Cricklewood

Fifty years ago, I worked for a small printer in Cricklewood, who, among other jobs, was charged with setting electoral registers for two constituencies.

George Orwell FAQ - George Orwell: The Chestnut Tree Cafe 2003

Fifty years ago, I worked for a small printer in Cricklewood, who, among other jobs, was charged with setting electoral registers for two constituencies.

My Problem With George 1998

Who knows, otherwise it might have been all about Cricklewood.

TV review: Paul Merton's Birth of Hollywood 2011

His family relocated in 1938 and he attended Haberdashers 'Aske's school, then situated in Cricklewood, north-west London, before entering the RAM on a scholarship.

Felix Kok obituary Anne Inglis 2010

There is no way through or across the gravel-lined and weed-trimmed sidings and depot that stretch all the way up to Staples Corner and no way to pretend they don't exist as you soldier on down to Cricklewood itself, amazed to find that even after all this time you are still in the borough of Barnet.

Running London: Leg 15 - Golders Green to Ladbroke Grove 2011

Cricklewood: like nearby Neasden it's one of those comedy London names.

Running London: Leg 15 - Golders Green to Ladbroke Grove 2011

Brent says its closure plans – other than Kensal Rise, libraries will also close in Barham Park, Cricklewood, Neasden, Preston, and Tokyngton – will save around £1m a year.

High court bid to halt library closures fails 2011

The narrow railway bridge on Cricklewood Lane fleetingly promised something miniature and villagey on the other side, but instead offered the BBQ Express, a cafe and takeaway that proved slightly ill-named but entertaining nonetheless.

Running London: Leg 15 - Golders Green to Ladbroke Grove 2011

The incident: In October 2006, Michael is found slumped over the wheel of his Mercedes in Cricklewood, London.

Riffs: Does George Michael's life of crime affect his music? Let's find out! 2010

In 1920, Smith's Potato Crisps Company Ltd was formed in Cricklewood, north London, with Mrs Smith peeling, slicing and frying the potatoes in the garage and Frank Smith packing them into greaseproof bags (later with a pinch of salt in a twist of blue paper inside) and selling them across London from his pony and trap.

Crisps: a very British habit 2010