Hackbridge
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Hackbridge in the London Borough of Sutton is a suburb and railway station in south-west London with services to London Victoria and Blackfriars (Thameslink). Hackbridge was home to the first Country dogs home opened by the Duke and Duchess of Portland. This was where the Balfour Kilpatrick Offices once stood.
The BedZED eco-friendly housing development is located in Hackbridge.
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[edit] Local Shops
There are many shops and businesses located in Hackbridge. These include
- Two Indian Restaurants
- Asia Tandoori
- Hackbridge Balti
- One Chinese Takeaway
- China Garden
- Two Fish and Chip shops
- Komodromos
- The Better Plaice
- A Kebab Shop
- Mega Kebab
- Two Post Offices
- Two Newsagents
- Finlays
- Hackbridge News
- One convenience store
- Two Londis Mini Supermarkets
- Hackbridge Dry Cleaners
- Andys Cafe
- Surrey Tiles
- Howards Hair and Beauty
- London Lawn Turf Co.
[edit] Local Public Houses
Hackbridge has one public house, The Red Lion.
[edit] Famous Past Residents
Tracey Ullman grew up in Hackbridge. She was once quoted in interview saying " didn't think I'd go anywhere. I'm from Hackbridge! I would have gotten a job, probably would have become a travel agent, married a bloke named Brian, had it off once a month after a bath, gone to Majorca once a year. But I met my husband, Allan McKeown, and that's when my life began, really."
[edit] Geography
Nearest places:
Hackbridge is located on the River Wandle.
Nearest tube station:
- Morden tube station - Easily accessible by the 80 bus route
Nearest railway station:
Nearest professional football club:
Nearest league football club:
- Tooting and Mitcham F.C. Tooting and Mitcham FC is located on the border of Hackbridge and Mitcham.
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