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Plaistow, Kent

Plaistow is a former hamlet that is now a suburban area in the north of the town of Bromley, Kent. The area was developed, initially by the People's Freehold Land Society, following the opening of Sandridge road railway station in 1878. Plaistow Lodge was built be estate owner Peter Thellusson in the late 18th century. St Mary's Church was consecrated in 1863. The area is within the council area of Bromley.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.416157,0.013335
Grid Reference: TQ 4010 7049
Council Area: Bromley CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 36053
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Plaistow,_Kent_36053

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