What does Cray mean in St Mary Cray?
David Richardson fresh, clean
Named from the River Cray (a British river-name meaning ‘fresh, clean’). The affix is from the dedication of the church to St Mary.
What is a Cray place name?
Cray (river) – 814 (Crayford) Probably ‘the clean, fresh and clear river’ or possibly ‘the river that often floods’.
Is St Mary Cray a town?
St Mary Cray is an area of South East London, England, within the London Borough of Bromley. Historically it was a market town in the county of Kent. It is located north of Orpington, and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Charing Cross….
| St Mary Cray | |
|---|---|
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | Orpington |
When did Orpington leave Kent?
1965
Orpington Urban District
| Orpington | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| • Origin | Kent Review Order 1934 |
| • Created | 1934 |
| • Abolished | 1965 |
Which zone is St Mary Cray?
Zone 6
It is in Travelcard Zone 6, and the station is managed by Southeastern. Services are provided by Southeastern, and Thameslink.
When was St Paul’s Cray built?
Housing estate under construction at St Paul’s Cray, Bromley, 1949.
Why is Elmers End called Elmers End?
The term ‘Elmerus’ was regarded as a traitor in Anglo Saxon. The Green was the site of many hangings during the 15th and 16th centuries, hence how Elmers End potentially got its name.
Is Orpington classed as London?
Orpington is a town and area in south east London, England, within the London Borough of Bromley. It is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.
Is Orpington oyster?
Orpington is in zone 6. The daily cap for zones 1-6, 2-6 or 3-6 are the same at £11.80, so it doesn’t matter which route you take if you cap out. Get an Oyster card and that is the maximum you will pay for the day, even if (for example) you head into central London after the day at Excel is over.
Which zone is Bromley South?
It is in Travelcard Zone 5.
What county is St Pauls Cray in?
Greater London
St Paul’s Cray is an area of South East London, England, within the London Borough of Bromley and the historic county of Kent. It is located south of Sidcup and north of Orpington….
| St Paul’s Cray | |
|---|---|
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | London |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Is Beckenham a nice place to live?
Priced-out young couples and families are discovering great bars, eateries and good-value homes in a sweet spot half an hour from town. G iven it is so close to busy Bromley, the south-east London suburb of Beckenham has a surprisingly successful high street.
