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Herne Hill, Surrey

Herne Hill is a suburban area in the north-west of larger metropolitan district of Dulwich, Surrey. By the mid-19th century, the area had become a prosperous suburb for the merchant class. The area was rapidly developed with terraced streets following the opening of Herne Hill railway station in 1862. The area is within the council areas of Southwark and Lambeth.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Surrey
Lat, Long: 51.45584,-0.098509
Grid Reference: TQ 3221 7469
Council Area: Southwark CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 21317
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Herne_Hill,_Surrey_21317

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