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The core of the area is known as "The Village", which is on a hillside overlooking the River Thames. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format Charlton Athletic Football Club (also known as The Addicks) is a professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of The Thames ( is a major River flowing through southern England. Old postcards from the 19th century depict the layout of the Village then as being similar to that of today. Moving away from the Village, in the opposite direction to Woolwich and Shooters Hill, the area termed as present day Charlton branches out towards Blackheath Royal Standard in one direction and steeply downhill in the opposite direction towards an industrial and shopping area. Woolwich (ˈwʊlɪtʃ or /ˈwʊlɪdʒ/ is a suburb in south-east London, England in the London Borough of Greenwich, on the south side of the River Shooter's Hill (or Shooters Hill) is a place and an electoral ward in the London Borough of Greenwich in south-east London. This urban sprawl has led to the name New Charlton being applied to a large area reaching down to the south bank of the river, roughly where the Thames Barrier crosses the river, although the barrier itself is located at Woolwich Reach. The area along the south bank of the Thames River at Charlton London, post code SE7 was historically primarily an industrial zone and is known as The Thames Barrier is a flood control structure on the River Thames, constructed between 1974 and 1984 at Woolwich Reach and first used defensively in 1983 The area beyond the Village towards Woolwich and Shooters Hill is largely residential.
Charlton is also home to several parks of varying features, namely Maryon Park, Maryon Wilson Park, Hornfair Park, named in reference to the old Horn Fair, held in October, for which Charlton was renowned in previous centuries, and Charlton Park, which is largely made up of sports pitches or playing fields. Maryon Park is in Charlton London, situated on the A206 Woolwich Road (the opposite side to the Thames Barrier) The park includes Maryon Wilson Park provided the location for the classic 1960s movie Blow-Up, and is home to a great variety of enclosed wildlife such as deer, geese, sheep, and horses. Blowup (as in screen credits also rendered as Blow-Up) is an award-winning 1966 British - Italian Art film
The architecture of Charlton is of great diversity, and offers a vivid insight into how different parts of the area were built up, as it evolved from a Thames side village into the London suburb that it is today. Charlton is home to the magnificent Charlton House, and has links with the classic architect Inigo Jones, a street being named after him. For the Prince Regent's palace in London see Carlton House. Among several English houses with the name Charlton House, the most prominent is a Iñigo Jones ( July 15, 1573 &ndash June 21, 1652) is regarded as the first significant British architect, and the first to bring Other streets in Charlton named after prominent figures or places include Montcalm, Prince Henry, Canberra, and Kashmir. Canberra ( is the capital city of Australia With a population of over 340000 it is Australia's largest inland City. This article is about the geographical region of greater Kashmir
There are four main pubs within the vicinity of Charlton Village and several more on the Woolwich Road. These include The Bugle Horn which has the authentic feel of an English village pub, in the shared opinion of many reviewers of London's pub scene. Other landmarks of interest include the village's Drinking Fountain and the impressive Catholic Church on the Charlton Road which is known as Our Lady of Grace and its historic links with the Irish community in south east London are evident in the statue of Saint Patrick on display inside. Saint Patrick (Patricius Irish: Naomh Pádraig) was a Roman Britain -born Christian Missionary and is the Patron saint Charlton Village is also home to the historic Saint Luke's Church and then Charlton New Testament Church of God on Charlton Church Lane.
The contemporary population is a mixture of long established families, young professionals, and various ethnic groups, and has become more accessible for commuters in recent times due to its proximity to North Greenwich tube station. North Greenwich is a station on London Underground 's Jubilee Line, opened in 1999 New Charlton also houses many shops and a cinema on the borders of North Greenwich as well as being in close proximity to The O2 Dome. North Greenwich is a 19th century name for the southern tip of the Isle of Dogs in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
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History
The name "Charlton" is formed from the Old English words "ceorl", for "free peasant" or "villein", and "tun", for "homestead" or "village". A peasant is an agricultural worker who subsists by working a small plot of ground It might best be understood to mean 'village of the villeins'. [1]
Charlton is assessed in the Domesday Book of 1086 at one "sulung", which is commonly held to have been the equivalent of two hides. The Domesday Book (ˈduːmzdeɪ bʊk also known as Domesday, or Book of Winchester) was the record of the great survey The hide was a unit used in assessing land for liability to " Geld " or land tax in Anglo-Saxon England from the 7th to the 11th centuries In 1086 it was in the fee of Gundulf, bishop of Rochester, but in 1066 it had been held from the king as two estates, by two brothers, named Godwine and Alweard. Under the system of Feudalism, a fiefdom, fief, feud, feoff, or fee, often consisted of inheritable lands or revenue-producing Gundulf (or Gundulph) was a Norman monk who came to England following the Conquest Though assessed at only one sulung, it had a slightly higher value than might be expected, at £7, both in 1066 and in 1086.
