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Newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered his first speech in the House of Commons since taking up the position, and he
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The London Borough of Bromley is the south-eastern most of the London boroughs. It is named after Bromley, its principal town; other major towns are Beckenham, Orpington, West Wickham, Crystal Palace, Cray Valley, Penge, Anerley and Biggin Hill.
Bromley has a long history dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. The town grew in significance in the 13th century when the Bishop of Rochester established a residence there. It is the Bishop who is responsible for establishing the weekly market that is still running today. The market, together with its position on the main road made Bromley the most important settlement in the district.
Bromley was relatively late to the railway revolution; it didn’t get its first station until 1858. As a result, growth lagged behind other towns such as Croydon and Lewisham. Once the railway was running Bromley again became a popular location. Initially, the homes built were small cottages, followed by larger houses in Bromley Park. Since the mid 20th century, the main developments have been conversions or replacements of larger houses with smaller modern flats. As a result, property types are diverse, with a mixture of traditional Victorian homes and modern apartment blocks.
Did you know… David Bowie’s family moved to Bromley from Brixton when the future superstar was six years old.
Bromley is a desirable green and leafy suburb with many fine parks and a surprising quick 20-minute commute into central London.
There are numerous excellent primary and secondary schools, a big draw for families.
The London Borough of Bromley varies from quaint Kent villages such as Downe to more urban areas such as Anerley and Bromley town. Bromley town itself has a wide range of homes, including Victorian cottages, large detached Edwardian homes, 1920’s detached houses, 1930’s semis and modern purpose built apartments. Bromley has something for everyone.
The quality of Bromley’s schools is a key reason why many families relocate here, 95% are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted. For a full list of schools in Bromley and to compare results use the link below:
There are also many options for private education.
By train…
The two main stations are Bromley South, with trains to London Victoria in just over 15 minutes. Bromley North has shuttle trains to Grove Park where there are connections to Charing Cross and Cannon Street. There are also stations in Shortlands, Bickley and Sundridge Park, which serve central London and beyond.
By bus…
Local bus routes serve Orpington (61), Lewisham (208), Croydon (119) and Crystal Palace (227). At night, the N3 runs to Oxford Circus and the N47 to Trafalgar Square.
By road…
There is easy access to the M25 giving easy access to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Historic Bromley town is the main hub for shopping. The pedestrianised High Street and The Glades shopping centre are home to both local and high-street brand stores. There is also a very popular market on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Crystal Palace Park is the borough’s largest park, with its dinosaur trial, children’s farm, boating lake and Crystal Palace Museum the park makes a great day out for the whole family.
Bromley Palace Park near the center of Bromley features ornamental gardens and a children’s play area.
The Churchill Theatre regularly hosts national tours. The recently upgraded Pavilion Leisure Centre boasts a swimming pool, bowling alley, gym and café.
Bromley is also home to Chislehurst Caves, a labyrinth of man-made tunnels 30 metres below the ground. The caves have had many uses over the years, from smuggling to munitions storage and air-raid shelter; mushroom growing to concert venue. Now the caves are open as a tourist attraction.
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