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'''Newbury Park''' is a district of [[Ilford]] in North-East Greater London, situated in the [[London Borough of Redbridge]] east of [[Gants Hill]]. The main road is the Eastern Avenue ([[A12 road (Great Britain)|A12]]), which until the 1920s was a country lane called ''Hatch Lane''. The main landmark in this town is the Tube station whose post-war bus shelter received a [[Festival of Britain]] award in 1951. The shelter was designed by [[architect]] [[Oliver Hill (architect)|Oliver Hill]] in 1937.<ref>http://scoilnet.magicstudio.co.uk/asset/view/556759?from=search&return_to=%2Frepository%2Fbrowse%3Fpage%3D69%26search_text%3Dtowns</ref>
'''Newbury Park''' is an area of [[Ilford]] in [[East London]] situated in the [[London Borough of Redbridge]] east of [[Gants Hill]]. The main road is the Eastern Avenue ([[A12 road (Great Britain)|A12]]), which until the 1920s was a country lane called ''Hatch Lane''. The main landmark in this area is the tube station whose post-war bus shelter received a [[Festival of Britain]] award in 1951. The shelter was designed by [[architect]] [[Oliver Hill (architect)|Oliver Hill]] in 1937.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://scoilnet.magicstudio.co.uk/asset/view/556759?from=search&return_to=%2Frepository%2Fbrowse%3Fpage%3D69%26search_text%3Dtowns |title=Newbury Park Station Bus Shelter, Ilford, Greater London - Magic Studio™ Pro |access-date=11 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826204856/http://scoilnet.magicstudio.co.uk/asset/view/556759?from=search&return_to=%2Frepository%2Fbrowse%3Fpage=69&search_text=towns |archive-date=26 August 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The name ''Newbury'' was first recorded in 1348. The area, along with the rest of Ilford, was part of the county of [[Essex]] until 1965, when the new borough became a part of [[Greater London]].
The name ''Newbury'' was first recorded in 1348. The area, along with the rest of Ilford, was part of the county of [[Essex]] until 1965, when the new borough became a part of [[Greater London]].


The station was originally opened by the [[Great Eastern Railway]] in 1903 on the [[Fairlop Loop]], before being transferred to the [[London Underground]] in 1947, and partially rebuilt, but the planned complete re-building has been suspended to this day. Steam services southward to [[Ilford railway station]] ceased at this time, the track being lifted by 1956. [[Central line]] tube services now burrow underground and swing sharply west towards Gants Hill, [[Leytonstone]] and central London.
The station was originally opened by the [[Great Eastern Railway]] in 1903 on the [[Fairlop Loop]], before being transferred to the [[London Underground]] in 1947, and partially rebuilt, but the planned complete re-building has been suspended to this day. Steam services southward to [[Ilford railway station]] ceased at this time, the track being lifted by 1956. [[Central line (London Underground)|Central line]] tube services now burrow underground and swing sharply west towards Gants Hill, [[Leytonstone]] and central London.


At one time, it had two hospitals: the King George V and Ilford Maternity Hospital. They have both been demolished and replaced by blocks of flats, while a new hospital called King George V has been built further east in [[Little Heath, London|Little Heath]].
At one time, it had two hospitals: the King George V and Ilford Maternity Hospital. They have both been demolished and replaced by blocks of flats, while a new hospital called [[King George Hospital, London|King George V]] has been built further east in [[Little Heath, London|Little Heath]].


==Religion==
==Religion==
The area has two synagogues: a constituent of the [[United Synagogue]] (orthodox), and the South West Essex [[Reform Judaism|Reform Jewish]] synagogue. A third synagogue, the [[Barkingside]] [[Progressive Synagogue]], is, despite its name, also in Newbury Park. The area also has a number of Churches such as the Catholic Church St. Teresa's near the station.
The area has two synagogues: a constituent of the [[United Synagogue]] (orthodox), and the South West Essex [[Reform Judaism|Reform Jewish]] synagogue. A third synagogue, the [[Barkingside]] Progressive Synagogue, is, despite its name, also in Newbury Park. The area also has a number of Churches such as the Catholic Church St. Teresa's near the station.


