Crook Log
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Crook Log is both a locality on the line of Watling Street
(A207) within the London Borough of Bexley
, and also the name of the roadside Inn at the centre of the locality. The Inn dates from at least 1808, and possibly from considerably earlier as a building of that name appears in a 1738 document.
It is a settlement lying between and now somewhat obscured by suburban development extending between Welling
and Bexleyheath
(17.5 km) east south-east of Charing Cross
. The key landmarks here at the beginning of the 21st century are a licensed restaurant and a Sports Centre. The latter was recently expanded to include an indoor swimming pool; the Splashworld swimming pool building across the road from the Sports Centre was then demolished, the site being redeveloped by Countryside Properties
with 52 apartments eccentrically branded as "The Old Baths". Other nearby public amenities include a well-equipped youth centre and a new adult education centre. For younger learners the Crook Log Primary School stands to the south of the straight A207, whereas to its north a small guest house also keeps the name Crook Log in the public eye.
An amateur theatre called the Edward Alderton Theatre completes the range of local amenities. Actor Roger Moore
was once resident in this area.
basketball team name:Crook Log Ravens
Watling Street
Watling Street is the name given to an ancient trackway in England and Wales that was first used by the Britons mainly between the modern cities of Canterbury and St Albans. The Romans later paved the route, part of which is identified on the Antonine Itinerary as Iter III: "Item a Londinio ad...
(A207) within the London Borough of Bexley
London Borough of Bexley
The London Borough of Bexley lies in south east Greater London, and is a borough referred to as part of Outer London. It has common borders with the London Borough of Bromley to the south, the London Borough of Greenwich to the west, across the River Thames to the north it borders the London...
, and also the name of the roadside Inn at the centre of the locality. The Inn dates from at least 1808, and possibly from considerably earlier as a building of that name appears in a 1738 document.
It is a settlement lying between and now somewhat obscured by suburban development extending between Welling
Welling
Welling is a district in the London Borough of Bexley, South East London. It is a suburban development situated between Shooter's Hill and Bexleyheath north of the A2 road and 10.5 miles east south-east of Charing Cross.-History:...
and Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath is a main suburban district of Southeast London, England, in the London Borough of Bexley with a small percentage of the district itself being in the London Borough of Greenwich. Bexleyheath is located on the border of Inner London and Outer London. It is east south-east of Charing Cross...
(17.5 km) east south-east of Charing Cross
Charing Cross
Charing Cross denotes the junction of Strand, Whitehall and Cockspur Street, just south of Trafalgar Square in central London, England. It is named after the now demolished Eleanor cross that stood there, in what was once the hamlet of Charing. The site of the cross is now occupied by an equestrian...
. The key landmarks here at the beginning of the 21st century are a licensed restaurant and a Sports Centre. The latter was recently expanded to include an indoor swimming pool; the Splashworld swimming pool building across the road from the Sports Centre was then demolished, the site being redeveloped by Countryside Properties
Countryside Properties
Countryside Properties Ltd is a property development company based in the United Kingdom. It is active in urban regeneration and creation of sustainable communities. It also carries out Design and Build contracts for housing associations....
with 52 apartments eccentrically branded as "The Old Baths". Other nearby public amenities include a well-equipped youth centre and a new adult education centre. For younger learners the Crook Log Primary School stands to the south of the straight A207, whereas to its north a small guest house also keeps the name Crook Log in the public eye.
An amateur theatre called the Edward Alderton Theatre completes the range of local amenities. Actor Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Sir Roger George Moore KBE , is an English actor, perhaps best known for portraying British secret agent James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985. He also portrayed Simon Templar in the long-running British television series The Saint.-Early life:Moore was born in Stockwell, London...
was once resident in this area.
Education
- For education in Crook Log see the main London Borough of Bexley article
External links
basketball team name:Crook Log Ravens