England Travel » Bromley Football Club http://eltoroarchers.org all about england travel Sun, 03 Jul 2011 15:16:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Bromley In England http://eltoroarchers.org/england-travel/bromley-in-england http://eltoroarchers.org/england-travel/bromley-in-england#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:38:31 +0000 admin http://eltoroarchers.org/england-travel/bromley-in-england Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Bromley is a small city which is also referred as London Borough of Bromley because it is a metropolitan center for the London Plan. Being located in the Kent County the origin for the name of Bromley is through old English broom hill according to the records. This small city is a fascinating place for the tourist to be in as it boasts several large retail and shopping areas that also include the Glades shopping centre and pedestrianised high street. The London Borough of Bromley Civic centre is also located in the city. The city is also one of the largest and major metropolitan centers with regards to the London Plan. The notable Wickham Court with its crow stepped gable construction is also located in the city. The main retail rival of city is Croydon located at the west of Bromley.

About Bromley

There are two main railway stations that provide connections to the West End and to the City. The South of Bromley is located towards the main line from Dover which is served by local and fast services to Blackfriars and Victoria.

The northern part of Bromley is located at the southern end through a very short line branch from Grove Park from where there are connections easily made for Cannon Street, London Bridge and towards London Charing Cross.

The football club of the city known as Bromley Football Club is presently playing for the Conference South and the club owns the highest level of regionalized football throughout England.

Attractions

There are also a number of theatres located in Bromley and the most notable among them is the Churchill Theatre which is located in the town centre and there is also the Bromley Little Theatre towards the north railway station of Bromley. Apart from this there are also other attractions in and around Bromley which are a must visit on your trip.

The Bethlem Hospital

The Bethlem Royal Hospital Museum and Archives had been established as the archives department for the hospital and for Maudsley hospital. this museum and Archives today houses historical and art collections of unique interest and it is also historicallyimportant in the treatment of mental health apart from its marvelous collections of drawings and paintings by the present and past artists.

Bromley Museum

The Bromley Museum is located at the Orpington Priory and is a major tourist attraction for its historic buildings that are set in striking gardens.

The Museum holds a number of provisional events and exhibitions and it has displays about the history of the local area throughout the year. This museum is an ideal place for both children and adults with free entry.

Christmas Tree Farm

The Christmas Tree Farm is one of the best places for everyone right from grandparents to small children to get a closer look atanimals that are situated just besides the attractive village of Downe.

Crofton Roman Villa

This is the only villa that is open for the public in the Greater London. The area is renowned for these Roman remains, a house of ten rooms that are protected from public viewing from inside as they include tiled floors and the half under-floor heating system.

By: Jake Ravech

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