==Transport==
==Transport==
The nearest [[List of London Underground stations|London Underground station]] is [[Newbury Park tube station|Newbury Park]] on the [[Central line]].
The nearest [[List of London Underground stations|London Underground station]] is [[Newbury Park tube station|Newbury Park]] on the [[Central line (London Underground)|Central line]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Nearby places are [[Aldborough Hatch]], [[Barkingside]], [[Gants Hill]], [[Goodmayes]] [[Seven Kings]] and [[Ilford]]. The A12 road runs through Newbury Park and a shopping complex lies near the Eastern Avenue / Horns Road junction. Stores include [[Pets at Home]], two [[B&Q]]s and [[Toys "R" Us]].
Nearby places are [[Aldborough Hatch]], [[Barkingside]], [[Gants Hill]], [[Goodmayes]], [[Seven Kings]] and Ilford's town centre. The A12 road runs through Newbury Park and a shopping complex lies near the Eastern Avenue / Horns Road junction. Stores include [[Aldi]], [[Pets at Home]], [[B&Q]] and a [[Lidl]].


==Education==
==Education==
Nearby schools include Newbury Park Primary on Perrymans Farm Road, originally opened in 1904 as the Horns Elementary School, and William Torbitt Primary on the Eastern Avenue, which opened over 70 years ago and survived a hit by a WWII bomb on the top tower. The Oaks Park High School, located at the eastern end of Perrymans Farm Road, opened in 2001, is a music college, and its sixth form opened in 2006.
Nearby schools include [[Valentines High School]] and recently opened Seven Kings Primary attached to [[Seven Kings High School]]. Newbury Park Primary School is on Perrymans Farm Road, opening in 1904 as the Horns Elementary School. William Torbitt Primary is on Eastern Avenue. The [[Oaks Park High School, Ilford|Oaks Park High School]], at the eastern end of Perrymans Farm Road, opened in 2001.


== References ==
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51°34′36″N 0°05′10″E / 51.5767°N 0.0862°E / 51.5767; 0.0862

Newbury Park is an area of Ilford in East London situated in the London Borough of Redbridge east of Gants Hill. The main road is the Eastern Avenue (A12), which until the 1920s was a country lane called Hatch Lane. The main landmark in this area is the tube station whose post-war bus shelter received a Festival of Britain award in 1951. The shelter was designed by architect Oliver Hill in 1937.[1]

History

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The name Newbury was first recorded in 1348. The area, along with the rest of Ilford, was part of the county of Essex until 1965, when the new borough became a part of Greater London.

The station was originally opened by the Great Eastern Railway in 1903 on the Fairlop Loop, before being transferred to the London Underground in 1947, and partially rebuilt, but the planned complete re-building has been suspended to this day. Steam services southward to Ilford railway station ceased at this time, the track being lifted by 1956. Central line tube services now burrow underground and swing sharply west towards Gants Hill, Leytonstone and central London.

At one time, it had two hospitals: the King George V and Ilford Maternity Hospital. They have both been demolished and replaced by blocks of flats, while a new hospital called King George V has been built further east in Little Heath.

Religion

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The area has two synagogues: a constituent of the United Synagogue (orthodox), and the South West Essex Reform Jewish synagogue. A third synagogue, the Barkingside Progressive Synagogue, is, despite its name, also in Newbury Park. The area also has a number of Churches such as the Catholic Church St. Teresa's near the station.

Transport

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The nearest London Underground station is Newbury Park on the Central line.

Geography

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Nearby places are Aldborough Hatch, Barkingside, Gants Hill, Goodmayes, Seven Kings and Ilford's town centre. The A12 road runs through Newbury Park and a shopping complex lies near the Eastern Avenue / Horns Road junction. Stores include Aldi, Pets at Home, B&Q and a Lidl.

Education

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Nearby schools include Valentines High School and recently opened Seven Kings Primary attached to Seven Kings High School. Newbury Park Primary School is on Perrymans Farm Road, opening in 1904 as the Horns Elementary School. William Torbitt Primary is on Eastern Avenue. The Oaks Park High School, at the eastern end of Perrymans Farm Road, opened in 2001.

References

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  1. ^ "Newbury Park Station Bus Shelter, Ilford, Greater London - Magic Studio™ Pro". Archived from the original on 26 August 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
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