Harold Hill

Harold Hill is a place in the London Borough of Havering. It is a suburban development situated 16.6 miles (26.7 km) east north-east of Charing Cross.

Related Topics:
London Borough of Havering - Charing Cross

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Harold Hill is a large-scale post war development and part of the New Towns movement at the end of the World War II, an attempt to move large sections of the population from poor conditions in central districts to the more pleasant surroundings of the suburbs. The success of the plan is a matter for debate.

Related Topics:
New Towns - World War II

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Unlike the comparable Becontree development, Harold Hill was built without direct connection to the London Underground or National Rail services. Transport for London provide several bus routes with connections to tube and rail and are planning that the East London Transit will serve the area.

Related Topics:
Becontree - London Underground - National Rail - Transport for London - East London Transit

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Nearest places:

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• Collier Row
• Gallows Corner
• Gidea Park
• Harold Wood

Nearest stations:

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• Gidea Park railway station
• Harold Wood railway station
 
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