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Willett Memorial Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent

England

Willett Memorial Wood

Sayes Court Road, St Mary Cray Houses on Sayes Court Road in St Mary Cray, in the outer suburbs of South East London.
Sayes Court Road, St Mary Cray Credit: Malc McDonald

Willett Memorial Wood is a beautiful and serene forest located in Kent, England. Covering an area of approximately 30 hectares, the wood is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including oak, beech, and chestnut trees, as well as various species of birds and small mammals.

Visitors to Willett Memorial Wood can enjoy a peaceful walk along the well-maintained trails that wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing the perfect spot to relax and take in the natural beauty of the area.

In addition to its recreational opportunities, Willett Memorial Wood also holds historical significance. The wood is named in memory of a local family who once owned the land, and there are remnants of old buildings and structures that provide insight into the area's past.

Overall, Willett Memorial Wood is a tranquil and picturesque destination that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.399262/0.08325776 or Grid Reference TQ4568. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sayes Court Road, St Mary Cray Houses on Sayes Court Road in St Mary Cray, in the outer suburbs of South East London.
Sayes Court Road, St Mary Cray
Houses on Sayes Court Road in St Mary Cray, in the outer suburbs of South East London.
Houses on Leesons Hill, St Mary Cray Houses on Leesons Hill, in St Mary Cray in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken at around midday on a very sunny October day. The shadows are nevertheless longer than during the summer months, as the sun is lower in the sky.
Houses on Leesons Hill, St Mary Cray
Houses on Leesons Hill, in St Mary Cray in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken at around midday on a very sunny October day. The shadows are nevertheless longer than during the summer months, as the sun is lower in the sky.
Murray Road, St Mary Cray Murray Road accesses a small industrial estate in St Mary Cray, in the outer suburbs of south east London.
Murray Road, St Mary Cray
Murray Road accesses a small industrial estate in St Mary Cray, in the outer suburbs of south east London.
Chislehurst Outside the railway station, a promotional vehicle for a nearby restaurant.
Chislehurst
Outside the railway station, a promotional vehicle for a nearby restaurant.
The Ramblers Rest Located beside the A222, on Summer Hill, Chislehurst.
The Ramblers Rest
Located beside the A222, on Summer Hill, Chislehurst.
The Ramblers Rest Located beside the A222, on Summer Hill, Chislehurst.
The Ramblers Rest
Located beside the A222, on Summer Hill, Chislehurst.
The Prince Imperial Monument Napoléon, Prince Imperial (Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte; 16 March 1856 – 1 June 1879). After his father was dethroned in 1870, he moved with his family to England. On his father's death in January 1873, he was proclaimed by the Bonapartist faction as Napoleon IV. In England, he trained as a soldier. Keen to see action, he persuaded the British to allow him to participate in the Anglo-Zulu War. In 1879, serving with British forces, he was killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus.
The Prince Imperial Monument
Napoléon, Prince Imperial (Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte; 16 March 1856 – 1 June 1879). After his father was dethroned in 1870, he moved with his family to England. On his father's death in January 1873, he was proclaimed by the Bonapartist faction as Napoleon IV. In England, he trained as a soldier. Keen to see action, he persuaded the British to allow him to participate in the Anglo-Zulu War. In 1879, serving with British forces, he was killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus.
The Prince Imperial Monument Napoléon, Prince Imperial (Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte; 16 March 1856 – 1 June 1879). After his father was dethroned in 1870, he moved with his family to England. On his father's death in January 1873, he was proclaimed by the Bonapartist faction as Napoleon IV. In England, he trained as a soldier. Keen to see action, he persuaded the British to allow him to participate in the Anglo-Zulu War. In 1879, serving with British forces, he was killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus.
The Prince Imperial Monument
Napoléon, Prince Imperial (Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte; 16 March 1856 – 1 June 1879). After his father was dethroned in 1870, he moved with his family to England. On his father's death in January 1873, he was proclaimed by the Bonapartist faction as Napoleon IV. In England, he trained as a soldier. Keen to see action, he persuaded the British to allow him to participate in the Anglo-Zulu War. In 1879, serving with British forces, he was killed in a skirmish with a group of Zulus.
Bear hug sculpture seat, Scadbury Park
Bear hug sculpture seat, Scadbury Park
Autumn leaves beside Midfield Way
Autumn leaves beside Midfield Way
Oldfield Road, Bickley Oldfield Road is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Oldfield Road, Bickley
Oldfield Road is a residential road in Bickley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.
Grassy slope above Hoblingwell Wood
Grassy slope above Hoblingwell Wood
Leesons Hill
Leesons Hill
Commercial buildings seen across St Mary Cray station
Commercial buildings seen across St Mary Cray station
Sloping verge beside Amherst Drive
Sloping verge beside Amherst Drive
Top of Cray Valley Road The road descends from this point into the Cray Valley south of St Mary Cray station.
Top of Cray Valley Road
The road descends from this point into the Cray Valley south of St Mary Cray station.
Poverest Road
Poverest Road
Station Square, Petts Wood
Station Square, Petts Wood
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Willett Memorial Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4568 (Lat: 51.399262, Lng: 0.08325776)

Unitary Authority: Bromley

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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///grit.verbs.lace. Near Chislehurst, London

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Lat/Long: 51.4011265/0.0873631
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Willett Memorial
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Edlmann Memorial
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Bus Stop
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Bin: no
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Bench: yes
Bin: yes
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Petts Wood and Hawkwood Estate
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Petts Wood and Hawkwood Estate
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Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00
Ref: BR7 354D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.3982235/0.0899851
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Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
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Willett Wood
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Lat/Long: 51.4018414/0.0838537
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Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.3966124/0.0838345
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Lat/Long: 51.3977118/0.0898314
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Ref GB Tflcid: RWG195533
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Lat/Long: 51.3987119/0.0899721
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Barrier: cycle_barrier
Height: 1.1
Material: metal
Width: 0.6
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