Purley facts for kids

Purley is a name used for several different places, mostly towns and villages, in England and the United States. It can also refer to a family name or even a type of computer platform! Let's explore some of the most well-known places called Purley.

Places in England

Purley, London

Purley is a large area in the southern part of London, England. It's part of the London Borough of Croydon. This area is mostly residential, meaning many people live there in homes and apartments. It has a busy town center with shops, restaurants, and a train station. Purley is known for its green spaces and a mix of older and newer buildings. It's a popular place for families because it has good schools and is close to the countryside, but still has easy access to central London.

Purley Way

The Purley Way is a major road and a big shopping area located near Purley, London. It's famous for having many large retail stores, like furniture shops, electronics stores, and supermarkets. It's often called an "out-of-town" retail area because it's designed for people to drive to, with lots of parking. Many people visit Purley Way to find everything they need in one place, from clothes to home goods.

Purley on Thames

Purley on Thames is a village and civil parish in the county of Berkshire, England. It's located right on the banks of the River Thames, which is one of England's most famous rivers. This village is much smaller and quieter than Purley in London. It's known for its beautiful riverside views and peaceful atmosphere. Many people enjoy walking or cycling along the river paths here. It's a lovely spot for nature lovers and those looking for a calm place to live.

Places in the United States

Purley, North Carolina

Purley, North Carolina is a small unincorporated community in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. An unincorporated community means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government, but rather a collection of homes and businesses in a specific area. It's a rural area, meaning it has a lot of farmland and open spaces. Communities like Purley are often quiet and have a strong sense of local history.

Purley, Texas

Purley, Texas is another unincorporated community, this time located in Franklin County, Texas, United States. Like Purley, North Carolina, it's a small, rural area. These types of communities are often named after early settlers or important local landmarks. They play an important role in the history and culture of their surrounding counties, even if they don't have a large population.

Other Uses of Purley

• Purley (name) is also a family name, meaning some people have Purley as their last name.
• Purley (server platform) refers to a type of computer technology. It was a plan by the company Intel for a powerful computer system designed for big servers, which are computers that store and manage information for many other computers. This platform was planned to use special Skylake Xeon CPUs (Central Processing Units), which are like the "brains" of a computer.

See also

• Purleigh, Essex
• Pearly (disambiguation)