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In the Middle Age, Colindeep Lane was an alternative way out of London. In the 19th century, this route was called the Ancient Street. The Royal Air Force Museum is found in Kingsbury Colindale NW9.
Old St Andrew’s Church in Kingsbury Colindale NW9 is a grade I listed building and the oldest construction in Brent. The current church is from the 12th or 13th century but evidence points to an older building from the Saxon period.
Bassist Chris Squire of the Yes, theater and opera director Brian Michaels, football manager Garry Waddock, musician Jet Harris, and drummer Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones were born in the area. BBC TV series Grange Hill was filmed at Kingsbury High School.
Grahame Park housing estate bears the name of aviation pioneer Claude Grahame-White. Colindale railway station was the source of inspiration for T.E. Lawrence’s pen name Colin Dale. He was an officer, writer, and diplomat.