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Purley is a suburban town in Surrey. The earliest reference to the estate or Purley is from the 12th century, though it remained a small hamlet to the north-west of Purley House until the late 19th century. Following the opening of Caterham Junction railway station close to the hamlet in 1855, the area around the station began to be developed. The station was renamed Purley Station in 1888. From 1915-1965, for local government purposes, Purley and its neighbouring town of Coulsdon formed the basis of Coulsdon and Purley urban district. During this period, especially the inter-war years, both towns saw large-scale suburban development. The town is within the council area of Croydon.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Surrey
Lat, Long: 51.340596,-0.111855
Grid Reference: TQ 3161 6186
Council Area: Croydon CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 37007
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Purley,_Surrey_37007
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Surrey
Lat, Long: 51.340596,-0.111855
Grid Reference: TQ 3161 6186
Council Area: Croydon CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 37007
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Purley,_Surrey_37007
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