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London Borough of Harrow

The London Borough of Harrow was formed on 1 April 1965 when it took over responsibilities from Harrow Urban District Council that ceased to exist when the borough was transferred from Middlesex to Greater London under the London Government Act 1963.

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London Borough of Harrow

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Skipping Katie

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El Alamein stone

{Inscription in the steel panel at the front of the memorial:} Harrow honours...

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Gregory Isaacs

Gregory Isaacs, "The Cool Ruler", international reggae superstar, 1950 - 2010...

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Harrow Civic Centre war memorial

A very modern war memorial (which even has seating space for the weary), but ...

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Harrow rail crash - Harrow Library

{Beneath the London Borough of Harrow crest:} London Borough of Harrow In mem...

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Harrow Weald rail crash - mural panel

Part of an extensive mural created by Harrow Council and local schools, this ...

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