Bromley Common

Settlement in Kent

England

Bromley Common

St. George's Road, Bickley St. George&#039;s Road is a private 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. — St. George's Road, Bickley Credit: Malc McDonald

Bromley Common is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Bromley, in the county of Kent, England. Situated approximately 11 miles southeast of central London, it is a popular residential district known for its peaceful atmosphere and convenient amenities.

The area takes its name from the vast common land that once dominated the landscape, providing a natural grazing area for livestock. Over the years, the common has been gradually developed, and today it serves as a recreational space for residents and visitors alike. The common is adorned with beautiful green spaces, including Jubilee Country Park, which offers picturesque walking trails, woodlands, and ponds.

Bromley Common benefits from excellent transport links, with several bus routes serving the area and providing easy access to nearby towns and villages. Bromley South railway station is also within close proximity, offering regular services to London Victoria, Bromley North, and Orpington.

The area boasts a range of amenities, including local shops, supermarkets, and restaurants, ensuring residents have easy access to everyday necessities. The nearby Bromley town center provides additional shopping opportunities, with a variety of high street brands, independent shops, and a vibrant market.

Families are attracted to Bromley Common due to its excellent schools, such as Farnborough Primary School and Darrick Wood School, which are both highly regarded educational institutions in the area.

Overall, Bromley Common offers a peaceful and well-connected suburban lifestyle, making it an attractive place to live for individuals and families seeking a balance between urban convenience and natural beauty.

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Bromley Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.382311/0.04634 or Grid Reference TQ4266. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St. George's Road, Bickley

St. George's Road is a private 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.

Malc McDonald

Southwark Place, Bickley

Southwark Place is a residential cul-de-sac 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.

Malc McDonald

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.

Malc McDonald

Fontwell Drive, Southborough, near Bromley

Fontwell Drive is a residential cul-de-sac in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon.

Malc McDonald

Southborough Lane, Southborough, near Bromley

Southborough Lane is a suburban road near Bromley in outer 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.

Malc McDonald

Cloisters Avenue, Southborough, near Bromley

Cloisters Avenue is a residential road in Southborough, 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.

Malc McDonald

The Chequers, Southborough, near Bromley

The Chequers pub in Southborough, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon, as it was beginning to get dark. Deciduous trees were bare for the winter season, but evergreens had kept their leaves.

Malc McDonald

Pope Road, Bromley

Pope Road is a residential road in Bromley, in the outer suburbs of south east London. This image was taken on a dull and gloomy January afternoon, as darkness was falling.

Malc McDonald

Norman Park, Bromley

An entrance to Norman Park in Bromley, 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.

Malc McDonald

London Loop path in Jubilee Country Park

David Martin

London Loop path in Jubilee Country Park

David Martin

Path in Jubilee Country Park

A nearby sign explains that this path was a former military road, part of a Second World War anti-aircraft gun emplacement.

David Martin

Old Milestone by A21, Farnborough Common, Locks Bottom, 130m West of Fantail junction

The Milestone is located on edge of shrubbery, behind path on the North of the road. Parish of Bromley (Bromley District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Bromley marker design, erected by the Sevenoaks turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- (1 / MILE / TO / FARNBORO) : : (13 / MILES / TO / LONDON /BRIDGE) Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1299025 Link

Milestone Society National ID: KE_LBFA13