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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Orpington 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]

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Table: OPEN AIR RECREATIONAL AMENITIES.Approximately 273.5 acres of land have been secured for public recreational purposes within the Urban District, as under: —

OPEN AIR RECREATIONAL AMENITIES.

Approximately 273.5 acres of land have been secured for public recreational purposes within the Urban District, as under: —

Parks and Recreation Grounds.
Ward.Acreage.
Biggin HillBiggin Hill10.7
ChelsfieldChelsfield2.10
Cudham VillageCudham10.39
Cudham LaneGreen-Street-Green6.5
DowneDowne0.5
FarnboroughFarnborough10.0
GlentrammonGreen-Street-Green13.5
GoddingtonGoddington South63.95
GrassmeadeGoddington North9.6
KnockholtKnockholt0.75
Petts WoodCrofton North12.27
PoverestKnoll17.5
Prattsbottom PlaygroundGreen-Street-Green0.055
St. Mary CraySt. Mary Cray19.0
WillettPetts Wood6.1
Farnborough (Opp. New Inn P.H.)Farnborough0.134
Public Gardens.
Broxbourne GardensKnoll0.82
Riverside GardensSt. Mary Cray5.8
The Priory GardensGoddington North14.03
Open Spaces.
Okemore GardensSt. Mary Cray3.75
Wotton GreenSt. Mary Cray2.25
Common Land.
Biggin Hill GreerBiggin Hill1.47
Broomhill CommonKnoll1.89
Darrick CommonCrofton South1.88
Farnborough CommonFarnborough16.72
Green-Street-GreenGreen-Street-Green15.6
PrattsbottomGreen-Street-Green0.52
Leaves Green CommonLeaves Green19.55
Tugmutton GreenFarnborough4.39
Old HillGreen-Street-Green1.8