Hounslow
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Hounslow is the principal town in the London Borough of Hounslow. It is a suburban development situated 10.6 miles (17 km) west south-west of Charing Cross. It forms a post town in the TW postcode area.[1]
Etymology
The origin of the name Hounslow is uncertain. It may derive from the Anglo-Saxon “Honeslaw” meaning an area of land suitable for hunting, or from a name or description for a mound or hill associated with the pagan Hundi, of Anglo-Saxon times.
Economy
For a 15 year period Air France had its UK and Ireland office in Hounslow. In 2006 the UK and Ireland office was moved to Hatton Cross.[2]
Transport
The area is served by the Piccadilly Line of the London Underground at Hounslow Central tube station, Hounslow West tube station and Hounslow East tube station. South West Trains also provide National Rail services from Hounslow railway station. Hounslow abuts the perimeter of London Heathrow Airport, which is itself located in the London Borough of Hillingdon. To the north of Hounslow is the Great West Road.
There is a large bus garage, with adjoining bus station, located at the junction of London Road and Kingsley Road. The property is owned by the Transdev London group and operated through their company London United Busways Ltd, previously owned by London Transport. In addition to its frequent and regular daytime services throughout the surrounding areas Hounslow figures on the N9 night service from Heathrow to Central London.
Owing to its proximity to Heathrow and the ease of access into Central London, central Hounslow has developed a number of new hotels - some converted from former office buildings.
Notable people from Hounslow
- Sanjeev Bhaskar
- Phil Collins
- Charles Hawtrey, comic actor
- Alistair Overeem
- Patsy Kensit
- Jay Sean
- Jimmy Page
- Alex Fenton Possible Young Entrepreneur of the Year nominee 2010
- Girish Malhi Possible Financial Analyst of the Year 2010
Nearest places
Gallery
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Hounslow Railway Station -
Old post office -
Blenheim centre -
Holy Trinity Church -
Banks -
Jersey Gardens -
Hounslow East tube station -
Rear of the Treaty centre
References
- ^ Royal Mail, Address Management Guide, (204)
- ^ "AIR FRANCE and KLM celebrate official inauguration of new office in London." Air France. 6 July 2006. Retrieved on 13 February 2010.
External links
- Hounslow Online - www.hounslowtw3.net Hounslow's local community website
