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	Topics South Harrow Topic Home South Harrow has grown out of the village of RoxethRoxeth The ancient parish of Harrow-on-the-Hill, or simply Harrow, was one of the largest parishes in Middlesex.... as a result of urbanisation and easier access from Central London by railRail transport Rail transport is the transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads.... . South of the old village centre (located at the bottom of Roxeth Hill) and beyond the newly developed shopping area, lies South Harrow tube stationSouth Harrow tube station Summary South Harrow is a London Underground station on the Uxbridge branch of the Piccadilly Line.... and the High StreetHigh Street Summary High Street, or the High Street, is the generic name of the primary business street of towns or cities in the United ... (Northolt Road). History South Harrow has several old recreational grounds, one of which was named after Queen Alexandra, who frequently visited the area. There is a large recreation ground with three football and cricket pitches, a bowling green, allotments and rough grassland immediately to the west of the Piccadilly Line. This was donated to the people of South Harrow in the early years of the twentieth century and is known as Roxeth Park. During the Second World War it was made into a market garden; it was then returned to recreational use. There are many places of worship in South Harrow including Anglican, BaptistBaptist A Baptist is a member of a Baptist church or a person who believes in the practice of baptism by immersion into water.... , CatholicCatholic *Catholic* - derived, through Latin, from the Greek adjective , meaning "general", "universal" - when used as a specifical... , Free ChurchFree church Overview A free church is a Christian denomination that is intrinsically separated from any government.... , Methodist, Salvation ArmySalvation Army The Salvation Army is a Protestant evangelical Christian denomination founded in 1865 by Methodist ministers William Booth a... and Welsh Congregational. Tamils and Koreans meet in various churches on Sunday afternoons. The shops in Northolt Road (the main shopping street in South Harrow) increasingly sell Sri Lankan and Polish groceries. There are five Halal butchers, nine public houses and four chicken shops. Much of the local history, before the railways, comes from when it was known as Roxeth. Gas Explosion On 7th May 2008 at 9.38pm Two cottages were destroyed completely and the third badly damaged by a gas explosion in North West LondonNorth West London North West London may refer to:NW postcode area... . Three people were treated by paramedics after being rescued by firefighters in the rubble. Two people survived and a man announced dead at the scene. Residents of Stanley Road were evacuatedEmergency evacuation Summary Emergency evacuation* is the movement of persons from a dangerous place due to the threat or occurrence of a disastrous event... . Scotland YardFacts About Scotland Yard New Scotland Yard, often referred to simply as Scotland Yard or The Yard, is the headquarters of the Metropolita... has announced that the explosion could be murderMurder A Murder is the unjust, immoral and/or illegal killing of another human being.... . Notable residents Famous residents include: Screaming Lord SutchScreaming Lord Sutch Overview David Edward Sutch was a British musician, politician and maverick.... (1940–99) Sir Oswald MosleyOswald Mosley Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet, was a British politician principally known as the founder of the British Union of Fas... (1896-1980) Ernie WiseErnie Wise Ernie Wise OBE was an English comedian, best known as one half of the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, who became an instituti... (1925-1999) Kenneth ConnorKenneth Connor Kenneth Connor, MBE was a British comedy stage, radio, film and TV actor, best known for the Carry On films.... (1916-1993) Kay BurleyKay Burley Kay Burley is a British television newscaster.... (1961-) Johnny KiddFrederick Heath Frederick Heath best known as Johnny Kidd, was an English singer and songwriter, who was the front man for the rock ba... (1939-1966) Rick WakemanRick Wakeman Richard Christopher Wakeman is a respected and influential British keyboard player.... (1939) Ronald Barker (1929-2005) Jane March (1973-) Janet BakerJanet Baker Overview Dame Janet Baker CH DBE is an English mezzo-soprano best known as an opera, concert, and lieder singer.... (1933-) Transport Nearby tube stations South Harrow tube stationSouth Harrow tube station Overview South Harrow is a London Underground station on the Uxbridge branch of the Piccadilly Line.... Northolt ParkNortholt Park railway station Northolt Park railway station is a National Rail station in Northolt, in north London.... Bus routes The following London busLondon Buses London Buses is the subsidiary of Transport for London that manages bus services within Greater London.... routes serve South Harrow (correct at 07 August 2007): 114London Buses route 114 London Buses route 114 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom.... Ruislip Stn to Mill Hill Broadway 140London Buses route 140 London Buses route 140 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England.... Heathrow Airport to Harrow Weald (24-hour service) 258London Buses route 258 London Buses route 258 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England.... South Harrow Stn to Watford Junction 398London Buses route 398 London Buses route 398 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom.... Ruislip Stn to Greenford (Monday to Saturday only) 487London Buses route 487 London Buses route 487 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom.... South Harrow Stn to Willesden Junction H9/H10 Harrow Circular H12London Buses route H12 London Buses route H12 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom.... South Harrow Stn to Stanmore Stn 640London Buses route 640 London Buses route 640 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England.... School Service (South Harrow to Harrow Weald - schooldays only) Football clubs Harrow Borough F.C.Harrow Borough F.C. Harrow Borough Football Club are a semi-professional English association football club, currently playing in the Isthmian Le... who play in the Isthmian LeagueIsthmian League The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England.... Premier Division Rayners Lane F.C.Rayners Lane F.C. Rayners Lane F.C. is a football club based in Rayners Lane, England.... of the Hellenic Football LeagueHellenic Football League Summary The Hellenic Football League is an English football league covering the Thames Valley area to the west of London.... Division 1 East. area to the west of London.... Division 1 East.