Chislehurst

Chislehurst {{IPA|}} is a place in the London Borough of Bromley.

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The name "Chislehurst" is derived from the Saxon words "chisle"

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which means gravel and "hurst" which means woodland and so

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Chislehurst means 'gravel woodland'.

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Between 1934 and 1965 Chislehurst was part of Chislehurst and Sidcup Urban District. Camden Place (now Chislehurst Golf Club) is where the French Emperor Napoleon III died in exile in 1873.

Related Topics:
1934 - 1965 - Chislehurst and Sidcup Urban District - Napoleon III

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A local attraction is Chislehurst Caves. The caves are considered to be of very ancient origin. They were originally used to mine flint and chalk. During World War II, thousands of people used them nightly as an air raid shelter. There is even a chapel. One child was born in the caves during WWII, and her name was 'Cavina'. The caves have also been used as a venue for live music, and even Jimi Hendrix once played there live, not to mention The Who. The caves are reputedly haunted, and Druids are said to have made grisly human sacrifices in the depths of the caves. You can tour the caves most days, and on Sundays, there is a special extended tour, lasting approximately one and a half hours.

Related Topics:
Chislehurst Caves - World War II - Jimi Hendrix - The Who - Druid

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Chislehurst West may be found by going towards Mottingham, and this area includes the biggest

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of the ponds, and the High Street, which has many pubs and restaurants. Chislehurst West was

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previously known as 'Pricking' and 'Prickend'.

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Chislehurst has a varied selection of public houses which will suit all tastes.

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Nearest places:

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• Elmstead
• Sidcup
• Petts Wood
• Mottingham
• Eltham

Nearest railway station:

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• Chislehurst railway station
 
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