Bromley, Kent Beggars Bush 1832

The site appears to be close to the junction of the A21 and A233 on the edge of Bromley Common. The area is consistent with the derogatory usage. There are local stories associating the location with highwaymen, and two elm trees, but they give the impression of being developments of the place name. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: April 24th, 2011 | Filed under: Places | Tags: Bromley, Hartfield, Kent, highwaymen, naming story | No Comments »