Places to see in ( Beckenham - UK )
Places to see in ( Beckenham - UK )
Beckenham is a post town and district of London in the London Borough of Bromley, England. Beckenham borders Beckenham Place Park and Bellingham in the London Borough of Lewisham and is centred 8.4 miles south east of Charing Cross. ntil the coming of the railway in 1857, Beckenham was a small village as with the rest of the borough in Kent with almost most of its land rural and private parkland
Beckenham has areas of commerce and industry, principally the curved network of streets featuring its high street and Langley Park laboratories and is served in transport by three main railway stations — nine within the post town — plus towards its western periphery two Croydon Tramlink stations. In common with much of this largest borough of London, it has a large minority of land which is a mixture of sports grounds, fishing ponds and parks.
The original village of Beckenham was a cluster of development in its own fields at what is now the north. Around it were the great manorial estates: Beckenham, Kelsey and Langley Halls and Parks. The River Ravensbourne flows northwards at the eastern side of the town, towards its confluence with the River Thames. A small stream, the River Beck, passes through the town before joining the Ravensbourne further north.
Despite its leafy image, its close proximity to Central London and nine railway stations within the post town (Beckenham Junction, Clock House, Birkbeck, New Beckenham, Ravensbourne, Kent House, Elmers End, Eden Park and Beckenham Hill), make Beckenham a good business location. The town's busy high street contains many restaurants and upmarket chains, as well as family-run independents, and the area has a good selection of well performing schools. Beckenham is the headquarters to Capita Registrars Limited who provide share registration services for more than half of the UK’s quoted companies
One of the interesting landmarks in Beckenham is the Chinese Garage, now a listed building. It is built in an unusual Japanese pagoda style and deals in Peugeot and Kia cars. There is also St George's Church, dating back to 1100 but mostly rebuilt at the end of the 19th century. The lych gate dates from the 13th century, and is one of the oldest in England; the almshouses date back to 1694. There are two old pubs, Ye Olde George Inn (1662), and the Three Tuns (now a branch of Zizzi restaurants). Kelsey Park is another landmark. It was part of the Kelsey Estate, but the mansion no longer remains. The only surviving buildings are the two Grade II listed lodge cottages at the entrance, which are over 200 years old.
Beckenham is served by nine rail stations - Beckenham Junction, Clock House, Birkbeck, New Beckenham, Ravensbourne, Kent House, Elmers End, Eden Park and Beckenham Hill. Beckenham is served by several Transport for London buses that link the town with other areas including Bromley, Catford, Chislehurst, Croydon, Crystal Palace, Eltham, Lewisham, Sydenham, West Wickham and Woolwich.
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TNT Band at Bricklayers Arms Pub 23 Sept 17
Enjoyed a great Saturday evening at this lovely Pub with Live Music - Bricklayers Arms, 237 High Street, Beckenham, South London BR3 1BN. Chris Rodricks and The TnT Band were Fabulous!!! Great Retro Music!!!
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OYEZ! OYEZ! OYEZ! Thornton's Corner named for posterity at Beckenham, Kent
A new town sign, bearing the Latin inscription 'Non nobis solum' loosely translated 'No one is born for themselves alone' was officially unveiled and dedicated beside a busy traffic junction the heart of Beckenham, Kent, on July 6, 2013.
Thornton's Corner had been the long-established name of the crossroads when a row of shops were occupied by Thornton Stationers which also produced a weekly newspaper, the Beckenham Journal -
Since its sale to the Kentish Times in the mid 50s the popular name had fallen out of parlance - now with the town sign it is hoped Thornton's Corner will once again be back on the map.
The Journal's proprietor and founding editor was the charismatic Tom William Thornton and it was his grand-daughter, Mrs Valerie Sheldon, of Poole, Dorset, guest of honour at the ceremony, who cut the blue ribbon to the warm applause of the town's MP, Col Bob Russell DSO, civic leaders, Town Centre Management staff, Historical Society members and local residents.
Mrs Sheldon's grandfather, known to friends as TW, is also honoured at nearby Kelsey Park having been instrumental in preventing it from becoming just another housing estate.
TW launched a popular newspaper campaign shaming the developers into selling the land back to the local council - and earlier this year, on May 31, the beautiful park, with its lake, wildfowl and waterfalls, celebrated its glorious Centenary.
