Lampton

Lampton
Lampton
Lampton shown within Greater London
London borough
Ceremonial county Greater London
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town HOUNSLOW
Postcode district TW3
Dialling code 020
Police Metropolitan
Fire London
Ambulance London
EU Parliament London
London Assembly

Lampton is a small area located on the Great West Road in the Hounslow, between Hounslow and Heston. Its name derives from the Old English for 'lamb farm.'[1]

Lampton was traditionally the property of the Bulstrodes (lords of the manor of Hounslow) from the 18th century on; their plans to create grand housing along the Lampton Road in 1881 were unsuccessful, and the area remained a small, primarily-agricultural hamlet until the late 19th century.[1] The area became built-up as a result of the extension of what is now the Piccadilly line to Hounslow.[1]

The area gives its name to Lampton School, Lampton Road and Lampton Park.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetter, p 285.


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