Chapels · London
Elmers End
Elmers End — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
About
Elmers End is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Elmers End is a chapel located in London. It is known for its distinctive architectural features, reflecting the religious heritage of the area.
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Background
History
The name Elmers End was probably from the Aylmer family marking the Southern 'end' of the land, local landowners in the 13th century, although the Aylmer family's clan rarely left the Great North Wood area, which took up most of Norwood and Crystal Palace. An alternative view is that the land was owned by Ralph Aylmer during the reign of Henry III (1216–1272) and was classified as a 'district'. The name Beckenham came about 50 years later, although this claim is completely contradicted by the Bromley Council website which shows Beckenham being historically present since AD862 and Elmers End since AD1226. Development continued apace in the early 20th century, with a large industrial estate…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3971, -0.0525
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR3 4BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beckenham and Penge
Sources
- wikidata: Q1076782 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Elmers End (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elmers End?
- Elmers End is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR3 4BT), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- Is Elmers End free to visit?
- Yes, Elmers End is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elmers End?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BR3 4BT. It sits within the Beckenham and Penge parliamentary constituency.