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From the lens Orpington, a town in Kent.

Good to see you. Please come back and visit again sometime.

  • leahjsongs Apr 28, 2012 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    Lovely place. Sold me on the coffee shop :)
  • It's St Mary Cray with NO 's'! Apr 21, 2012 @ 10:35 am | delete
    You say that you live in Orpington and that your mother was born there, but you have made a common error most becoming of idiots who live outside of the area by referring to St Mary Cray as St Mary Crays. That is unforgiveable!
  • NanLT Apr 21, 2012 @ 11:52 am | delete
    Thank you for pointing out the errors I had made. I actually found St Mary Cray written 3 different ways when I looked to see what you were referring to and I have corrected each.

    I am indeed from outside of this area originally, having only lived here since 1998. However, my mother wasn't born here, my husband was. I am sure that if I had asked him to proofread this article he would have pointed out the mistake. I do hope I can be forgiven now.
  • Mr Pedantic Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:06 am | delete
    Thanks for your interesting summary of Orpington and its history. However, you have one fundamental thing wrong. The London Government Act 1963 (enacted on 1 April 1965) made Orpington part of London (previously it was part of Kent). People in Orpington cannot vote in Kent County Council elections, and we pay council tax to the London Borough of Bromley. Royal Mail does not specify Kent in addresses - in fact it doesn't require a county in an address, and their website confirms addresses as 123 Any Street, Orpington, BR...(postcode)
  • NanLT Apr 21, 2012 @ 11:50 am | delete
    Thank you Mr Pedantic for your most pedantic comments. Yes, you are correct in that Orpington is now part of London, specifically the London Borough of Bromley. However, most residents continue to write Kent as part of the postal address and when post comes through the door 9 times out of 10 it will have Kent as part of the address line.

    Counties aren't required in any address. Theoretically, I could write on an envelope and the Royal Mail would be able to deliver it.
  • NanLT Apr 21, 2012 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    and I really need to figure out how to use the formatting better. I could write (house number) + (post code) and Royal Mail would be able to deliver it.
  • jadehorseshoe Dec 29, 2011 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    Super USEFUL Lens!
  • SaintFrantic Oct 22, 2011 @ 7:42 am | delete
    Interesting history, great lens.Thanks for sharing
  • aesta1 Jul 15, 2011 @ 8:15 pm | delete
    What an interesting place to live in.
  • jptanabe Apr 1, 2011 @ 10:14 am | delete
    Thanks for introducing your town! Happy April Fools Day
  • Alfiesgirl Mar 26, 2011 @ 1:50 am | delete
    I grew up in St Pauls Cray,Orpington & went to Leesons Hill primary school. I have fond memories of walking to the Priory with friends during the summer to picnic . I had no idea that Orpington was part of the London borough of Bromley untill today however & always thought it part of the county of Kent...seems it is a bit of both!
  • NanLT Mar 26, 2011 @ 8:17 am | delete
    It is a bit of both. The postal address says Kent, and Orpington was in Kent County up until about the mid-60s when the London Borough of Bromley was created.
  • LadyelenaUK Sep 28, 2010 @ 10:49 am | delete
    Very interesting Read. I live in Abbey Wood, London but have never been to Orpington. I'm glad I read this. I hope someday you get to meet the famous people who were born there.
  • thesuccess Sep 17, 2010 @ 3:29 pm | delete
    The story about Private Walter Pateman is interesting whose fate was linked to "Legs of Mutton"
  • WeddingZazzle Sep 9, 2010 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    I really enjoy the local lenses. They take me to places that I may never get the chance to visit in person.
  • awelldressedbullet Sep 9, 2010 @ 8:46 am | delete
    Thank you for the lovely visit! The time and effort you put into this wonderful lens, really shows through, I almost feel like a neighbour! Thank you for featuring my Pictures from Home, what a nice surprise to see that! - Kathy
  • Tipi Sep 8, 2010 @ 4:16 pm | delete
    Looks like a wonderful place to live or visit. Love the county side views and the buildings.
  • reasonablerobinson Aug 24, 2010 @ 9:32 am | delete
    We used to drive past Orpington on the way to Lamberhurst in Kent. Had a business partner who came from there too! UK HQ of Stora Enso paper is ther too I believe.
  • NanLT Aug 24, 2010 @ 10:15 am | delete
    They are here, yes.
  • Heather426 Aug 23, 2010 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    Orpington looks like a lovely place to raise a family. Great lens!
  • vallain Jul 17, 2010 @ 3:15 pm | delete
    What a delightful town. When I visited England, I was amazed at the age of the towns there and the history on almost every street corner.
  • Glen Aug 11, 2009 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    Hi there - a very nice lense. You may be interested to know that I write a blog called Kent Today & Yesterday http://kenttodayandyesterday.blogspot.com which is about the history of Kent, famous people, places and events. By the way, we were in Chelsfield last weekend and passed through Orpington on the way home.

    Glen
  • WindyWinters Jul 23, 2009 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    Great Lens. I really enjoyed learning about a historic town in England. The food in the restaurants sound so tasty! Thanks for sharing your town! :)
  • cheerfulmadness Jul 18, 2009 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    I love Kent myself!! Especially Medway :D (Charles Dickens lived in Chatham) and Snodland XD because I find the name amusing.

    % stars and favourited.

    All the best,

    Cheerful Madness!!
  • tdove Mar 13, 2009 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
  • EverythingMouse Mar 2, 2009 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    I spent some time each year in Kent as my brother lives there. Never been to Orpington though
  • FunGifts4All Feb 27, 2009 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    Very interesting. The local books did not load for some reason. But a nice lense.
  • mysticmama Feb 27, 2009 @ 7:09 pm | delete
    very nice lens, love learning about new places, thanks

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NanLT

I've lived in Orpington since 1998 when I emigrated here from the United States.

Come in, have a cuppa, and welcome to my home.

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