Enfield Town is the historic town center for Enfield Borough and was historically located in the county of Middlesex. The name Enfield most likely comes from an Anglo-Saxon word which means "open land for lambs.” It reflects the rich, lush pastures of the area. The London Plan designates it as one of 35 major centers in Greater London.
Historically, Enfield was a collection of small communities surrounding the lush, royal hunting grounds known as Enfield Chase. As early as 1572, most of the basic street layout of today had already been completed.
The parish church on the north side of the marketplace is dedicated to St Andrew. There is still some masonry surviving from the thirteenth century.
Pearson's Department Store sits on the site of a sixteenth century manor house, known as Enfield Palace, which was demolished to make room for the Palace Gardens Shopping Centre.
What was once the village green became the historic marketplace located between St. Andrews Church and the the Town fountain. A market still operates at this site today. It’s roots can be traced back to a charter from King Edward I in 1303. The current market is owned and operated by the parish charity.
Enfield Town had the world's first ever ATM. The Town also houses the borough's Civic Centre, the headquarters of the borough administration at which Council and committee meetings are also held.
In August 2011, Enfield made international news as gangs of youth rioted, targeting vehicles and shops. Riots were triggered through social network sites.
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Historically, Enfield was a collection of small communities surrounding the lush, royal hunting grounds known as Enfield Chase. As early as 1572, most of the basic street layout of today had already been completed.
The parish church on the north side of the marketplace is dedicated to St Andrew. There is still some masonry surviving from the thirteenth century.
Pearson's Department Store sits on the site of a sixteenth century manor house, known as Enfield Palace, which was demolished to make room for the Palace Gardens Shopping Centre.
What was once the village green became the historic marketplace located between St. Andrews Church and the the Town fountain. A market still operates at this site today. It’s roots can be traced back to a charter from King Edward I in 1303. The current market is owned and operated by the parish charity.
Enfield Town had the world's first ever ATM. The Town also houses the borough's Civic Centre, the headquarters of the borough administration at which Council and committee meetings are also held.
In August 2011, Enfield made international news as gangs of youth rioted, targeting vehicles and shops. Riots were triggered through social network sites.
TAKE THE WALK NOW …
Upper right hand picture used with permission of Google