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Harlesden is a district of London Borough of Brent situated northwest of London. Its major central site is the Jubilee Clock, which celebrates the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria. Praised for its energetic Caribbean culture, Harlesden was unofficially called the reggae capital of London. Its population consists of Afro-Caribbean, Argentine, Brazilian, Portuguese, and Irish people as well as smaller East African and Latin American groups.
There are two National Rail stations in the area: Harlesden Station (Watford DC line and Bakerloo line) and Willesden Junction Station (West London line, North London line, Bakerloo line, and Watford DC line). Buses that go to Harlesden are 18, PR2, 297, 260, and 266.
Places of interest in Harlesden include Roundwood Park, The Lexi Cinema, and Wormwood Scrubs Park. Notable residents of the area include musician Gappy Ranks, guitarist Ronny Jordan, actor and TV host Shane Richie, documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux, and Jamaican reggae singer Dennis Brown.
Harlesden NW10 is known as London’s reggae capital because of its prominent Caribbean culture. Lots of people of Afro-Caribbean heritage live here.
Guitarist Ronny Jordan is one of the former Harlesden NW10 residents. Professional boxer James DeGale is another famous resident. Artist Anthony C. George who is known for designing the Grenadian national flag lived here as well.
NBA player OG Anunoby is another famous person associated with the area. He is playing for the Toronto Raptors. Comedian Marlon Davis has ties to Harlesden NW10 as well.