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Places to see in ( Westerham - UK )

Places to see in ( Westerham - UK )

Westerham is a town and civil parish in Kent, England, 5 miles west of Sevenoaks. It is recorded as early as the 9th century, and was mentioned in the Domesday Book in a Norman form, Oistreham. (compare Ouistreham in Normandy, Oistreham in 1086). Hām is Old English for a village or homestead, and so Westerham means a westerly homestead. The River Darent flows through the town, and formerly powered three watermills.

There is evidence that the area around Westerham has been settled for thousands of years: finds such as a Celtic fortification (c 2000 BC) and a Roman road are close by, along with the remains of a Roman encampment just past the ruins of a tower south of the town at the summit of Tower Woods. The tower dates back to the 18th century, and was originally constructed by the owners of Squerryes Court as a folly for their children's amusement.

The manor was originally run by Godwin, Earl of Wessex and later by his son Harold Godwinson the last Saxon King of England. The first Norman lord of Westerham was Eustace II of Boulogne, and the town appears in the Domesday Book as Oistreham. By 1227 Henry III granted Westerham a market charter, making the new village a major player in the buying and selling of cattle in Kent, a tradition that survived to 1961 when the last cattle market was held. St Mary's Church is thought to date from the 13th century, although it is much altered in Victorian times. In 1503 the Protestant martyr John Frith was born in the town.

In 1922 Winston Churchill MP purchased Chartwell Manor on the outskirts of Westerham, which, apart from the time he spent at 10 Downing Street, was his home for the rest of his life. Chartwell is now administered by the National Trust. There is a statue of Sir Winston Churchill on the village green at Westerham. It was sculpted by Oscar Nemon and stands on a base of Yugoslavian stone, the gift of Marshal Josip Broz Tito.

Chartwell is accessible from the B2026 from either Westerham to the north or from Edenbridge to the south. From the M25-junction 6, then east along the A25 via Oxted and the B269, or M25-junction 5/M26/A21, then west along the A25 near Sevenoaks and south down the B2026; or get the 246 bus to Chartwell in the Summer.

Westerham is served by the Transport for London bus service 246 with services to Bromley via Hayes and Biggin Hill, as well as the go route 401 to Sevenoaks and Southdown 594 and 595 to Tatsfield, Limpsfield and Oxted. The nearest rail link to Westerham is at Oxted station. Westerham is on the A25 road running along the Vale of Holmesdale, slightly south of the M25 motorway. The A233 road goes north to Biggin Hill and Bromley.

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Inside abandoned Aldwych station | City Secrets | Time Out

Aldwych tube station (formerly Strand) opened in 1907. It was used as a shelter during the Blitz, and more recently as a film location after its closure in 1994. Time Out got a bit of a peek into the secret tunnels and platforms of the station.

The Bakery Restaurant with Rooms, Near Westerham Kent , United Kingdom HD review

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Situated in the centre of Tatsfield, just outside the historic market town of Westerham, The Bakery Restaurant with Rooms is a 10-minute drive of London Biggin Hill Airport and offers free Wi-Fi and a bar.
The individually designed rooms at The Bakery feature en suite shower room with underfloor heating and a hairdryer. The rooms are soundproofed and also benefit from Egyptian cotton sheets and a flat-screen TV.
The Bakery Restaurant serves modern British and European cuisine, and the vibrant bar offers a wine menu and a selection of light brasserie-style meals.
The picturesque village of Tatsfield is within easy reach of various historical attractions. Squerries Court and Down House are within a 15-minute drive of The Bakery, and Hever Castle and Gardens is 10 miles away. The M25 motorway is 3 miles from the property, which offers free private parking.

RT3251 Timelapse | Tower Gateway to Intu Lakeside ... with a little twist!

A diversion via South of the River Thames because of an accident on the A13. Damn good thing I decided to timelapse it! I actually knew where I was the entire time, all locations are in a caption on this video once we reach it.