Hayes, Bromley
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Hayes is a place in the London Borough of Bromley
, south-east London
, England. It has two main areas of activity: the ancient village and suburban Hayes.
of around 1282 acres (5.2 km²). The village stood at the junction of Hayes Lane, leading north to Bromley
(one mile distant), and what is now known as Pickhurst Lane, leading west to West Wickham
. The centre of the old village is now called Hayes Street. The parish church of St Mary the Virgin is here; as was the village school. Parts of the church date back to the thirteenth century; however it was subject to heavy restoration
s by George Gilbert Scott
and John Oldrid Scott
in the nineteenth century. The public house, also on Hayes Lane, is called "The George". Hayes Street Farm, still shown on modern maps, is to the north of the village centre.
Both William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708–1778), and William Pitt the Younger
(1759–1806) lived at Hayes Place. The house was demolished in 1933 and the site redeveloped, but its occupants are remembered in such road names as Chatham and Pittsmead Avenues. Prior to being demolished, Hayes Place was owned by the Hambro family (of banking fame) and a couple of roads bear the family names.
The branch railway from Elmers End
, originally known as the West Wickham and Hayes Railway, was opened on May 29, 1882. Hayes station
is a terminus.
Today the area contains some small shops, though the local post office closed in 2004 (the nearest is now in the main shopping area near the station). The timbered cottage on the eastern side of Hayes Street was a newsagent
s called "The Walnut Tree" until 2006 when it reverted to residential use. The former village school is now a second smaller village hall; the local primary school which opened in around 1930 to replace it is in George Lane; in recent years it has expanded in size and now has three forms in each year. It is extremely popular and many of its pupils go on to Hayes School
in West Common Road.
. West Wickham
and Bromley are completely joined with Hayes; and Coney Hall
estate, beyond the Orpington
- Croydon
road is also part of the pattern. To the east and south, however, the open space of Hayes Common precludes building of any kind.
There are numerous playing fields around the periphery of Hayes: such clubs as Hayes Cricket Club use them. It is also home, since 1927, of the world famous Blackheath Harriers Athletics Club (now Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC).
Station Approach is now the main shopping area in Hayes, containing a Post Office
, petrol station, two mini-supermarkets and numerous small shops. It also contains a public house
called The New Inn.
Another main large shopping area is Hayes Street, otherwise known as 'Old Hayes'. It consists of a public house called The George, a mini-market, several hairdressers, a cycle shop and two off-licences.
There is a group called Hayes Village Association (HVA) which meet regularly to inform people about local issues. They regularly liase with Bromley council on planning matters and they give a voice to residents and businesses on a variety of issues. HVA produce a quarterly magazine with local interest articles and events and details of businesses in the locality.
buses run through Hayes:
119 (24hr bus) - Croydon (The Colonnades) to Bromley North via Hayes, Shirley, East Croydon Rail and Tramlink, Sandilands and Lebanon Road Tramlink stops;
138 - Coney Hall to Bromley North;
146 - Downe to Bromley North via Hayes Farm and Keston;
246 - Westerham to Bromley North;
314 - New Addington to Eltham via Addington Village Tramlink and Bromley Town Centre;
353 - Ramsden Estate (Orpington) to Addington Village Tramlink;
638 - A school bus running from Coney Hall to Kemnal Technology College in Sidcup via Bromley, Grove Park, Mottingham and Chislehurst.
Hayes Rail Station
provides good links to the rest of South East London and The City, being the terminus of the Southeastern Hayes Line
. Regular services from station terminate at either Charing Cross
or Cannon Street
.
London Borough of Bromley
The London Borough of Bromley is a London borough of south east London, England and forms part of Outer London. The principal town in the borough is Bromley.-Geography:...
, south-east London
London
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, England. It has two main areas of activity: the ancient village and suburban Hayes.
The ancient village of Nimrods
Hayes formed an ancient, and later civil, parish of KentKent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
of around 1282 acres (5.2 km²). The village stood at the junction of Hayes Lane, leading north to Bromley
Bromley
Bromley is a large suburban town in south east London, England and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Bromley. It was historically a market town, and prior to 1963 was in the county of Kent and formed the administrative centre of the Municipal Borough of Bromley...
(one mile distant), and what is now known as Pickhurst Lane, leading west to West Wickham
West Wickham
West Wickham is a place in the London Borough of Bromley, England. It is 10.3 miles south east of Charing Cross. West Wickham history dates back to early settlements existing since 1068, although the name `Wickham` is an indication of an earlier Anglo-Saxon settlement...
. The centre of the old village is now called Hayes Street. The parish church of St Mary the Virgin is here; as was the village school. Parts of the church date back to the thirteenth century; however it was subject to heavy restoration
Victorian restoration
Victorian restoration is the term commonly used to refer to the widespread and extensive refurbishment and rebuilding of Church of England churches and cathedrals that took place in England and Wales during the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria...
s by George Gilbert Scott
George Gilbert Scott
Sir George Gilbert Scott was an English architect of the Victorian Age, chiefly associated with the design, building and renovation of churches, cathedrals and workhouses...
and John Oldrid Scott
John Oldrid Scott
John Oldrid Scott was an English architect.He was the son of Sir George Gilbert Scott and Caroline née Oldrid. His brother George Gilbert Scott Junior and nephew Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, were also prominent architects. He married Mary Ann Stevens in 1868, eldest daughter of the Reverend Thomas...
in the nineteenth century. The public house, also on Hayes Lane, is called "The George". Hayes Street Farm, still shown on modern maps, is to the north of the village centre.
