Chapels · London
Harlesden
Harlesden — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
Martin Addison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
About
Harlesden is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Harlesden is a chapel located in London. It is known for its distinctive architecture and serves the local community as a place of worship. The chapel's significance is enhanced by its historical context within the diverse Harlesden area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Harlesden was once a Saxon settlement. The Domesday Book calls it "Hervlvestvne". For centuries the area was a small rural community set in orchards with some inns. In the 19th century, Harlesden, then a rural village in the parish of Willesden, began to develop some of its urban appearance with the arrival of the railways. Willesden Junction, Kensal Green and Harlesden stations on the London & Birmingham Railway all had an effect on the developing village. Cottages for railway and industrial workers were built, as was grander housing for the local middle class. The London–Harrow coach passed through the village every day by 1839. The village gained a blacksmith, grocer and a shoemaker…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5360, -0.2480
- District
- Brent
- Parish
- Brent, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW10 4LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Queen's Park and Maida Vale
Sources
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
The Cimarons
The Cimarons — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · London
Iqraa Ethiopian Muslim Centre
Iqraa Ethiopian Muslim Centre — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · London
Willesden Hippodrome
Willesden Hippodrome in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · London
St Matthew's Church, Willesden
St Matthew's Church, Willesden — church in Willesden, London.
📷 5Parks · London
Roundwood Park
Roundwood Park — Public park in London, England.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
"The Spirit of Youth"
"The Spirit of Youth" — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 5Chapels · London
All Saints Pastoral Centre
All Saints Pastoral Centre — building in London Colney, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Chapels · London
Anglican Chapel At Dorking Cemetery
Anglican Chapel At Dorking Cemetery — chapel in Mole Valley, Surrey, England, UK.
📷 5Chapels · London
Baptist Chapel
Baptist Chapel — chapel in Caxton, South Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
_(October_2025)_(1).jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Chapels · London
Baptist Chapel
Baptist Chapel — chapel in Haverhill, St. Edmundsbury, Suffolk, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harlesden?
- Harlesden is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW10 4LS), in the parish of Brent, unparished area.
- Is Harlesden free to visit?
- Yes, Harlesden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harlesden?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NW10 4LS. It sits within the Queen's Park and Maida Vale parliamentary constituency.