Chapels · London
Barnes Cray
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Barnes Cray — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Slade Green · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
About
Barnes Cray is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Official information
The Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre is a community theatre located in Crayford, Kent, offering a variety of performances throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy a range of productions, including plays and musicals, and the venue provides facilities for wheelchair users.
Place summary
Barnes Cray is a chapel located in London. It is noted for its historical significance within the local community. The chapel's architectural style reflects the typical design elements associated with its era.
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Background
History
Prior to the Victorian era, Barnes Cray was a hamlet on the river Cray where no more than sixteen homes were clustered. It remained independent from Crayford, a nearby parish with 2,000 people located a kilometre upstream. A calico-printing works drew water power from the culverted river Wansunt in early Victorian times, being later adapted for the manufacture of rubber goods, then felt, and finally Brussels carpets. This carpet mill was demolished by 1890 and Barnes Cray House, the next largest building, was cleared by 1933, ending its days as a nursing home. Crayford expanded to become a munition village for the expansion of Vickers' armaments factory, located around modern day Crayford…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4578, 0.1960
- District
- Bexley
- Parish
- Bexley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA1 4QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexleyheath and Crayford
- Phone
- 01322 526390
- Nearest railway station
- Slade Green — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.thegwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q147110 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barnes Cray (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnes Cray?
- Barnes Cray is in London, United Kingdom (postcode DA1 4QH), in the parish of Bexley, unparished area.
- What is Barnes Cray?
- Barnes Cray — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnes Cray?
- The nearest railway station is Slade Green, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA1 4QH.
- Is Barnes Cray free to visit?
- Yes, Barnes Cray is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnes Cray?
- The nearest railway station is Slade Green, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA1 4QH.