College of North West London

The College of North West London (CNWL) is a further education college in North West London offering a wide range of full time and part time courses, from beginner level to degree level. Over 14,000 students aged 14 onwards study at two campuses in Willesden, Wembley Park, and a former site in Kilburn. CNWL can trace it roots back to 1890, and the formation of Willesden Polytechnic, on the site of the current Kilburn campus. From 1893, the Willesden committee for technical education organized classes in Willesden town hall. In 1896 Middlesex County Council bought the St. Lawrence institute in Priory Park Road, and by 1898 The Willesden Polytechnic was formed with 1,571 students. A new building was developed for the polytechnic, opening...