Go to the News Shopper on line to see a photograph of TW and learn about his campaigning exploits:
# The reference to 'Carpe Diem' or 'Seize the Day', made by the town crier, referred to a store bearing the Latin phrase [Dead Poets Society] currently trading next to the former Thornton's stationers and newspaper offices.
Beckenham - according to Wikipedia:
A town in South East London within the London Borough of Bromley, England. It is located 8.4 miles (13.5 km) south east of Charing Cross and 1.75 miles (2.8 km) west of Bromley town. Until the coming of the railway in 1857, Beckenham was a small village in the county of Kent with almost completely rural surroundings: once a family of entrepreneurs began the building of villas here, its population soared from 2000 to 26,000 during 1850-1900 and throughout the rest of the century. The current population is nearly 82,000. Today it is very much in London suburbia, although some of the grand houses of the early days remain.The area boasts a busy high street containing many restaurants, upmarket chains as well as family run independents.
Landmarks: One of the interesting landmarks in Beckenham is the Chinese Garage, now a listed building. It is built in an unusual Japanese pagoda style and deals Peugeot and Kia cars. There is also St George's Church, dating back to 1100 but mostly rebuilt at the end of the 19th century. The lych gate is 13th century, one of the oldest in England, and the almshouses date back to 1694. There are two historic pubs, Ye Olde George Inn (1662), and the Three Tuns (now a branch of Zizzi restaurants). Kelsey Park is another landmark. It was part of the Kelsey Estate, but the mansion no longer remains. The only surviving buildings are the two Grade II listed lodge cottages at the entrance, which are over 200 years old.
What's On In London - Ep3 Part 2
This episode features the Heathrow Express to Paddington, then off to Hyde Park, Baker Street and Marylebone Road. We then head from Regents Park down Regent Street to Oxford Street into Soho. Carnaby Street is highlighted before a quick visit to the West End and finally Piccadilly.
London Districts: Bellingham (Documentary)
This episode travels to the London district of 'Bellingham'. Watch #LondonDistricts episodes on TV with bonus content @ Sky 117, Freeview 8, Virgin Media 159 and YouView 8 via London Live. Subtitles available under video via CC button.
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Bellingham of south east London, is part of the London Borough of Lewisham. It lies south of Catford and north west of Beckenham.
It was first identified in the 10th-century Anglo-Saxon charters as Beringaham and is said to denote ‘the homestead or water meadow of Beora’s people’. 300 years later, the spelling was altered to Belingeham under the influence of Norman orthography.
Unlike other districts, the opening of the station in 1892 did not stimulate any real development in the immediate surroundings. Instead, it only began to shows signs of life once the Bellingham bowling club was established in 1912.
Bellingham was also the name given to a prominent 17th-century weatherboarded manor which survived on Bellingham Farm until 1932. Since Alfred the Great or King Alfred of the Anglo-Saxons was lord of the manor of Lewisham, many of the roads were named in association of him.
Following the first war, the LCC commissioned an estate in Bellingham for the overspill of overcrowded Deptford and Bermondsey because there was plenty of land available for them. The usual amenities followed shortly afterwards along with the prefabs on the nearby Excalibur estate after WW2.
Bellingham is a multicultural place without shortage of Asian, Caribbean or Turkish people or their businesses and has a strong feeling of community in the air. This is most notable along Randlesdown Road which kind of serves as a mini 'High Street'.
The Fellowship of the 1920s was the first pub built on a housing estate. The LCC were reluctant to make this move, due to pressure from the temperance movement, but Parliament gave its blessing during a debate on prohibition.
Heavyweight boxer Henry Cooper lived in Bellingham. He diligently trained and also lived in this pub for weeks ahead of his 1963 fight with Cassius Clay (aka Muhammed Ali). He took his meals here and trained on his twin brother George here in this new cinema which was previously the ballroom; carefully avoiding the wedding receptions and tea parties.
Although Cooper lost both of their two bouts to excessive bleeding, he was one of arguably only 3 opponents to knock down Cassius in his career in front of 46,000 at the Wembley stadium and 41 million TV viewers worldwide.
It was reported that menfolk at The Fellowship Inn munched pork pies and lifted their nightly pints of lukewarm bitter in salute that Humble Henry would soundly thrash Cassius.
