Old Harlow Hotels

Old Harlow is the historic part of the new town and district of Harlow, Essex in England. Old Harlow is situated in the North-East area of the town and is the oldest area of the town. Old Harlow pre-dates the first written record in the Doomsday Book of 1086, so it not sure when the town first come into existence. Originally Old Harlow was going to be the central area of Harlow New Town, however due to the amount demolition works and the loss of agricultural land it was decided to build Harlow New Town to the west of Old Harlow. As Harlow New Town was being built Old Harlow seemed to be forgotten and had fallen behind with its development. It was not until 1977 that Old Harlow was improved with the building of a heath service and a senior citizens day centre. Old Harlow still remains village like with 2 Grade 1 listed buildings and many other Grade 2 listed buildings. Old Harlow ward has a total population of 5,845 and comprises 2,498 homes. Old Harlow was known as Harlow before the building of Harlow New Town, at which point it was renamed Old Harlow and became a ward of the new town. the High Street has two Indian restaurants, a Chinese restaurant, a chip and kebab shop and a daytime cafe. Opposite the high street runs Fore Street and Market Street, where there are three of the Old Town pubs, The Chequers, the Marquis of Granby and The Crown. The Crown has a wall of medieval painting, dating back to the 17th century. At the other end of the High Street a short walk takes you to the Green Man Hotel.