Greenford, Residential suburb in West London, England.
Greenford extends across the northern part of the London Borough of Ealing, with Horsenden Hill rising 85 meters above the urban landscape.
The settlement traces its origins to 848 AD when it was recorded as Grenan forda, meaning a crossing point near green fields.
The Parish Church of Holy Cross, dating from the 14th century, stands as a central religious landmark for the local community.
The area connects to central London through the Central Line underground station and multiple bus routes serving the neighborhood.
William Perkin established the first synthetic dye factory in Greenford, marking the birth of the modern organic chemical industry in 1856.
Location: London Borough of Ealing
Shares border with: Dormers Wells
GPS coordinates: 51.52990,-0.36280
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
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