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Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Brentford within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Brentford, market town, S. Middlesex, 10½ miles W. of London by rail, at influx of river Brent to the Thames, pop. 11,810; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks. Market-day, Tuesday; is divided by river Brent into two parts, Old and New B.; has gin-distilleries, brewery, malt-kilns, soap works, &c. Brentford is a very ancient place, and was the scene of a Danish defeat (1016) and of a Royalist victory (1642). It is the co. town of Middlesex, being the place where the elections are held.
