Brent Reservoir is a reservoir in North West London.
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10 Facts About Brent Reservoir
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Brent Reservoir is adjacent to the A406 North Circular Road and the A5 Edgware Road, and a short distance to the north-east of Wembley Stadium.
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Brent Reservoir was constructed by contractor William Hoof between 1834 and 1835.
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Brent Reservoir was popular for speed boat and other water sports, until its size became unsuitable.
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Brent Reservoir received a silver cup from the licensee of the Welsh Harp Hotel, the sponsor of the race.
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Brent Reservoir was one of the movers in setting up the Welsh Harp Conservation Group in 1972 to fight off development.
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WHCG produces an annual report and in 2000 published a book, Birds of Brent Reservoir, which includes chapters on the social history, the effects of urbanisation and the habitats, as well as a study of the birds and other wildlife.
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Brent Reservoir and much of its shoreline is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, mainly due to the diversity of breeding waterbirds.
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Brent Reservoir is an important site for breeding waterbirds such as great crested grebe, gadwall, shoveler, common pochard, tufted duck and common tern.
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