Places of interest in Middlesex

Twickenham is part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and is situated west of London. It is a town steeped in history, with many attractions to visit such as York House Gardens, Marble Hill House and Orleans House Gallery.

And of course the Rugby Stand at Twickenham which holds United Nations teams and major England events too.   A must visit if you're an avid Rugby Fan'.

Teddington Studios,   ITV Teddington Studios is London's premiere digital wide-screen television studio complex, located in an attractive riverside setting. An award winning independent production facility, its 'Production Village' concept offers one stop shopping for television production, which includes transmission, and post-production.

Harrow is one of London's most attractive suburbs. It is an area, which combines the fast pace of a lively business and commercial centre with the peace and quiet of the countryside.

The borough is located in the northwest of London and has a population of approximately 220,000. Harrow offers first class shopping facilities and also has a range of sporting and le Harrow is best known for its famous public school and its church on top of the hill, but it has a history dating back to pre-Roman times. It is known that the area was visited by the Iceni tribe and Queen Boadecia.

The name Harrow is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning temple or sacred grove. It is believed that there was once a temple or pagan place of worship on top of Harrow on the Hill. In the Middle Ages twelve individual settlements sprung up in the area that now makes up the borough.

The arrival of the London to Birmingham railway in the 1830s had a major impact on Harrow, linking the surrounding villages. The first section of the railway opened in 1837 with Harrow station (now Harrow and Wealdstone) the first stop out of London.

The arrival of the railways brought residential and commercial developers to the area. Among the first to arrive was Kodak Ltd., who opened their first factory in Wealdstone in 1890 and is still the borough's largest private employer.

Harrow Museum and Heritage Centre is an impressive example of Harrow's heritage and is based around a 16th century barn, 18th century granary and a 14th century manor house formerly owned by the Archbishops of Canterbury and King Henry VIII. It is now used for exhibitions, social events and lectures.

Harrow Arts Centre in Hatch End with the magnificent Elliott Hall hosts local arts events and performances by visiting theatre companies and orchestras.