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West Brompton, Middlesex

West Brompton is an urban area in the south-west of Kensington, Middlesex. The area, previously fields and market gardens, was developed during the 19th century. Brompton Cemetery (1840) has a formal layout with a central chapel, based on the design of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The Lillie Bridge Grounds (1866-1888) was the home of Middlesex CCC from 1869-1872 before the club moved to Lord's.The area is within the council area of Kensington and Chelsea.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.487228,-0.189574
Grid Reference: TQ 2579 7802
Council Area: Kensington and Chelsea CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 48462
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/West_Brompton,_Middlesex_48462

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