Both William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708–1778), and William Pitt the Younger
William Pitt the Younger
William Pitt the Younger was a British politician of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He became the youngest Prime Minister in 1783 at the age of 24 . He left office in 1801, but was Prime Minister again from 1804 until his death in 1806...
(1759–1806) lived at Hayes Place. The house was demolished in 1933 and the site redeveloped, but its occupants are remembered in such road names as Chatham and Pittsmead Avenues. Prior to being demolished, Hayes Place was owned by the Hambro family (of banking fame) and a couple of roads bear the family names.
The branch railway from Elmers End
Elmers End
Elmers End is a place in London Borough of Bromley, England. It has a large green space which is the centre of a gyratory. Very close to the combined railway station and Tramlink terminus bearing its name is the old sewage farm. The remains of this industrial site can still be seen...
, originally known as the West Wickham and Hayes Railway, was opened on May 29, 1882. Hayes station
Hayes railway station
Hayes railway station is a railway station located in Hayes in the London Borough of Bromley, south east London, England.The station is served by Southeastern services from Charing Cross and Cannon Street. It forms the suburban terminus for trains on the Hayes line...
is a terminus.
Today the area contains some small shops, though the local post office closed in 2004 (the nearest is now in the main shopping area near the station). The timbered cottage on the eastern side of Hayes Street was a newsagent
Newsagent
A newsagent's shop , newsagency or newsstand is a business that sells newspapers, magazines, cigarettes, snacks and often items of local interest. In Britain and Australia, these businesses are termed newsagents...
s called "The Walnut Tree" until 2006 when it reverted to residential use. The former village school is now a second smaller village hall; the local primary school which opened in around 1930 to replace it is in George Lane; in recent years it has expanded in size and now has three forms in each year. It is extremely popular and many of its pupils go on to Hayes School
Hayes School
Hayes School is a mixed secondary school located in the village of Hayes within the London Borough of Bromley. The school is well renowned throughout the surrounding area for its sporting achievements, most notably in Rugby, Football and Cricket, and has produced some of the highest GCSE and A...
in West Common Road.
Suburban Hayes
Much of the area to the west and north-west of the original village has been taken over by suburbiaSubUrbia
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. West Wickham
West Wickham
West Wickham is a place in the London Borough of Bromley, England. It is 10.3 miles south east of Charing Cross. West Wickham history dates back to early settlements existing since 1068, although the name `Wickham` is an indication of an earlier Anglo-Saxon settlement...
and Bromley are completely joined with Hayes; and Coney Hall
Coney Hall
Coney Hall is a suburban district, centred on the Coney Hill Estate, part of West Wickham in the London Borough of Bromley, England.The typical architecture comprises two-storey houses with polygonal bay windows and half-timbered gables....
estate, beyond the Orpington
Orpington
Orpington is a suburban town and electoral ward in the London Borough of Bromley. It forms the southeastern edge of London's urban sprawl and is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-History:...
- Croydon
Croydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
road is also part of the pattern. To the east and south, however, the open space of Hayes Common precludes building of any kind.
There are numerous playing fields around the periphery of Hayes: such clubs as Hayes Cricket Club use them. It is also home, since 1927, of the world famous Blackheath Harriers Athletics Club (now Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC).
Station Approach is now the main shopping area in Hayes, containing a Post Office
Post office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
, petrol station, two mini-supermarkets and numerous small shops. It also contains a public house
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
called The New Inn.
Another main large shopping area is Hayes Street, otherwise known as 'Old Hayes'. It consists of a public house called The George, a mini-market, several hairdressers, a cycle shop and two off-licences.
There is a group called Hayes Village Association (HVA) which meet regularly to inform people about local issues. They regularly liase with Bromley council on planning matters and they give a voice to residents and businesses on a variety of issues. HVA produce a quarterly magazine with local interest articles and events and details of businesses in the locality.
Transport links
Seven Transport for LondonTransport for London
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buses run through Hayes:
119 (24hr bus) - Croydon (The Colonnades) to Bromley North via Hayes, Shirley, East Croydon Rail and Tramlink, Sandilands and Lebanon Road Tramlink stops;
138 - Coney Hall to Bromley North;
146 - Downe to Bromley North via Hayes Farm and Keston;
246 - Westerham to Bromley North;
314 - New Addington to Eltham via Addington Village Tramlink and Bromley Town Centre;
353 - Ramsden Estate (Orpington) to Addington Village Tramlink;
638 - A school bus running from Coney Hall to Kemnal Technology College in Sidcup via Bromley, Grove Park, Mottingham and Chislehurst.
Hayes Rail Station
Hayes railway station
Hayes railway station is a railway station located in Hayes in the London Borough of Bromley, south east London, England.The station is served by Southeastern services from Charing Cross and Cannon Street. It forms the suburban terminus for trains on the Hayes line...
provides good links to the rest of South East London and The City, being the terminus of the Southeastern Hayes Line
Hayes Line
The Hayes Line is the railway service in south east London, United Kingdom operated by Southeastern between Charing Cross or Cannon Street and Hayes in the London Borough of Bromley...
. Regular services from station terminate at either Charing Cross
Charing Cross railway station
Charing Cross railway station, also known as London Charing Cross, is a central London railway terminus in the City of Westminster, England. It is one of 18 stations managed by Network Rail, and trains serving it are operated by Southeastern...
or Cannon Street
Cannon Street station
Cannon Street station, also known as London Cannon Street, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex in the City of London, England. It is built on the site of the medieval Steelyard, the trading base in England of the Hanseatic League...
.