Bromley, Market town in Southeast London, England
Bromley is a market town in the southeast part of London within the borough of the same name. The place combines built-up residential areas with parks and open spaces that extend toward the south.
King Ethelbert transferred the land to the bishops of Rochester in the ninth century, who administered it for centuries. The place developed from a rural market settlement into a residential suburb during the 19th century with the construction of railway lines.
The name comes from Old English words for a place where broom plants grow, reflected today in the tree-lined streets throughout the town. The pedestrian shopping area in the center attracts local residents who meet in cafés or browse the shops daily.
Two rail stations in the center offer regular connections to central London, with journeys taking roughly half an hour. Many shops and facilities sit within walking distance from the main square.
The 19th-century residence of naturalist Charles Darwin still stands in the southern part and is open as a museum. Visitors can walk through the rooms where he developed his theory of evolution.
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