Chapels · London
Shirley
In or near Shortlands.
Shirley — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Elmers End · 1.9 km
- Free entry
About
Shirley 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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Place summary
Shirley is a chapel located in London. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering. Further details on its architectural style or historical significance are not provided.
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Background
History
The name Shirley, first recorded in 1314, is thought to mean "shire clearing", referring to its position adjacent to the traditional Kent-Surrey border, though it may instead mean "bright clearing". It was long a small hamlet, with a large mansion (Shirley House) being built here in 1721; this was purchased by the businessman and member of parliament, John Maberley, in the mid-1800s. Around this period the population was growing, with more housing being built. St John's Church was built in 1856 to serve the needs of the growing community, replacing a smaller chapel dating from 1835. Shirley House was converted into the Shirley Park Hotel in 1912. In the 1930s. House building in the area…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3813, -0.0543
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR0 8YT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon East
- Nearest railway station
- Elmers End — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7498666 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shirley, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shirley?
- Shirley is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR0 8YT), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Shirley?
- Shirley — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shirley?
- The nearest railway station is Elmers End, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR0 8YT.
- Is Shirley free to visit?
- Yes, Shirley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shirley?
- The nearest railway station is Elmers End, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR0 8YT.