In 1093, the manor of Charlton was given to Bermondsey Abbey by Bishop Robert Bloet of Lincoln. Bermondsey Abbey was an English Benedictine monastery Most widely known as an 11th century foundation it had a precursor mentioned in the early 8th century and was centred Robert Bloet (d 1123 was a medieval English bishop and the fifth Lord Chancellor of England. In 1268, the Abbey was granted a Monday market at Charlton, as well as an annual fair of three days, centred on Trinity Sunday, the eighth Sunday after Easter. [2]
In the early 18th century, Charlton was described by Daniel Defoe as:
a village famous, or rather infamous for the yearly collected rabble of mad-people, at Horn-Fair; the rudeness of which I cannot but think, is such as ought to be suppressed, and indeed in a civiliz'd well govern'd nation, it may well be said to be unsufferable. Daniel Defoe (1659/1661 — April 24, 1731 was an English Writer, Journalist, and Pamphleteer, who gained enduring fame for The mob indeed at that time take all kinds of liberties, and the women are especially impudent for that day; as if it was a day that justify'd the giving themselves a loose to all manner of indecency and immodesty, without any reproach, or without suffering the censure which such behaviour would deserve at another time. (from A Tour through Great Britain)
Apart from the Barrier, the area's other most notable feature is Charlton House, a Jacobean mansion by architect John Thorpe, built for Sir Adam Newton between 1607 and 1612. A tour thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain is an account of his travels by English author Daniel Defoe, first published in three volumes from 1724 For the Prince Regent's palace in London see Carlton House. Among several English houses with the name Charlton House, the most prominent is a The Jacobean style is the name given to the second phase of Renaissance Architecture in England, following the Elizabethan style. John Thorpe or Thorp (c 1565 - 1655 ? fl 1570 - 1618) was an English Architect. Sir Adam was tutor to Prince Henry, son of King James I of England, and was also responsible for building nearby St Luke's Church — burial place of Spencer Perceval (1762-1812), the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated, and of murdered civil servant Edward Drummond. James VI and I (19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625 was King of Scotland as James VI, and King of England and King of Ireland as James Spencer Perceval, KC (1 November 1762 &ndash 11 May 1812 was a British statesman and Prime Minister. This article is about the government position For other uses see Prime Minister (disambiguation. Edward Drummond ( March 30 1792 &ndash January 25 1843) was a British Civil servant, and was Personal Secretary to several Sir William Langhorne, 1st Baronet, is also buried there. Sir William Langhorne 1st Baronet ( c 1634 - 26 February 1715) was the Agent of Madras from January 1670 to January On the northern edge of the garden of Charlton House is a mulberry tree planted in 1608 by order of King James in an effort to cultivate silkworms.
Later, Charlton House became the home of the Maryon-Wilson family, after whom a nearby park, location for the film Blow-Up, is named. Blowup (as in screen credits also rendered as Blow-Up) is an award-winning 1966 British - Italian Art film Since 1925, the house has been owned by the London Borough of Greenwich and has functioned as a library and community centre. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
The flat land adjoining the Thames at New Charlton has been a significant industrial area since Victorian times. The area along the south bank of the Thames River at Charlton London, post code SE7 was historically primarily an industrial zone and is known as A notable establishment was the Siemens Brothers Telegraph Works opened in 1863, which manufactured two new transatlantic cables in the 1880s[3], and contributed to PLUTO in World War 2. Carl Wilhelm Siemens (en Charles William Siemens, known as Sir William Siemens) ( 4 April, 1823 &ndash 19 November, 1883 The first transatlantic Telegraph Cable crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Foilhommerum Valentia Island, in western Ireland to
Sport
In sport, Charlton is best known as the home of Charlton Athletic F.C. The club plays at The Valley (a former chalk pit) situated to the north of the village, close to the main road and railway line between Greenwich and Woolwich. Charlton Athletic Football Club (also known as The Addicks) is a professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of The Valley is a 27111-capacity sports Stadium in Charlton London, England. Further south, close to Blackheath Standard, is the Rectory Field, home of the venerable Blackheath Rugby Club. Blackheath is an area in southeast London centred around a section of open public grassland ('the Heath' and straddling the boundary of the London Borough of Lewisham and the
Famous residents
- Children's author Bernard Ashley, after whom a street is named. Bernard Ashley (born 1935 is a British author of Children's books.
