Queen's park is an area of London, divided between the City of Westminster and the Borough of Brent. It has Salusbury road passing through it as its main road, with Brondesbury Park Station at one end and Queen's Park Station at the other. The developer Soloman Barnett developed northern Queen's Park between the years 1895 and 1905. This developer was also responsible for developing many parts of Kilburn. The two story terraced houses east of the park are characterised by their clean classical lines and were developed between 1895 and 1900, while those to the west were developed beween 1900 and 1905 and are predominantly Gothic in architecture. Salusbury road is a vibrant area with a rapidly developing shopping area, as well as many pubs, caf'es and restaurants.
The 'Artisans and Labourers' General Dwelling Company built Queens Park Estate between 1850 and 1900, building 2000 homes in the Gothic style. These dwellings feature distinctive brickwork, turrets and pinnacles being a major feature. The estate was originally based around six avenues, which survive to the present day. Originally, the streets were named A through to P, but these have now been given full names beginning with each letter, such as Alperton, Bartlett and Caird street. This particular area stretches from Harrow Road to Kilburn Lane.
Queen Victoria gave her name to Queen's Park Gardens in 1886, the year before her Golden Jubilee. The gardens were used by local footballers whose players lived on Queens Park Estate. It was from these humble beginnings that Queen's Park Rangers FC came into being.
Brent council's schools, such as Queen's Park Community school and Salusbury Road Primary school have a good score in national league tables, as well as being well thought of by parents in their catchment area. Nonetheless, some parents also choose to send their children to fee-paying schools, in other areas such as Notting Hill, Highgate and Hampstead.
Queen's Park area has two major shopping thoroughfares, Salisbury Road, and Kilburn High Road. The former has more independent stores, as well as having the most restaurants, deli's and caf'es. Fresh produce can be also be bought here at the Sunday farmers' market at the local primary school. The cheaper and busier latter street is predominantly filled with chain stores.
Queen's Park has received a Green Flag award for its facilities, consisting of a children's play park, paddling pool, and animal farm. For the adults, there is a caf'e, tennis courts and a petanque pitch. The park is run by the City of London Corporation, and is a beautiful venue for community events.
Kensal Green Cemetery covers 72 acres of land, and is one of London's oldest burial places. It is a haven for wildlife with two conservation areas and a canal-side area. Tours of the cemetery and historic memorials are available.
Off Kilburn High Road is Kilburn Tricycle Theatre and Cinema, which is a haven of modish charm, staging thought provoking plays based on topical subjects such as the murder of Steven Lawrence and the Deepcut barracks suicides.
The 'Artisans and Labourers' General Dwelling Company built Queens Park Estate between 1850 and 1900, building 2000 homes in the Gothic style. These dwellings feature distinctive brickwork, turrets and pinnacles being a major feature. The estate was originally based around six avenues, which survive to the present day. Originally, the streets were named A through to P, but these have now been given full names beginning with each letter, such as Alperton, Bartlett and Caird street. This particular area stretches from Harrow Road to Kilburn Lane.
Queen Victoria gave her name to Queen's Park Gardens in 1886, the year before her Golden Jubilee. The gardens were used by local footballers whose players lived on Queens Park Estate. It was from these humble beginnings that Queen's Park Rangers FC came into being.
Brent council's schools, such as Queen's Park Community school and Salusbury Road Primary school have a good score in national league tables, as well as being well thought of by parents in their catchment area. Nonetheless, some parents also choose to send their children to fee-paying schools, in other areas such as Notting Hill, Highgate and Hampstead.
Queen's Park area has two major shopping thoroughfares, Salisbury Road, and Kilburn High Road. The former has more independent stores, as well as having the most restaurants, deli's and caf'es. Fresh produce can be also be bought here at the Sunday farmers' market at the local primary school. The cheaper and busier latter street is predominantly filled with chain stores.
Queen's Park has received a Green Flag award for its facilities, consisting of a children's play park, paddling pool, and animal farm. For the adults, there is a caf'e, tennis courts and a petanque pitch. The park is run by the City of London Corporation, and is a beautiful venue for community events.
Kensal Green Cemetery covers 72 acres of land, and is one of London's oldest burial places. It is a haven for wildlife with two conservation areas and a canal-side area. Tours of the cemetery and historic memorials are available.
Off Kilburn High Road is Kilburn Tricycle Theatre and Cinema, which is a haven of modish charm, staging thought provoking plays based on topical subjects such as the murder of Steven Lawrence and the Deepcut barracks suicides.
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