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
- two Fish and Chip shops
- Komodromos
- The Better Plaice
- a Kebab Shop
- Mega Bites
- 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 now only 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:
- Beddington
- Carshalton
- Sutton
- Mitcham
- Croydon
- Tooting
- Wimbledon
Nearest tube station:
- Tooting Broadway tube station. Although not geographically nearest (that would be Colliers Wood) Tooting Broadway is easily accessible by the 127 bus, a short ride of around 20 minutes.
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.
