Crayford Urban District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crayford |
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| Motto: FORTITER ET RECTE (BOLDLY AND RIGHTLY) | |
 Crayford Town Hall |
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| Geography | |
| Status | Urban district |
| HQ | Crayford |
| History | |
| Created | 1920 |
| Abolished | 1965 |
| Succeeded by | London Borough of Bexley |
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Crayford was a special area in north west Kent, England. It had its own local government from 1920 to 1965. This area included the town of Crayford itself, along with nearby places like Barnehurst, Barnes Cray, and Slade Green.
Having its own local government meant that people in Crayford could make decisions about things like local services and rules for their community.
How Crayford Became a District
Crayford became an urban district in 1920. An urban district was a type of local government area. It was set up to manage towns and more built-up areas. Before this, Crayford was part of the Dartford Rural District, which managed countryside areas.
This change meant Crayford could focus on the needs of its growing town. It was a step towards giving local people more control over their area.
The Town Hall's Story
In 1929, the Crayford Urban District Council needed a place to meet and work. They found a building that had been a canteen for the Vickers company. Vickers was a large engineering firm.
The council bought this building and changed it into the Crayford Town Hall. This became the main office for the local government. It was where important decisions for Crayford were made.
What Happened to Crayford?
The Crayford Urban District came to an end in 1965. This happened because of a big change in how London was governed. The London Government Act 1963 was a law that reorganised many local areas.
Crayford's area was joined with other nearby districts. These areas together formed the new London Borough of Bexley. This meant that Crayford no longer had its own separate local government. Instead, it became part of a larger London borough.
