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Lost Heritage: The Carnegie Library

Posted on 6 May 2026 by campaignr

The Carnegie Library replaced Neelgharies house, bequethed to the council by Emily Dowling, second wife of George Sparkes. She had required the site to be used to benefit and better the townspeople. The generous philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, provided funds to … Continue reading →

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Bromley Town Centre Park Trail – Stop 9/1 (Gatehouse & Palace Farm)

Posted on 24 July 2024 by campaignr

To continue the Heritage Trail, go down the alleyway, and when it emerges onto Rochester Avenue, turn right into the former civic centre. Cross the car park diagonally to the large beech tree. Just down the old Carriage Drive is St Blaise’s Well. Continue reading →

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Bromley Town Centre Park Trail – Stop 2/2 (Old Homeopathy Hospital)

Posted on 17 July 2024 by campaignr

To continue the Heritage Trail, walk through the Glades shopping centre, then in Market Square, turn left down the High Street until you reach the Churchill Theatre, just past there turn under the arch into Library Gardens. Continue reading →

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Lost Heritage: High Street No. 117, former Importers Coffee House

Posted on 19 April 2022 by campaignr

Importers coffee was a Georgian building in the site occupied now by Burger King. It was a beloved shop, which many people remember for the aroma of coffee that drifted down the High Street. At that time, shops that sold … Continue reading →

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North St: The National School or The Parish School on North Street – Lost Heritage

Posted on 26 November 2020 by campaignr

The Parish school, then known as the National School, was built on the corner of North Street and College Road, in 1854.  The building was especially designed for it, by the eminent architect James Piers St Aubyn, who also designed … Continue reading →

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Lost Heritage: Widmore Road Demolished – Homeopathy Hospital

Posted on 26 November 2020 by campaignr

Homeopathy was a popular treatment in Bromley, starting in 1865  when part of the White Hart Inn was opened as a homeopathic dispensary, and when it outgrew this accommodation,  Bromley’s first homeopathic hospital opened in 1889 at 19 Widmore Road.  … Continue reading →

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