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Did You Know?What a cheery sounding place. Grim's Dyke is a Best Western Hotel in Harrow Weald. So far, so ordinary. However, the building's history is fascinating. It was built between 1870 and 1872, and purchased in 1890 by one W. S. Gilbert. You may know him better as one half of operatic writing duo Gilbert and Sullivan. In Harrow there are two ponds known formally as the Spring Ponds, although they have another colloquial name: Caesar's Ponds. The pools are manmade and date back to Roman times, hence the name. Legend also has it that Boudicca and her rebel army camped here, drinking from the ponds. Harrow-on-the-Hill was once a hotbed for pagan activity. The area used to be called 'Gumeniga hergae' which translates from Anglo-Saxon English as 'heathen shrine'. The area's famous medieval church, St Mary's, is built on an old place of pagan worship, in an attempt to convert non-believers to the Christian cause. Harrow has a diverse population when it comes to faith, with over 80 places of worship, representing religions from Jain to Buddhism. One of these religions is Zoroastrianism. You might not have heard of it, but you'll be aware of one of its British followers: Freddie Mercury. It's one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world, originating in 1,500 BC in ancient Iran. Ever wondered who the Sir Roger Bannister Playing Fields were named after? Well, back in 1954 the Harrow born athlete was the first person to run a four- minute mile, completing the race in 3.59.4 seconds.. Next time you post a letter, remember the pillar box was introduced to Britain by author Anthony Trollope, who went to Harrow School and later worked as a Royal Mail surveyor. Harrow has the largest population of millionaires.
THE HARROW CAR LEASING SPECIALIST Smart Lease is a trading name of Leaseline Vehicle Management Ltd. We reserve the right to withdraw any offer, service or price without notice. Errors and omissions excepted. |
