St Paul's Cray

Settlement in Kent

England

St Paul's Cray

Day nursery, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent Queen Mary's is a very large hospital, so this purpose-built day nursery is provided where doctors, nurses and other staff can leave babies and small children to be looked after during the day.
And that, I believe, concludes the TQ47 hectad, to which I have contributed, by my reckoning, 64 first geographs.  No prizes, I know - it's been hard work, but very, very enjoyable!  See you soon in TQ46!
Day nursery, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent Credit: Dr Neil Clifton

St Paul's Cray is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Bromley, in the county of Kent, England. Situated approximately 13 miles southeast of central London, it is part of the Greater London metropolitan area.

The area is named after the medieval St Paul's Church, which stands at its center and dates back to the 12th century. St Paul's Cray is bordered by the areas of Chislehurst to the north, Orpington to the east, and St Mary Cray to the south.

St Paul's Cray is primarily a residential area, characterized by a mix of housing types. It features a combination of traditional Victorian and Edwardian houses, as well as more modern developments. The area enjoys a peaceful and suburban atmosphere, with several green spaces and open fields, providing a pleasant environment for residents.

There are several amenities and facilities available in St Paul's Cray, including local shops, supermarkets, and a variety of small businesses. Nearby Nugent Shopping Park offers a range of retail outlets and restaurants. The area benefits from good transportation links, with St Mary Cray railway station providing regular train services to London Victoria and Blackfriars.

In terms of education, St Paul's Cray is home to a number of primary schools and secondary schools, catering to the needs of local families. The area also benefits from proximity to several parks and recreational areas, including Scadbury Park Nature Reserve and Foots Cray Meadows.

Overall, St Paul's Cray offers a peaceful residential environment with convenient access to both urban amenities and natural surroundings, making it an attractive place to live within the Greater London area.

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St Paul's Cray Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.402937/0.10046 or Grid Reference TQ4669. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Day nursery, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent Queen Mary's is a very large hospital, so this purpose-built day nursery is provided where doctors, nurses and other staff can leave babies and small children to be looked after during the day.
And that, I believe, concludes the TQ47 hectad, to which I have contributed, by my reckoning, 64 first geographs.  No prizes, I know - it's been hard work, but very, very enjoyable!  See you soon in TQ46!
Day nursery, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent
Queen Mary's is a very large hospital, so this purpose-built day nursery is provided where doctors, nurses and other staff can leave babies and small children to be looked after during the day. And that, I believe, concludes the TQ47 hectad, to which I have contributed, by my reckoning, 64 first geographs. No prizes, I know - it's been hard work, but very, very enjoyable! See you soon in TQ46!
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.
Warehouse in St Mary Cray A warehouse in St Mary Cray, in the outer suburbs of south east London.
Warehouse in St Mary Cray
A warehouse in St Mary Cray, in the outer suburbs of south east London.
Railway viaduct, St Mary Cray A railway viaduct in St Mary Cray, in the outer suburbs of south east London.  The viaduct carries the main line from London to Chatham, Dover and the Isle of Thanet.

Look closely at the viaduct arches, and it may become obvious that it is two structures, one behind the other.  The railway line originally had two tracks, carried by the viaduct further back.  Two more tracks were added in the late 1950s, which meant the viaduct needed to be widened.  This was done by adding the section of viaduct in front, closer to the camera.
Railway viaduct, St Mary Cray
A railway viaduct in St Mary Cray, in the outer suburbs of south east London. The viaduct carries the main line from London to Chatham, Dover and the Isle of Thanet. Look closely at the viaduct arches, and it may become obvious that it is two structures, one behind the other. The railway line originally had two tracks, carried by the viaduct further back. Two more tracks were added in the late 1950s, which meant the viaduct needed to be widened. This was done by adding the section of viaduct in front, closer to the camera.
Bear hug sculpture seat, Scadbury Park
Bear hug sculpture seat, Scadbury Park
Junction of Sevenoaks Way and Midfield Way
Junction of Sevenoaks Way and Midfield Way
Autumn leaves beside Midfield Way
Autumn leaves beside Midfield Way
Houses in Midfield Way
Houses in Midfield Way
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
Autumn sunlight in Petts Wood
Autumn sunlight in Petts Wood
Edlmann Memorial, Petts Wood In memory of Francis Edlmann who purchased the woodland to protect it from development. It was subsequently given to the National Trust.
Edlmann Memorial, Petts Wood
In memory of Francis Edlmann who purchased the woodland to protect it from development. It was subsequently given to the National Trust.
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St Paul's Cray is located at Grid Ref: TQ4669 (Lat: 51.402937, Lng: 0.10046)

Unitary Authority: Bromley

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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Nearby Amenities

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Hoblingwell Wood
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Beautiful Nails
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Swarez Barbers
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Lewisham + Bromley Credit Union
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BR Ink
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