Sundridge, London facts for kids
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| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BROMLEY |
| Postcode district | BR1 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Sundridge Park, often called just Sundridge, is a cool area in Greater London. It's part of the London Borough of Bromley. Before 1965, it was in the historic county of Kent.
You can find Sundridge Park north of Bromley. It's also near places like Widmore, Bickley, Grove Park, and Downham. For a while, Sundridge and nearby Plaistow shared names a lot. For example, the main shops in Sundridge are right next to Plaistow Green. Businesses used both names. But now, people are trying to make sure each area has its own clear identity. Sundridge even has its own village sign!
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A Look Back: Sundridge Park's History
Sundridge Park was first mentioned way back in 987. Back then, it was called 'Sundresse'. In the Middle Ages, the Le Blund family owned the land here.
In the early 1700s, a big house was built where Sundridge Park Manor now stands. Later, in 1795, Sir Claude Scott bought that house and had it taken down. He then built the amazing building we see today. It was surrounded by beautiful parkland.
Sundridge Park Mansion: A Grand Building
Sundridge Park Manor is a very important building. It's so special that it's a Grade I listed mansion. This means it's considered to be of exceptional interest. The famous architect John Nash designed it, and Samuel Wyatt built it.
For many years, the mansion was used as a place for business meetings and training. But now, it's being turned into fancy apartments. A lot of the land that used to belong to the mansion is now the Sundridge Park Golf Club.
Getting Around Sundridge Park
It's easy to get around Sundridge Park and to other parts of London.
Trains
Sundridge Park railway station is right here. From this station, you can catch trains to Bromley North and Grove Park. At Grove Park, you can connect to trains going to central London, like London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street. You can also go to places like Orpington and Sevenoaks.
Buses
Sundridge is also served by several London Buses routes:
- Route 126: This bus goes to Bromley or to Eltham. It passes through Grove Park and Mottingham.
- Route 261: You can take this bus to Lewisham (via Grove Park and Lee Green) or to Locksbottom (via Bromley and Bromley Common).
- Route 314: This route goes to Eltham (via Elmstead, Coldharbour, and New Eltham). It also goes to New Addington (via Bromley, Hayes, Coney Hall, and Addington Village).
- Route 336: This bus travels to Catford (via Downham and Bellingham) and to Locksbottom (via Bromley, Bickley, Southborough, and Bromley Common).
Famous People Who Lived Here
Some interesting people have lived in Sundridge Park:
- David Bowie - A very famous musician. He lived at 4 Plaistow Grove from 1955 to 1965.
- Peter Kropotkin - A Russian thinker and writer. He lived at 61 Crescent Road for a time.
Images for kids
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Shops along College Road
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St Mary's Church, built 1861-63
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Plaistow Green
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The shopping parade along Plaistow Lane, looking east
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The shopping parade looking west
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Sundridge Park Golf Club
