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Bromley is a large suburban town in Kent. In AD 862 Ethelbert, the King of Kent, granted land to form the Manor of Bromley ('Bromleag'). Bromley Palace (also known as the Bishop's Palace), first constructed in 1100, was the bishop's palace of the Bishops of Rochester from the 12th century to 1845. The grounds contain a Holy Well and Oratory dedicated to Saint Blaise, a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Bromley remained a rural village until the opening of Shortlands station to its east in 1858, following which it saw rapid suburban development. From 1894-1965, for local government purposes, it was the basis of Bromley urban district. The writer H.G. Wells was born (1866) and brought up in Bromley. The town is within the council area of Bromley.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.405665,0.014808
Grid Reference: TQ 4023 6933
Council Area: Bromley CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 6067
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bromley,_Kent_6067
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.405665,0.014808
Grid Reference: TQ 4023 6933
Council Area: Bromley CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 6067
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bromley,_Kent_6067
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