Isleworth
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| Isleworth | |
  Isleworth shown within Greater London |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| London borough | Hounslow |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | London |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLEWORTH |
| Postcode district | TW7 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| European Parliament | London |
| UK Parliament | Brentford & Isleworth |
| London Assembly | South West |
| List of places: UK • England • London | |
Isleworth (IPA: /ˈaɪzəlwɝθ/) is a suburb located in the London Borough of Hounslow alongside the River Thames in West London.
Isleworth's relatively small river frontage is dominated by Isleworth Ait. The River Crane flows into the Thames to the south of Isleworth Ait. The Crane's distributary, the Duke of Northumberland's River, also flows into the Thames to the west of Isleworth Ait.
Isleworth is home to a crown court, currently undergoing a refurbishment. The scheme will allow for the relocation of crown court work previously carried out in the Middlesex Guildhall and will add five new courtrooms in an extension to the building.
Isleworth also had a tram (later converted to trolleybus) depot situated in London Road. Originally named Hounslow Depot, it was renamed and given the code "IH" in trolley bus days.It only ever operated one route - namely the 57 tram (then 657 trolleybus) service between Hounslow & Shepherd's Bush via Isleworth, Brentford, Chiswick, and Goldhawk Road. When the 657 figured in the final London trolleybus conversion of all on May 8th 1962, Isleworth Depot closed and its replacement motor buses and staff were transferred to nearby Hounslow Garage.
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[edit] Notable people associated with Isleworth
Isleworth has links with some famous artists:
- In 1804, Joseph Mallord William Turner moved to live in Sion Ferry House in Isleworth, where he drew inspiration from the picturesque banks of the Thames. He later painted subjects such as the Houses of Parliament and Hampton Court from the Thames.
- Charles Dickens used to drink at the London Apprentice pub, which is just outside Syon Park, opposite the Isleworth Ait.
- Vincent Van Gogh moved to Isleworth in 1876 to become a teacher and assistant preacher at a local school. He is said to have fallen in love with his landlord's daughter, who, sadly for him, did not share this affection. There is a blue and white plaque - commemorating Van Gogh's stay - on the building on Twickenham Road, facing Worton Road at the T-junction.
- Isleworth Studios used to exist here, where some scenes were filmed for The African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.
- Isleworth is also home to the headquarters and main studios of British Sky Broadcasting.
- Actor William Hartnell lived opposite the London Apprentice pub during the 1960s, next door to Hugh Blaker.
- Champion female cyclist, Eileen Sheridan, lived in Church Street, Old Isleworth and for many years was sponsored by the Hercules Cycle Company.
- Comedian Jimmy Carr was born in Isleworth.
- Hercule Poirot's fictional character Chief Inspector Jap of Scotland Yard lives in Isleworth.
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Old Isleworth (fronting the River Thames) is closest to Richmond.
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[edit] Schools
- Gumley House Convent School for Girls
- Isleworth and Syon School for Boys
- The Green School
- Worple Primary School
- St Mary's Primary School
- Isleworth Town Primary School
- The Blue School
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