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Syon Monastery

(Also known as Syon Abbey, but see discussion below) Syon Monastery (or Sion), was a monastery of the Bridgettine Order founded in 1415 which stood until its demolition in the 16th century on the left (northern) bank of the River Thames within the parish of Isleworth, in the county of Middlesex, on or near the site of the present Georgian mansion of Syon House. It was named after the Biblical Holy “City of David which is Zion”, built on the eponymous Mount Zion (or Sion, Syon, etc.).

Located at 51.4767, -0.311861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Religious organizations established in the 1410s, Former buildings and structures of Hounslow, History of Hounslow, Monasteries in London, Christian monasteries established in the 15th century, 1410s establishments in England, 1539 disestablishments in England, Bridgettine monasteries

River Brent

The Brent is a river in Greater London and a tributary of the River Thames, 17.9 miles (29 km) long, rising in the Borough of Barnet running south west which joins the Tideway stretch of the Thames at Brentford Dock, Brentford.

Located at 51.482, -0.304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Rivers of London, Geography of Brent, Tributaries of the River Thames, Subterranean rivers of London, Nature reserves in Barnet

Syon House

Syon House, with its 200-acre park, is situated in west London, England. It belongs to the Duke of Northumberland and is now his family's London residence. The family's traditional central London residence was Northumberland House. The eclectic interior of the house as is famous today was designed by the architect Robert Adam in the 1760s.

Located at 51.4767, -0.3125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest in London, Grade I listed houses, Grade I listed buildings in London, Parks and open spaces in Hounslow, Houses in Hounslow, Historic house museums in London, Museums in Hounslow, Gardens in London, Percy family

Griffin Park

Griffin Park is a football ground, in Brentford, which is situated in the London Borough of Hounslow, west London. It has been the home ground of League One side Brentford since it was built in 1904. It is known for being the only English league football ground to have a pub on each corner, and is situated in a predominantly residential area. The ground gets its name from the griffin, in the logo of Fuller's Brewery, which at one point owned the orchard on which the stadium was built.

Located at 51.4882, -0.302639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1948 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic football venues, Buildings and structures in Hounslow, Brentford F.C., Chelsea F.C., Football venues in London, Visitor attractions in Hounslow, Sports venues completed in 1904

Watermans Arts Centre

Watermans Art Centre is a multipurpose arts centre. It is located in Brentford, alongside the banks of the River Thames overlooking Kew Gardens. It includes a 239 seat theatre and a 125 seat cinema.

Located at 51.4857, -0.2987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Theatres in Hounslow, Cultural and educational buildings in London, Media and communications in Hounslow, Arts centres in London

Brentford Urban District

Brentford was a local government district in the county of Middlesex, England from 1874 to 1927. Brentford Local Government District was created in 1874 under the Local Government Act 1858 and covered the civil parish of New Brentford and the chapelry of Old Brentford in the parish of Ealing. The district was governed by a local board of twelve members.

Located at 51.487, -0.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Local Government Districts created by the Local Government Act 1858, History of local government in London (1889–1965), History of local government in Middlesex, Urban districts of England, History of Hounslow

Battle of Brentford (1016)

The Battle of Brentford (1016) was fought in 1016 some time between 9 May and 18 October (the date of the later Battle of Ashingdon) between the English led by Edmund Ironside and the Danes led by Canute. It was one of a series of battles fought between Edmund and Canute, ultimately resulting in the lands held by Edmund's father Ethelred the Unready being divided between the two.

Located at 51.4786, -0.306944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Battles involving the Vikings, Battles involving Denmark, Battles involving England, 11th century in England, History of Hounslow, Conflicts in 1016, 1016 in England

Battle of Brentford (1642)

The Battle of Brentford was a small pitched battle which took place on 12 November 1642, between a detachment of the Royalist army, (predominantly horse with one regiment of Welsh foot) under the command of Prince Rupert and two infantry regiments of Parliamentarians with some horse in support. The result was a victory for the Royalists.

Located at 51.4783, -0.309444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Battles of the English Civil Wars, 1642 in England, Conflicts in 1642, Military history of Middlesex, Military history of London

Lot's Ait

Lot's Ait is an ait in the River Thames. It is on the Tideway near Brentford, in the Borough of Hounslow, London, England, and its size is approximately 51,000 square feet . Lot's Ait is often grouped with the adjacent Brentford Ait. It was formerly used for the growing of grass and osiers: basket willows, used for basketry, furniture, and cart-making, as well as cattle fodder. It was once known as Barbel Island, as this was a particularly fruitful area for fishing.

Located at 51.4847, -0.298333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Geography of Hounslow, Islands of the River Thames, Islands of London

Brentford railway station (GWR)

Brentford railway station opened in 1860 on the Brentford Branch Line (the only line of the Great Western and Brentford Railway Company) which had opened in 1859 from Southall to Brentford Dock. It stood immediately north of Brentford High Street (the A315 road) on the embankment leading to the viaduct into the dock.

Located at 51.4824, -0.3136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures demolished in 1957, Former Great Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1860, Railway stations closed in 1915, Railway stations opened in 1920, Railway stations closed in 1942, Disused railway stations in Hounslow

Brentford Dock

Brentford Dock in, Brentford, west London was a major trans-shipment point between the Great Western Railway (GWR) and barges on the River Thames. The building of Brentford Dock was started in 1855 and it was formally opened in 1859. The former dock yard was redeveloped in 1972 and is now Brentford Dock Marina and Brentford Dock Estate.

Located at 51.4818, -0.30223 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Port of London, London docks, River Thames, Buildings and structures in Hounslow, Geography of Hounslow

Brentford End

Brentford End is a small area located in the borough of Hounslow, London to the west of Brentford.

Located at 51.482, -0.319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Areas of London, Districts of Hounslow