Old Harlow

Old Harlow
Old Harlow  Old Harlow shown within Essex
Population	5,845 [1]
OS grid reference	TL475115
District	Harlow
Shire county	Essex
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	HARLOW
Postcode district	CM17
Dialling code	01279
Police	Essex
Fire	Essex
Ambulance	East of England
EU Parliament	East of England
UK Parliament	Harlow
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Old Harlow is the historic part of the new town and district of Harlow, Essex in England.

Old Harlow is situated in the north-east area of the town and is the oldest area of the town. Old Harlow pre-dates the first written record in the Domesday Book of 1086, so it is unknown when the town first come into existence. Originally Old Harlow was going to be the central area of Harlow New Town, but due to the amount of demolition works and the loss of agricultural land it was decided to build Harlow New Town to the west of Old Harlow. As Harlow New Town was being built Old Harlow seemed to be forgotten and fell behind in its development. It was not until 1977 that Old Harlow was improved with the building of a health service and a senior citizens day centre. Old Harlow still remains village-like with 2 Grade 1 listed buildings and many other Grade 2 listed buildings.

Old Harlow ward has a total population of 5,845 and comprises 2,498 homes.^[1]

History

Old Harlow was known as Harlow before the building of Harlow New Town, at which point it was renamed Old Harlow and became a ward of the new town.

High Street has two Indian restaurants, a Chinese restaurant, a chip and kebab shop and a daytime cafe.

Opposite High Street runs Fore Street and Market Street, where there are three of the Old Town pubs, the Chequers, the Marquis of Granby and the Crown . The Crown has a wall of medieval painting, dating back to the 17th century.

At the other end of High Street a short walk takes you to the Green Man Hotel .

The town is served by St Mary's Church.

Transport

Bus

Most bus services operate to nearby Harlow, with some buses also linking to other major towns such as Bishop's Stortford and Chelmsford. Most routes are operated under contract to Essex County Council (routes 7, 8A, 12, 47, 59, 147, 322), but some routes are operated commercially (routes 8, 510, 511, E18). Route 510 is the most frequent service, offering links to Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Bishops Stortford and Stansted Airport 24-hours a day, including Christmas Day.

Train

Harlow Mill railway station, which is located in Old Harlow, is served by the West Anglia Main Line and is operated by Greater Anglia.

Pubs

• The Chequers
• The Crown
• The Green Man
• The Marquis of Granby
• The Queen's Head Inn
• The White Horse

Schools

• Fawbert and Barnard's School
• Mark Hall Academy
• Saint Nicholas School
• Memorial University of Newfoundland - Harlow Campus

Notable residents

• Sarah Fuller Flower Adams

References

External links

• Visit Harlow
• Harlow Cricket Club
• Old Harlovians
• Old Harlow Fire Station
• Old Harlow Health Centre - Jenner House
• Old Harlow Dental Practice
• Fawbert and Barnard's School
• Mark Hall Academy
• Saint Nicholas School
• Harlow Campus - Memorial University of Newfoundland

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