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Wow! Have you considered contacting Bromley regarding any records they might have? Croydon has all sorts of documents regarding house building and sales particulars.
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What is also very interesting is that George's son, Percy, who is OH's grandfather, was also an architect and the family lived in a house he designed at Tubbenden Lane, Orpington. OH lived there as a baby and young boy until they moved for his father's job. There were at least two houses designed by him there, possibly more. OH and his family lived in one, and his grandmother in another. His grandfather also died relatively young (53). The family are buried in Beckenham Cemetery.
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What lovely polychrome brickwork. And what a dreaful end for the young man.
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You could see that it was once a lovely road, but I'm afraid it's a good old mixture now. It must have been quite rural when the houses were built.
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Mary, I'll try to find out today what Bromley library hold. OH is quite happy to go to the playground or toyshop while I dig!
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Not relevant, but small world - my Mum worked as a nursery nurse in Anerley Road, Penge during WW2.
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Surrey Marriages and Banns 1754-1933 have just been updated. Don't know what (if anything) is new, though.
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Just found my grandmother's burial date. I knew the year and month but not the day.
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