The word Brent probably comes from 'Brigantia', the name of a Celtic goddess. It is the only Celtic place name in the Borough of Brent in North West London, most are Ango-Saxon. The River Brent divides two major parts of the Borough, Willesden and Wembley. In 1965 these two separate districts were joined to form the London Borough of Brent.

It covers an area of 17 square miles (44 square km). 244,500 people lived here in 1994.

The Borough of Brent started as a collection of villages and farms surrounded by fields and woods. It was transformed into a London suburb by the arrival of railways and extensive housebuilding in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It enjoys a variety of architectural styles and a large mix of communities. Over the years Brent has had its share of agriculture, industry, poverty, and prosperity.

This website is devoted to the rich history of this fascinating and diverse London suburb.

Areas	Parks	Sites and Events	Personalities
Alperton Brondesbury Cricklewood Church End Dollis Hill Harlesden Kensal Green Kenton Kilburn Kingsbury Neasden Preston Stonebridge Sudbury Tokyngton Twyford & Park Royal Uxendon Wembley Willesden	Gladstone Park Queen's Park Roundwood Park	Brent Emblems Dollis Hill House Gaumont State Cinema Kensal Rise Library Kingsbury Bridge Royal Agricultural Society Show Twyford Abbey Wembley Stadium	George Furness William Gladstone Jerry Hoey W.G. Kingston Charlie Kunz Mark Twain

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© Brent Heritage website 2002

Brent Heritage website was created with the help of London Northwest.com Ltd, Images of London and Willesden Local History Society

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