List of public art in the London Borough of Bromley facts for kids

Welcome to a guide about the amazing public art you can find in the London Borough of Bromley! Public art includes statues, memorials, and sculptures that are displayed in public places for everyone to enjoy. It often tells stories about history, important people, or special events.

Public Art in Beckenham

Beckenham is home to a special memorial.

Beckenham War Memorial

The Beckenham War Memorial.

This important memorial remembers those who served in wars. It is located where High Street, Rectory Road, Beckenham Road, and Croydon Road meet. It was created in 1921 by an artist named Newbury Abbot Trent. The memorial is made from a type of stone called Portland stone.

Public Art in Bickley

In Bickley, you can find another war memorial.

Bickley War Memorial

The Bickley War Memorial.

This memorial is a cross found in St George's churchyard. It was made in 1920 by William Godfrey Newton. The memorial is built from limestone and bronze.

Public Art in Biggin Hill

Biggin Hill has a war memorial and some cool airplane sculptures.

Biggin Hill War Memorial

The Biggin Hill War Memorial.

This stone memorial is on Main Road. It was put in place in 1923 to honor those who served.

Hurricane and Spitfire Sculptures

Replica Hurricane and Spitfire planes.

At the entrance to the RAF chapel on Main Road, you can see sculptures of a Hurricane and a Spitfire. These are famous British fighter planes. The current sculptures were put there in 2010.

Public Art in Bromley

Bromley has several interesting pieces of public art, including memorials and a mural.

Bromley Town Pump

The historic Bromley Town Pump.

On High Street, you can find an old town pump from the 1860s. It is made of cast iron.

War Memorials in Bromley

There are several war memorials in Bromley:

• A war memorial at St Luke's churchyard in Bromley Common. It is a cross with a figure of Christ, made around 1920 from Portland stone and bronze.
• Another memorial cross is at Holy Trinity churchyard, also in Bromley Common. This one was made by Evelyn Hellicar in 1920.
• The War memorial at St Peter and St Paul's churchyard was created by Sydney March in 1921. It is a column with a sculpture, made of Portland stone.
• The main Bromley War Memorial is on Martin's Hill. It was also made by Sydney March in 1922, using Portland stone and bronze.

Darwin Mural

The Darwin Mural in Bromley.

On High Street, on the side of a building called Daniel's, you can see a mural called Darwin Mural. It shows Charles Darwin, a famous scientist. This mural was painted by Bruce Williams in 2008.

Public Art in Chislehurst

Chislehurst has a significant war memorial.

Chislehurst War Memorial

The Chislehurst War Memorial.

This memorial is on Bromley Road and was designed by Reginald Blomfield in 1920. It is made of stone and is an example of Blomfield's "Cross of Sacrifice" design.

Public Art in Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Park is famous for its unique sculptures.

Prehistoric Animals (Crystal Palace Dinosaurs)

One of the prehistoric animal sculptures in Crystal Palace Park.

In Crystal Palace Park, you can see amazing statues of prehistoric animals like Anoplotherium, Dicynodon, Hylaeosaurus, Ichthyosaurus, Labyrinthodon, Mantellodon, Megaloceros, Megalosaurus, Megatherium, Mosasaurus, Palaeotherium, Plesiosaurs, Pterodactyl, and Teleosaurus. These were created between 1852 and 1855 by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins. They are made from re-constituted stone and are very old examples of dinosaur sculptures.

Bust of Joseph Paxton

Bust of Joseph Paxton.

Also in Crystal Palace Park, there is a bust (a sculpture of someone's head and shoulders) of Joseph Paxton. He was the designer of the Crystal Palace building. This bust was made by William F. Woodington in 1869 from Carrara marble.

Gorilla Sculpture

The Gorilla sculpture.

Near the Lower Lake in Crystal Palace Park, you'll find a statue of a Gorilla. This sculpture, made in 1961 by David Wynne, represents Guy the Gorilla, a famous gorilla who lived at London Zoo. It is made of Belgian marble.

Public Art in Keston

Keston has its own war memorial.

Keston War Memorial

The Keston War Memorial.

This memorial is on Heathfield Road. It is a stylised Latin cross made of Portland stone and bronze. It was created by Sydney March in 1920.

Public Art in Mottingham

Mottingham also has a war memorial.

Mottingham War Memorial

The Mottingham War Memorial.

You can find this stone memorial at the junction of Mottingham Road and West Park. It was made in 1920 by George Hubbard.

Public Art in Orpington

Orpington has a central war memorial.

Orpington War Memorial

The Orpington War Memorial.

This stone memorial is located at the busy junction of High Street, Spur Road, Sevenoaks Road, and Station Road. It was created by Charles Heaton Comyn in 1921.

Public Art in Penge

Penge has two war memorials.

War Memorial at Holy Trinity Church

The war memorial at Holy Trinity Church.

In Holy Trinity churchyard, there is a memorial cross made of Portland stone. It was unveiled in 1921.

Penge War Memorial

The Penge War Memorial.

This Celtic cross memorial is on High Street. It is made of granite and was unveiled in 1925.

Public Art in Petts Wood

Petts Wood has a unique sundial memorial.

William Willett Memorial Sundial

The William Willett Memorial Sundial.

In Petts Wood, you can find a sundial that acts as a memorial to William Willett. He was known for campaigning for daylight saving time. This stone sundial was put in place in 1927.

Public Art in St Mary Cray

St Mary Cray has a war memorial in its churchyard.

St Mary Cray War Memorial

The St Mary Cray War Memorial.

This Celtic cross memorial is in St Mary's churchyard. It is made of Portland stone and was unveiled in 1919.

Public Art in Shortlands

Shortlands has a war memorial designed by a notable artist.

Shortlands War Memorial

The Shortlands War Memorial.

This Celtic cross memorial is at the junction of Kingswood Road and Church Road. It was designed by W. D. Caröe and made of Leckhampton stone. It was unveiled in 1921.

Public Art in West Wickham

West Wickham has a war memorial that was moved.

West Wickham War Memorial

The West Wickham War Memorial.

This memorial cross is on Corkscrew Hill. It is made of granite and was unveiled in 1921 on the High Street. It was later moved to its current location in 1939.