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Mar 23, 2017 · The name Chislehurst literally means stony place in the woods and these woods create our unique environment today, surrounded as we are by protected common land, National Trust woodland and Scadbury Nature Reserve. Chislehurst has a rich heritage with its history stretching back to Saxon times. Scadbury was the home of the Walsingham family.
- The History of Chislehurst
The History of Chislehurst. Chislehurst is simply steeped in...
- The History of Chislehurst
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Chislehurst has a long and interesting history, with records stretching back over a thousand years. There is a wealth of information about Chislehurst, its people, buildings and environment, with plenty already uncovered, and much more to be found.
Chislehurst is an Anglo-saxon descriptive place name, a reference to its appearance. The first element, Chisel or Chesil, indicates a stony or gravelly place: the second element, hurst, indicates woodland. Read More…
There has been a settlement at Chislehurst for over 1,000 years. The Anglo-Saxon name means stony wood and until the arrival of the railway in 1865 Chislehurst was very much a rural community. Read More..
Originally a part of Dartford Manor, owned by the Crown, the land in Chislehurst eventually became separated when the de Scathebury family purchased it. Read More…
Chislehurst consists of four separate ‘villages’ within its Parish, separated by the Commons. The High Street, north of the Commons, Royal Parade to the south, Mill Place to the west, and the settlement along Old Perry Street to the east Read More…
Chislehurst was best known for its proximity to the Commons and the ponds and was a destination for thousands of Londoners on Bank holidays and weekends. 1. The Commons and other open spaces. 2. The Ponds. 3. Chislehurst’s churches. 4. Monuments in Chislehurst. 5. Architects in Chislehurst. Some of our local history stories
Oct 3, 2017 · 1. Going underground. Chislehurst Caves are one of the area’s most popular visitor attractions and have to be seen to be believed. A labyrinth of man-made tunnels covering six hectares, and set up to 30 metres below the homes and woodland above, the caves were originally dug for chalk and flint in the 13th century.
Chislehurst (/ ˈ tʃ ɪ z əl ˌ h ɜːr s t /) is a suburban district of south-east London, England, in the London Borough of Bromley. It lies east of Bromley, south-west of Sidcup and north-west of Orpington, 10 miles (16 km) south-east of Charing Cross. Before the creation of Greater London in 1965, it was in Kent.
9. Labyrinthe Live Roleplaying Club. 9. Game & Entertainment Centres. The UK's premier Live Roleplay Experience! We have 5 miles of immersive, underground caves to explore in a fantasy live roleplaying setting. Bring your character to life and come and fight foes, cast…. 10. The Beaverwood.
- The top attractions to visit in Chislehurst are: Chislehurst Caves Scadbury Park Chislehurst Recreation Ground St Nicholas Church The Church of The...
- The best outdoor activities in Chislehurst according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Chislehurst Caves Scadbury Park Chislehurst Recreation Ground S...
- The most popular things to do in Chislehurst with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Chislehurst CavesScadbury ParkThe BeaverwoodSee...
Mar 23, 2017 · The History of Chislehurst. Chislehurst is simply steeped in history. It was once home to the famous Walsingham family at Scadbury, played host to Louis Napoleon III who died here in exile in 1873 and the town received visits from Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. We were also the home to the Speed King, Sir Malcolm Campbell who was born ...
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Frognal House by George Shepherd appears in Thomas Ireland's History of Kent published c. 1830. Frognal House, 2002. Frognal House is a Jacobean mansion in London, England, standing on the border of Sidcup in the London Borough of Bexley, and Chislehurst, in the London Borough of Bromley. [1] It was built in the early 16th century.
