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Chiswick - Definition and Overview
Chiswick
Administration
Borough:Hounslow
County:Greater London
Region:Greater London
Nation:England
Other
Ceremonial County:Greater London
Traditional County:Middlesex
Postal County:London

Chiswick is a suburb in the London Borough of Hounslow. It is one of the best known suburbs in west London and lies approximately halfway between central London and Heathrow Airport. Generally perceived amongst Londoners as a desirable place of abode, Chiswick today is noted for its retail opportunities (on Chiswick High Road), a significant variety of restaurants and food outlets and expanding office space.

Historically, Chiswick is noted as the former residence of the 18th century English artist William Hogarth and the location of one of the best examples of 18th century Palladian architecture, Chiswick House.

Chiswick is divided into a number of districts that reflect the historical development of the area:

  • Grove Park
  • Bedford Park

Nearest places:

Nearest tube stations:

Nearest railway station:

  • Chiswick railway station

Example Usage of Chiswick
collyb: @danielhoney Hi Can' do either that or the 14th - you need a Saturday night in Acton/Chiswick ! Try the packhorse or the Barley Mow or Ccow
Clarabelle12345: Just overheard Chiswick Dad calling, "Come on, Monty!" ...priceless
m4updates: SLIGHT M4 Greater London - Slow traffic eastbound from J4 A408 to J2, Chiswick
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