Brimsdown facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | TQ3697 |
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| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ENFIELD |
| Postcode district | EN3 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Brimsdown is a neighbourhood in the eastern part of Enfield. It is located in north London, on the west side of the Lea Valley.
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What is Brimsdown Like?
Industrial and Residential Areas
Brimsdown has two main parts. The eastern side, near the Lea Valley railway line, is a big area for businesses. It includes the Brimsdown Industrial Estate. Here you'll find places like Watermill and Sovereign Business Centres. There is also the Enfield Power Station in the far north.
The western part of Brimsdown is mostly homes. This area was built up from the 1930s. It blends into other neighbourhoods like Enfield Highway to the west. To the south is Ponders End, and to the north are Enfield Wash and Enfield Lock. The area around Brimsdown Avenue, Brimsdown railway station, and Brimsdown School is considered the heart of the Brimsdown neighbourhood.
Durants Park
A large park called Durants Park is shared between Brimsdown and Enfield Highway. It's a great green space for everyone to enjoy.
Brimsdown's History
How Brimsdown Got its Name
The name Brimsdown has been around for a long time. In 1420, it was called Grymesdoun. Later, it became Grymesdowne in 1441. By 1610, people started using names like Grymes downe and Brymesdowne. The name Brimsdown became common by 1686.
The first part of the name might come from a surname, Gryme. The second part, down, means slightly raised ground. This is a bit unusual because Brimsdown is quite low, only about 19 metres above sea level.
Farming in the Past
In the 1800s, Enfield was known for its small farms. Families grew salads and some fruit for the London market. Brimsdown had many market gardens. These were farms that grew fresh produce.
By 1900, Enfield was a major area for market gardening in Middlesex. Tomatoes and cucumbers were the main crops. Many glass-houses covered hundreds of acres. However, by 1920, as more industries and homes were built, some of these market gardens disappeared.
Getting Around Brimsdown
Nearest Railway Station
- Brimsdown railway station is the main train station for the area.
Waterways in Brimsdown
Brimsdown is close to important waterways.
- The River Lee Navigation is a canal used for boats.
- Mossops Creek was dug in the 1890s. It was created by a company that extracted gravel. You can reach the creek from Mossops Bridge, which was built in 1999. Mossops Creek Bridge, built in 2006, is part of a path. This path connects the Lee Navigation to the Brimsdown Industrial Estate and the railway station.
Schools and Colleges
Primary Schools
- Brimsdown Primary School has been attended by some notable people. These include Professor Philip Tew, cartoonist Ian West, and actor Ray Winstone.
Colleges
- Enfield College is also located in the area.
Sports in Brimsdown
Football
Brimsdown has a strong connection to football.
- Brimsdown F.C.
- Brimsdown Rovers: Famous footballer David Beckham played for this club. He joined their youth team when he was 14 years old.
- Enfield Town FC: This club shares Goldsdown Park in Brimsdown with Brimsdown Rovers AFC.
Angling
- If you enjoy fishing, you can go Angling on the River Lee Navigation towpath. This is allowed between Enfield Lock and Ponders End Lock. You can get more information from the River Lea Anglers Club.
Brimsdown in Popular Culture
Between 1977 and 1980, a house in Brimsdown was the scene of alleged poltergeist activity. These incidents became famous. They were later featured in a TV series called The Enfield Haunting in May 2015. An American film, The Conjuring 2, also explored these events in June 2016.
