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Gordon Hill Chase Side takes its name after the 18th-century mansion Gordon House. This EN2 area now occupies the site of the old mansion. Lord George Gordon was one of the first residents of this house. He was a member of the House of Commons. The 18th-century Gordon Riots borrow his name. This event was an anti-Catholic rebellion that lasted for a few days. Lord George Gordon was head of the Protestant Association at that time. The rioters attacked the Bank of England and Newgate Prison. The event is considered the most destructive riot that took place in London. Gordon Hill is also the name of a road. Together with the Gordon Hill Chase Side area, they are located in the London Borough of Enfield.
Gordon House was demolished in 1860 and housing development began. Gordon Hill Chase Side knew a rapid growth after the railway was built. Gordon Hill railway station serves this part of North London. The station opened in 1910. Out of four platforms, three are currently in use. The fourth platform opposite platform three is not working at the moment. It provided a link to Broad Street and it was operated by the North London Railway. Since 2008, travelers can use a self-service ticket machine. Since 2010, Oyster cards are accepted. This Gordon Hill Chase Side station is a stop for the London bus W8 route.
Two shopping hubs serve Gordon Hill Chase Side. The shops are located on Lancaster Road and Lavender Hill. This area is home to Chase Farm Hospital. It was established in 1948 but the construction is much older. The building used to be an orphanage opened in 1886. The clock tower is the oldest part of the building and part of the old orphanage. Starting with 1930, the hospital features an elder care facility. Famous singer Amy Winehouse was born at this hospital.