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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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Remembering ‘The Alma’ pub in Harrow Weald

July 16, 2026 22:21

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Remembering ‘The Fiddlers’, Wealdstone’s much-loved Italian restaurant

December 14, 2024 11:21

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Search for descendants of WW1 brothers from Harrow to return lost medal

August 10, 2026 8:57

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Hidden Gems: Rare films and TV shows filmed in and around Harrow

September 21, 2024 17:20

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Blast from the Past – Remembering Wealdstone’s ‘In Shops’

July 5, 2026 23:49

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In Pictures: How Harrow Weald has changed over the last 17 years

September 6, 2024 20:16

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Remembering George Arliss: The famous actor buried in Harrow

August 30, 2024 16:42

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In Pictures: A tour of Harrow School

August 28, 2024 10:10

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Our Guy – A look at Harrow’s lesser known Olympian, Guy Butler

August 3, 2024 6:13

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Historical images of nurses in North-West London uncovered at Northwick Park Hospital

June 10, 2026 19:12

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Renowned Northwick Park Hospital Anaesthetist remembered

June 27, 2024 10:20

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A history of Harrow Garden Village

July 19, 2026 16:35

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In Pictures: South Harrow in the 1990s

October 5, 2026 16:55

Man taken to hospital after fire destroys loft and outhouse in Eastcote

October 5, 2026 13:52

Harrow brothers complete Everest climbing challenge for Nepal flood appeal

October 5, 2026 10:09

Burnt Oak station to close for two weeks as step-free upgrade works continue

October 5, 2026 8:31

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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In Pictures: South Harrow in the 1990s

Man taken to hospital after fire destroys loft and outhouse in Eastcote

Harrow brothers complete Everest climbing challenge for Nepal flood appeal

Burnt Oak station to close for two weeks as step-free upgrade works continue

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In Pictures: South Harrow in the 1990s

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