Addington, London Facts for Kids

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St Mary's Church
Addington
OS grid reference	TQ375645
• Charing Cross	11.1 mi (17.9 km) NNW
London borough	Croydon
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	CROYDON
Postcode district	CR0
Post town	SOUTH CROYDON
Postcode district	CR2
Dialling code	01689

Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London

EU Parliament	London
UK Parliament	Croydon East
London Assembly	Croydon and Sutton
List of places UK England London 51°21′30″N 0°01′50″W / 51.3583°N 0.0305°W / 51.3583; -0.0305

Addington is a village and area located in south London, England. It is part of the London Borough of Croydon. Addington is about 11 miles (17.8 km) south of Charing Cross, which is a central point in London. It is also about 4 miles (6.4 km) south-east of the main part of Croydon.

Addington's Past: A Look at History
- Addington Palace: A Grand Home
- How Addington Grew
St Mary's Church: A Place of History
Getting Around Addington: Transport
- Tram Services
- Bus Connections
Sports and Fun in Addington
- Cricket and Golf
Gallery
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Addington's Past: A Look at History

In 1086, a very old survey called the Domesday Book mentioned this area. It was known as Edintona or Eddintone back then. People believe Addington got its name from Edda, who was a Saxon landowner. In the Domesday Book, two important estates, called manors, were listed here.

Addington Palace: A Grand Home

Addington Palace, a historic building

Addington Palace is a very old and grand building. It used to be called Addington Place or Addington Farm. This large house stands out in the village, near St Mary the Blessed Virgin Church.

A wealthy man named Barlow Trecothick built the main part of the Palace in 1780. He was from Boston, Massachusetts, in America. After moving to England, he became a Member of Parliament and even the Lord Mayor of the City of London.

Later, the Addington house was bought by the Archbishops of Canterbury. These are the most important leaders of the Church of England. They used Addington Palace as their country home for many years. From 1954 to 1996, it was home to the Royal School of Church Music.

How Addington Grew

In the 19th century, parts of the Addington estate were sold. This land later became what we know as New Addington.

Over time, Addington changed a lot. In the early 1900s, it was part of the county of Surrey. But in 1925, it became part of the County Borough of Croydon. Then, in 1965, Addington joined the larger area of Greater London. This meant it became part of the London Borough of Croydon.

Even though Addington is now part of a big city, it still feels like a village. You can find old houses and buildings there. There's even a blacksmith's forge from the 1740s that still makes metal items. The local pub, The Cricketers, is also a historic spot.

St Mary's Church: A Place of History

Southeast view of the Church of Saint Mary

St Mary's Church, Addington is an Anglican church in the village. It has a special connection to the Archbishops of Canterbury. Many Archbishops lived at Addington Palace in the 1800s.

Five Archbishops are buried at St Mary's Church. These include Charles Manners-Sutton (died 1828) and William Howley (died 1848). Other Archbishops buried there are John Bird Sumner (died 1862), Charles Longley (died 1868), and Archibald Campbell Tait (died 1882).

Getting Around Addington: Transport

Tram Services

The Addington Village Interchange is a tram stop. It connects Addington with Tramlink services. You can take a tram from here to West Croydon and New Addington. The Gravel Hill tram stop also serves the Addington Palace area.

Bus Connections

The Addington Village Interchange is also a bus hub. Many bus routes run by Transport for London stop here. These buses connect Addington to other areas. You can travel to places like Bromley, Croydon, Eltham, Hayes, Orpington, and Purley.