- Civil engineer William Henry Barlow (1812-1902) lived at Highcombe, 145 Charlton Road, SE7. A civil engineer is a person who practices Civil engineering, one of the many engineering professions William Henry Barlow (1812-1902 was an English Civil engineer of the 19th century particularly associated with Railway engineering projects
- TV presenter Dave Berry. Dave Berry (born 1978 is a British Television presenter and former model from Charlton, south east London England
- Andy Fordham, World darts champion was born and raised in Charlton. Andy Fordham (born February 2, 1962 in London) is an English darts player also known by his nicknames The Viking or Frist
- Sir William Langhorne, 1st Baronet, an early administrator of British India, purchased the Manor of Charlton on his return to England in 1680. Sir William Langhorne 1st Baronet ( c 1634 - 26 February 1715) was the Agent of Madras from January 1670 to January For usage see British rule in India British Raj ( rāj, lit "reign" in Hindustani) primarily refers to the British
- Poet Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was born in 83 Maryon Road (demolished in 1960s). A poet is a person who writes Poetry. Etymology From the Ancient greek: ποιέω, poieō: "I make or compose" Walter John de la Mare (surname pronounced /ˈdɛləˌmeə(ɹ/ OM CH ( 25 April 1873 &ndash 22 June 1956) was an
- Biblical scholar, writer, and minister Joseph Bryant Rotherham (1828 - 1910)
- English Egyptologist, Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853-1942) born at Maryon Road, Charlton, SE7. Joseph Bryant Rotherham (1828 - 1910 was a British biblical scholar and minister of the Church of Christ. Professor Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie FRS ( 3 June 1853 &ndash 28 July 1942) known as Flinders Petrie, was an
- Italian-born novelist Italo Svevo (1861-1928) lived at 67 Charlton Church Lane, SE7. Aron Ettore Schmitz ( December 19, 1861 – September 13 1928) better known by the pseudonym Italo Svevo, was an Italian
Education
- For education in Charlton, London see the main London Borough of Greenwich article
Transport
Nearest tube stations
Docklands Light Railway
- Woolwich Arsenal DLR station scheduled to open in February 2009
Nearest railway stations
Road transport
Charlton lies to the east of the southern approach to the Blackwall Tunnel crossing of the River Thames and close to the A2 road. The London Borough of Greenwich ( (Greenwich ˈgrɛnɪtʃ is an Inner London borough in south-east London, England. North Greenwich is a station on London Underground 's Jubilee Line, opened in 1999 Woolwich Arsenal station is a Railway station located in Woolwich in the London Borough of Greenwich. Charlton railway station is in Charlton (at the bottom of Charlton Church Lane in the London Borough of Greenwich. Blackheath Railway station is situated in the heart of Blackheath village in London at. Westcombe Park station is in Greenwich London, and is situated on the North Kent line connecting suburbs (eg Deptford, Greenwich Charlton, Woolwich Dockyard railway station is in Woolwich in the London Borough of Greenwich. The Blackwall Tunnel is a pair of road Tunnels underneath the River Thames in east London, linking the London Borough of Tower Hamlets with the The A2 is a major road in southern England, connecting London with the English Channel port of Dover in Kent.
Nearest places
References
- ^ Ekwall, E. Greenwich ( ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ GREN-itch /ˈɡrɛnɪdʒ/ GREN-idge or /ˈɡrɪnɪdʒ/ GRIN-idge is a district in south-east London, Woolwich (ˈwʊlɪtʃ or /ˈwʊlɪdʒ/ is a suburb in south-east London, England in the London Borough of Greenwich, on the south side of the River Blackheath is an area in southeast London centred around a section of open public grassland ('the Heath' and straddling the boundary of the London Borough of Lewisham and the Kidbrooke is an area within the London Borough of Greenwich. It takes its name from the Kyd Brook, a watercourse which runs from Orpington to Lewisham Shooter's Hill (or Shooters Hill) is a place and an electoral ward in the London Borough of Greenwich in south-east London. Eltham is a district in the London Borough of Greenwich. It is a suburban development situated east south-east of Charing Cross. , The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-Names, 4th edn. , Oxford University Press, 1960, pp. 96, 482. Cf. modern "churlish", and Daniel Lysons, 'Charlton', in The Environs of London: volume 4: Counties of Herts, Essex & Kent (1796), pp. Daniel Lysons (1762 - 1834 was a notable English antiquary and topographer of the late 18th and early 19th century who published the four-volume 324-42. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=45480. Date accessed: 03 October 2007.
- ^ Annales Monastici, Luard, H. R. (ed. , 5 vols. , Rolls Series), 3, 1866.
- ^ A Visit to the Works of Messrs. Siemens Bros, The Telegraphist, June 2 1884.
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