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'''Cudham''' is | '''Cudham''' is a village in the [[London Borough of Bromley]], [[Greater London]], [[England]]. It is located on the Greater London border with [[Kent]], bordering the [[Sevenoaks District]]. Cudham lies south of [[Orpington]] and north west of [[Sevenoaks]]. It is located {{convert|15.9|mi}} south-southeast of [[Charing Cross]]. | ||
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Cudham, being in the county of Greater London, is still under the [[Transport for London]] remit and is served by a [[London Buses]] bus service, with the R5/R10 connecting the area with [[Orpington]] via [[Green Street Green]], and also to [[Knockholt]] in [[Kent]]. The closest rail links to the area are [[Chelsfield station]] and [[Knockholt station]], in [[ | Cudham, being in the county of Greater London, is still under the [[Transport for London]] remit and is served by a [[London Buses]] bus service, with the R5/R10 connecting the area with [[Orpington]] via [[Green Street Green]], and also to [[Knockholt]] in [[Kent]]. The closest rail links to the area are [[Chelsfield station]] and [[Knockholt station]], in [[London fare zone 6]]. | ||
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Cudham is part of the largest ward in Greater London, [[Darwin (ward)]], covering a rural area including [[Downe]], [[Leaves Green]], [[Berry's Green]], [[Single Street]], and [[Westerham]] Hill. | Cudham is part of the largest ward in Greater London, [[Darwin (ward)]], covering a rural area including [[Downe]], [[Leaves Green]], [[Berry's Green]], [[Single Street]], and [[Westerham]] Hill. | ||
Since 2019, the local Member of Parliament is [[Gareth Bacon]], elected with 30,882 votes or 63.4% of the vote share. Previously, the local Member of Parliament has been [[Jo Johnson]] of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservatives]] who is brother of the former Prime Minister, [[Boris Johnson]]. | Since 2019, the local Member of Parliament is [[Gareth Bacon]], elected with 30,882 votes or 63.4% of the vote share. Previously, the local Member of Parliament has been [[Jo Johnson]] of the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservatives]] who is brother of the former Prime Minister, [[Boris Johnson]]. | ||
By a numerical majority of 22,378 votes (45.9%), [[Orpington (UK Parliament constituency)|Orpington]] is the safest Conservative Parliamentary seat in London. | By a numerical majority of 22,378 votes (45.9%), [[Orpington (UK Parliament constituency)|Orpington]] is the safest Conservative Parliamentary seat in London. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:51, 11 October 2025
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Cudham is a village in the London Borough of Bromley, Greater London, England. It is located on the Greater London border with Kent, bordering the Sevenoaks District. Cudham lies south of Orpington and north west of Sevenoaks. It is located Template:Convert south-southeast of Charing Cross.
History
Cudham church, dedicated to St Peter and St Paul, is mentioned in the Domesday Book.[1]
Lord Simon de Manning, a former Lord of the Manor for Kevington, London, and holder of the land which now includes Cudham, was a Grandson of Rudolph de Manning, Count Palatine, (who, married Elgida, aunt to King Harold I, (Harold Harefoot), of England); he was the royal Standard Bearer to King Richard the Lionheart, who carried the royal Standard to Jerusalem in 1190, during the First Crusade. In England, the forms Earl Palatine and Palatine Earldom are preferred.
The Blacksmith's Arms, originally a 17th-century farmhouse, has memorabilia relating to the music hall artiste known as "Little Tich". Cudham was part of Bromley Rural District from 1894 and Orpington Urban District from 1934 to 1965. The village was therefore part of Kent (and administered by Kent County Council) until the creation of Greater London on 1 April 1965. Cudham Recreation Ground, behind the church and pub, is home to Cudham Wyse Cricket Club, which was formed in 1965.
Transport
Cudham, being in the county of Greater London, is still under the Transport for London remit and is served by a London Buses bus service, with the R5/R10 connecting the area with Orpington via Green Street Green, and also to Knockholt in Kent. The closest rail links to the area are Chelsfield station and Knockholt station, in London fare zone 6.
Events
Cudham hosts one of the oldest village shows and fetes, dating back to Victorian times. It is held annually on the August Bank Holiday Monday.
Cudham also hosts the famous annual Cudham Craic music festival, a popular two day music event in Cudham's recreation ground.
Local politics
Cudham is part of the largest ward in Greater London, Darwin (ward), covering a rural area including Downe, Leaves Green, Berry's Green, Single Street, and Westerham Hill.
Since 2019, the local Member of Parliament is Gareth Bacon, elected with 30,882 votes or 63.4% of the vote share. Previously, the local Member of Parliament has been Jo Johnson of the Conservatives who is brother of the former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
By a numerical majority of 22,378 votes (45.9%), Orpington is the safest Conservative Parliamentary seat in London.
One councillor is elected every four years to Bromley London Borough Council. To date, the Darwin ward has only been represented by representatives from the Conservative Party.
References
External links
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