West Wickham
Coordinates: 51°22′35″N 0°01′10″W / 51.3765, -0.0193 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...
OS grid reference	TQ379660
London borough	Bromley
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	WEST WICKHAM
Postcode district	BR4
Dial code	020
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
London Assembly	Bexley and Bromley
European Parliament	London
List of places: UK • England • London

West Wickham is a place in the London Borough of Bromley, England. It is 10.3 miles (16.6 km) south east of Charing Cross. Image File history File links Greater_london_outline_map_bw. ... Image File history File links Red_pog. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... The London Borough of Bromley is a London Borough of outer southeast London, England. ... The Ceremonial counties of England are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government with reference to the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England. ... Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. ... The region, also known as Government Office Region, is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity of England in the United Kingdom. ... Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. ... This is an alphabetical list of countries of the world, including independent states (both those that are internationally recognised and generally unrecognised), inhabited dependent territories and areas of special sovereignty. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK postal codes are known as postcodes. ... Br2 redirects here. ... The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Numbering Plan, is regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which replaced the Office of Telecommunications (Oftel) in 2003. ... 020 is the dial code for Greater London in the United Kingdom. ... The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is the Home Office police force responsible for Greater London, with the exception of the square mile of the City of London. ... A Fire Appliance belonging to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service The fire service in the United Kingdom has undergone dramatic changes since the beginning of the 21st century, a process that has been propelled by a devolution of central government powers, new legislation and a change to operational... The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is the statutory fire and rescue service for London, England. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is the largest ambulance service in the world that does not directly charge its patients for its services. ... Greater London is divided into a number of constituencies for London Assembly elections. ... Bexley and Bromley is a constituency represented in the London Assembly. ... This is a list of Members of the European Parliament for the United Kingdom in the 2004 to 2009 session, ordered by name. ... London is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places within counties List of places in Bedfordshire List of places in Berkshire List of places in Buckinghamshire List of places in Cambridgeshire List of places in Cheshire List of places in Cleveland List of places... This is a partial list of places in London, England. ... The London Borough of Bromley is a London Borough of outer southeast London, England. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... The Victorian Eleanor Cross at Charing Cross The name Charing Cross, now given to a district of central London in the City of Westminster, comes from the original hamlet of Charing, where King Edward I placed a memorial to his wife, Eleanor of Castile. ...

West Wickham boasts a rich history dating back to early settlements existing since 1068. Events Emperor Go-Sanjo ascends the throne of Japan William the Conqueror takes Exeter after a brief siege Births Henry I of England (d. ...

The High Street and Station Road, boasts a wealth of local retail outlets, pubs and restaurants. The restaurants offer a diverse range of cultural cuisines: Topolinos/Prima Donnas (Italian); The Blue Bengal (Indian Food) to name but a few. Regional cuisines Indian cuisine can be broken down into three distinct regional styles: North Indian Rajasthan/Gujarat Punjab Kashmir Benaras Mughlai/durbar South Indian Kerala Andhra Kannada/Mysore Tamil cuisine Maharashtrian Eastern Bengali Assamese Thanks to Indias geography, wheat is a staple of North Indian foods, while rice is...

There are some famous pubs, including the recently refurbished 'The Railway' opposite West Wickham railway station and 'The Swan' located on the High Street.

West Wickham Swimming Pools offers excellent gym and swimming facilities and is run as a charitable trust. It also hosts a plaque containing the original bark of Stock Tree (a tree so called as it was behind the village stocks) that once stood opposite 'The Swan' which was cut down owing to the requirement to build a new road. Spes or Hope; engraving by Sebald Beham, German c1540 The stocks are a device used since medieval times for public humiliation, corporal punishment, and torture. ...

West Wickham is also home to Beccehamians RFC a Rugby Union Club founded in 1933 (formerly Old Beccehamians RFC) which plays competitive rugby in the Men's Premier League in Kent (Kent 1). Other clubs nearby include Croydon RFC (formerly Shirley Wanderers) and Beckenham RFC. A rugby union scrum. ...

East Wickham is part of the settlement of Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. Welling is a district in the London Borough of Bexley. ... The London Borough of Bexley is a London borough in south east London, England and forms part of Outer London. ...

Notable people from West Wickham

• David Bowie the singer (actually born in Beckenham)
• Enid Blyton the writer
• John Brason the stage actor
• W. G. Grace the sportsman
• Rosie Huggins the singer
• Michael Donovan voice actor

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Nearest places

• Eden Park
• Shirley
• Hayes
• Coney Hall
• Addington

Eden Park is a place in the London Borough of Bromley. ... Shirley is a place in the London Borough of Croydon, England. ... Hayes is a place in the London Borough of Bromley, south-east London, England. ... Coney Hall is a suburban district, centred on the Coney Hill Estate, part of West Wickham in the London Borough of Bromley, England. ... Addington is a village in the London Borough of Croydon in south London. ...

Nearest stations

• West Wickham railway station
• Eden Park railway station
• Addington Village tram stop

West Wickham railway station serves West Wickham in the London Borough of Bromley in south east London, in Travelcard Zone 5. ... Eden Park railway station serves Eden Park in the London Borough of Bromley in south east London, in Travelcard Zone 5. ... Addington Interchange tram stop is a halt on Tramlink service in the London Borough of Croydon, serving Addington Village by New Addington. ...

External links

• For information on the history of West Wickham

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