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Westbourne Green

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Westbourne, London

Westbourne Green is an area of Westbourne, London, the centre of the former hamlet of Westbourne, at the north-western corner of the City of Westminster. It is named for its location west of a bourne (small stream).Traditionally a rural area, small-scale building had begun by the 17th century. In the early 19th century much more sustained development occurred as a result of the building of the Grand Union Canal and railways through the area.

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Westbourne Green
Harrow Road, London Maida Hill

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W9 2HP London, Maida Hill
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