Uxbridge

Uxbridge is a place in the London Borough of Hillingdon in west London. It is a suburban development situated 15.5 miles (25 km) west of Charing Cross.

Transport

The former Grand Junction Canal now Grand Union Canal, which connects London with Birmingham, passes immediately to the west of Uxbridge, and forms the borough boundary. The first stretch was built in the late eighteenth century from Brentford to Uxbridge. Further upsteam is Uxbridge Lock, and nearby is a flour mill belonging to Allied Mills. This was bought in the nineteenth century by a Mister King, who called it "Kingsmill". This brand name is one of the best-selling bread-makers in the UK, though most of the milling is now done on Tyneside.

Related Topics:
Grand Junction Canal - Grand Union Canal - Birmingham - Eighteenth century - Brentford

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There were once three railway stations - Uxbridge Vine Street (originally just Uxbridge Station), Uxbridge High Street, and Uxbridge Belmont Road. All three have now closed. The line formerly to Belmont Road now terminates at the present station, Uxbridge, fronting the pedestrianised High Street, and is served by the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines from Rayners Lane. The lines formerly serving the other two stations have been closed and lifted, and the formations largely built over.

Related Topics:
Uxbridge Vine Street - Uxbridge High Street - Uxbridge Belmont Road - Rayners Lane

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Adjoining the town is RAF Uxbridge, where many Royal Air Force personnel are based. It was from here that much of the Battle of Britain was controlled by 11 Group. The site is only rarely open to the public.

Related Topics:
RAF Uxbridge - Royal Air Force - Battle of Britain - 11 Group

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