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The hidden history of Harrow Weald’s most iconic hotel

Chris Mitchell - July 6, 2026 17:05

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Harrow’s famous “Skipping Katie” statue has a secret twin 1,500 miles away

Chris Mitchell - May 29, 2026 19:32

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Flashback: The floods that submerged Pinner in 1988

Seamus Donaghy - June 7, 2026 10:57

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In Pictures: A look back at Harrow’s Warner cinema opening 30 years ago

Seamus Donaghy - July 6, 2026 17:06

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What lies beneath? The secret Cold War and WWII bunkers under London

Seamus Donaghy - December 31, 2025 22:49

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This is what Hatch End looked like in the 1980s

July 7, 2026 13:09

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Images show Harrow Weald as it was 40 years ago

June 10, 2026 19:34

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The rise and fall of Wembley Market

December 24, 2025 19:23

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A child’s memories of World War II in Harrow

July 6, 2026 17:20

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Memories of Harrow Leisure Centre in the 1990’s

July 6, 2026 17:07

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The dragon tale hidden inside St George’s Shopping Centre in Harrow

June 7, 2026 10:54

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Old 1950s shop sign uncovered in Pinner after strong winds

September 27, 2025 15:16

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Old fishmonger’s sign uncovered in Wealdstone after high street fire

September 20, 2025 18:16

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The first fatal car crash in Britain happened right here in Harrow

July 5, 2026 23:33

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The history of the Kodak factory in Harrow – from film rolls to flat whites

June 1, 2025 14:42

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The Harrow that never happened: Four major projects that were scrapped

July 6, 2026 17:23

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The hidden history beneath Harrow’s streets: bunkers, tunnels and forgotten spaces

July 6, 2026 15:43

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Harrow Town Centre masterplan raises questions over safety, housing and future development

September 12, 2026 18:45

Stanmore house to be converted into flats after previous plan refused

September 12, 2026 11:18

Harrow takeaway plans refused under school proximity and childhood obesity policy

September 12, 2026 8:03

Masked men reportedly break into Harrow Weald home while residents are inside

September 11, 2026 22:35

History

The hidden history of Harrow Weald’s most iconic hotel

Harrow’s famous “Skipping Katie” statue has a secret twin 1,500 miles away

Flashback: The floods that submerged Pinner in 1988

In Pictures: A look back at Harrow’s Warner cinema opening 30 years ago

What lies beneath? The secret Cold War and WWII bunkers under London

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Harrow Town Centre masterplan raises questions over safety, housing and future development

Stanmore house to be converted into flats after previous plan refused

Harrow takeaway plans refused under school proximity and childhood obesity policy

Masked men reportedly break into Harrow Weald home while residents are inside

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Harrow Town Centre masterplan raises questions over safety, housing and future development

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