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Harlow in Essex is a new town, built following World War II to take the pressure of an overcrowded London. A masterplan was drawn up in 1947 by Sir Frederick Gibberd, one of the world's leading architects and included the old market town of Harlow, now known as Old Harlow and several other villages.

Harlow comprises of neighbourhoods, each of which is self-supporting with its own community facilities, shopping precinct and even a pub. Many post-war architects were invited to design buildings for the new town.

The town is famous for having the country's first pedestrian precinct and The Lawn, the first modern residential tower block which was built in 1951.

The successful combination of modern architecture, town planning and landscaping mean Harlow is considered to be Britain's most successful post-war new town. In fact Gibberd lived here until he died in 1984.

Harlow has plenty of green credentials with an extensive cycle track network connecting all the neighbourhoods to the town centre and also the industrial areas. There are also plans for more than 500 new eco-homes.

In addition Harlow has plenty of open spaces with more than a third of the town parkland or green space. The centre of the town has one of the country's biggest urban parks. The famous civic square, the Harlow Water Gardens, are looked after by English Heritage and are listed.

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Just outside Harlow you will find The Gibberd Garden, a tranquil and beautiful place that was designed by the architect. He filled it with architectural salvage, sculptures and pots between 1972 and 1984. The gardens have formal lawns, a wild garden, flower beds, pond, an arboretum and an island fort. There's also a tearoom.

Harlow's position close to London makes it a popular commuter town and there are two railway stations as well as easy access onto the M11. Stansted Airport is also nearby.

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