This mock-Tudor building has recently been restored from its run-down state to forge the Milky Way Cafe, the Space and The Bellingham Film Palace. It is now called The Fellowship and Star.
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In London again, and a visit to St Botolph's Church
Once more called to visit London, Fenchurch Street station, short wander through a bit of Aldgate and finding peace in St Botolph's Church
London Tramlink trams at George street, Croydon, London
26 April 2015
Beckenham
Beckenham is a town in south east London within the London Borough of Bromley, England. It borders the London Borough of Lewisham. It lies north west of Bromley and is located 8.4 miles (13.5 km) south east of Charing Cross. Until the coming of the railway in 1857, Beckenham was a small village in the county of Kent with almost completely rural surroundings: once a family of entrepreneurs began the building of villas here, its population soared from 2,000 to 26,000 during 1850–1900 and throughout the rest of the twentieth century. The current population is nearly 82,000. Beckenham forms part of London suburbia, but it is a town in its own right, and some of the grand houses of the early days remain.
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Sidcup
Sidcup is a suburban district of south-east London, England, in the London Borough of Bexley, and a small part of the the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Located 11.3 miles south east of Charing Cross, it borders the London Boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich.
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2 bed flat to rent on Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames KT12 By James Neave The Estate Agents
A superb two bedroom apartment in this modern development within central Walton. Internally the property has a stylish kitchen living area, two bedrooms and bathroom. The block offers secure accommodation with a gated entry system and also benefits from a parking space. Ideally situated close to the high street and the River Thames. Available 5th February 2015, unfurnished. EPC Rating B. A Guide for tenants - Initial Monies and James Neave the Estate Agent we like to be fully transparent with regards to our fees and costs that tenants will incur throughout their tenancy.Please note the terms described in guide are subject to change in some circumstances depending on the landlord we are acting for. If there are any changes you will be informed at the earliest possible point and before you are asked to pay any monies.Holding deposit feeAt the point of agreeing a deal with all parties, both landlord and tenant, we will ask you to pay a £300.00 holding deposit fee. This £300.00 will be deducted from your initial bill when you take occupation however it is non-refundable if you, or any of your co tenants, choose not to proceed with the deal for any reason or your references are failed and a solution that the landlord agrees to cannot be found. Monies due before occupationBefore you take occupation you will be required to pay:First months rent (unless a longer period of advance rent has been agreed)Security deposit (see guide below)Fees + vat (see guide below)This figure will be totalled and then the £300.00 already paid deducted to give your final balance.Security DepositYour security deposit is calculated as 1 and a half times your monthly rent, so where rent is £1000pcm your deposit is £1500.00.We lodge our deposits with the dps, Deposit Protection Service, all details will be provided with your tenancy agreement.FeesYour fees are calculated as:£200 + vat (£240) per tenancy (not individual tenant) to include your contribution to legal contracts & professional clerks to carry out the property check in and out. £50 plus vat (£60) per applicant over the age of 18 for referencesSo for example in a tenancy with 2 adults over 18 - the total charges would be £300 plus vat (£360)There are no hidden fees throughout the tenancy or any charges due at the end of the tenancy. A £45 plus vat (£54) is payable if the tenancy is renewed.
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The Everyday: Bearpit, Bristol
A short film exploring the everyday life in The Bearpit.
Christmas 1988
Christmas at the Crane household in Bromley, Kent. Includes an 85-year-old Grandma Crane
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St Georges Minster
This quick video will give you an insight into St Georges Minster.
St Georges Minster is a majestic icon in Doncaster, greeting you as you enter the town via St Georges Bridge
It is located in the heart of the town where a church has stood for over 800 years.
With breathtaking carvings, stained glass windows, clock and organ - it really is one of the things you should see when you visit Doncaster
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The Express by Holiday Inn Canterbury is conveniently located on the A2, 10 minutes by car (4 miles) from the city centre. The Hotel is easy to find at Upper Harbledown as it is 4 miles from the M2 on the Dover bound A2
It is the ideal venue for the holiday maker being located in Canterbury, Englands most famous cathedral city of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, which sits by the River Stour and in one of the most attractive corners of rural Kent. The Express by Holiday Inn Canterbury close to Faversham {8 miles} and is within 20 miles of Dover and its famous Dover Castle, with Deal & Walmer Castles nearby.
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