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   What does Brentford mean?

   • Brentford is an ancient town and parish, adjacent to the River Thames in the west of Greater London, United Kingdom. It has a long history as a settlement up the River Thames, and today forms the western extremity of the London Borough of Hounslow. The name Brentford translates as 'Brythonic ford over the river'.

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   Where is Brentford in London?

   • Skyline of Brentford town centre, facing south-west. Brentford is a suburban town in West London, England and part of the London Borough of Hounslow. It lies at the confluence of the River Brent and the Thames, 8 miles (13 km) west of Charing Cross.

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   Why is Brentford called brondeford?

   • The town has been settled since pre-Saxon times and is mentioned in Anglo-Saxon Bracteate where it appears as Brondeford and means "stronghold on the boundary" with the Brittonic suffix ford denoting "a river crossing". Where is Brentford? You’ve no doubt asked yourself this question after stumbling upon the Metropolitan Borough of Brentford.

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   What does Brentford crest mean?

   • The blue waves represent both the rivers Brent and Thames, as the Borough of Brentford lies on the latter’s banks. The crest has a phoenix, a symbol of the new borough rising from the ashes of the old urban district. The supporters are two griffins.

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   What is Brentford known for?

   • Brentford is a town in southwest London, England, immediately north of the River Thames. Historically a fishing and transport settlement, it grew prosperous through market gardening and brewing, and formerly had an extensive Great Pond on its western edge, which is now largely drained.

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   What postcode is Brentford?

   • Brentford falls under the SW postal code area. Brentford occupies a rough central position in Greater London, between the southernmost and northernmost extremities of Greater London, and towards the westernmost extremity of Greater London. Typically, the postcode can be found on the street name sign on residential roads.

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   Meaning and Origin. What does the name Brentford mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.

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   Brentford is a suburban town in West London, England and part of the London Borough of Hounslow. It lies at the confluence of the River Brent and the Thames, 8 miles (13 km) west of Charing Cross.

4. babycarereviewworld.com › brentfordBrentford: Meaning, Origins, Variations, And Significance

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   Mar 13, 2023 · What does Brentford mean? The meaning of Brentford is “shallow crossing place of the River Brent.” The name is a combination of two Old English words, “bryne” meaning “fire” and “ford” meaning “a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed.”

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   Brentford is an ancient town and parish, adjacent to the River Thames in the west of Greater London, United Kingdom. It has a long history as a settlement up the River Thames, and today forms the western extremity of the London Borough of Hounslow. The name Brentford translates as 'Brythonic ford over the river'.

6. whatsbehindthebadge.com › index › brentfordBRENTFORD – whatsbehindthebadge

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   The name Brentford was recorded as Old Braynford in 1476, and was previously known as Estbraynford. The river Brayn means in Gaelic, The holy one . it is said to be attributed to the local tribespeople there, and a ford is a crossing in the river.

7. brentford.org.uk › brentwood-informationBrentwood Information - Brentford

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   The name Brentford is Anglo-Saxon and means 'Breguntford', meaning 'wide ford'(Bregunt is an old English word meaning 'great'), Brentford (brentford.org.uk). The location of the settlement probably allowed access to the crossing of the River Brent.

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   The definitive resource for exploring the meanings, origins, and cultural significance of names from around the globe. Whether you're picking a name for your newborn, researching your own name, or just curious, Namepedia offers a wealth of information to satisfy your curiosity. Search for a name. Learn more →.