The Church Farmhouse Museum is filled with interesting artefacts that have been collected over a period of many years and relate to the Hendon area. The collection has mainly been assembled with the help of local enthusiasts and volunteers...

This museum is run by the Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women and was established to commemorate the brave contribution that British Jews have made to the Armed Forces over two centuries. There are well over a thousand artefacts...

Take off to the Royal Air Force Museum London and soar through the history of aviation. Gaze at a world-class collection of over 100 aircraft. The Aeronauts Interactive Centre offers hands-on entertainment and education for all. The...

Directly opposite Gladstone Park, this small but important archive library is an invaluable aid for scholars of local history. Reams of historical documents including censuses, maps and newspapers can be accessed for research and study purposes. The library also hosts...

Cricklewood Baptist Church is located close to Cricklewood and Willesden in north west London. The church is a fine example of a city church and is well used by the significant Baptist community of the area. The church...

Dating from 1905, this intriguing structure was once responsible for all the water pre-pumped from the Thames to areas as far as Hampstead and Hendon. In days gone by it was common to see clouds of sooty smoke billowing from...

The concept of Dar al-Islam connotes a country or place where Muslims can practice their faith freely and safely. With this in mind, this centre was opened in 1993 to address the concerns of a growing immigrant Muslim population. As...

Sir Owen Williams was probably a bit miffed when the congregation of Dollis Hill Synagogue lambasted his design on the building’s unveiling in 1938. The architect, who had a hand in the design of Wembley Stadium and the M1 motorway,...

This lovely neighbourhood park has something for everyone. For sporty types, there are trails for jogging as well as tennis courts and lots of open spaces for playing games. For the kids, there’s a playground and a small zoo. For...

This Mosque of Brent is a large Islamic centre and place of worship on the edge of Cricklewood and Willesden in north west London. The beautiful building has some of the finest minarets in this area of London and...

The origins of the Trust go back thirty-plus years, though it wasn’t until 2005 that they moved to this site on Walm Lane. The stated purpose of this charitable organisation is the dissemination of Islamic thought and culture. Conferences, interfaith...

This small but pretty church overlooking Gladstone Park has a distinctive bell tower out front. The Parish of St Andrew and St Mary was established in 1927 but it wasn’t until 1933 that the present building was constructed. The surrounding...

St. Gabriel's Church is a fine structure situated on the Cricklewood side of Willesden, not far from Willesden Green Underground Station. The church is built of grey stone and is particularly noted for its interesting tower with a small...