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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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10.
OPEN SPACES
| Ward | Acreage | |
|---|---|---|
| Okemore Gardens | St. Mary Cray | 3.75 |
| Wotton Green | St. Mary Cray | 2.25 |
COMMON LAND
| Biggin Hill Green | Biggin Hill | 1.47 |
| Broomhill Common | Knoll | 1.89 |
| Darrick Common | Crofton South' | 1.88 |
| Farnborough Common | Farnborough | 16.72 |
| Green Street Green | Green Street Green | 15.6 |
| Prattsbottcm | Green Street Green | 0.52 |
| Leaves Green Common | Leaves Green | 19.55 |
| Tugmutton Green | Farnborough | 4.39 |
| Old Hill | Green Street Green | 1.8 |
| Gumping Common | Crofton South | 4.25 |
| Sparrow Common | Petts Wood | 0.50 |
In addition, there are 213 acres of woodlands at High Elms Estate,
situated beteen Farnborough, Green Street G-reen and Downe.
The value of Orpington's open spaces cannot "be over estimated, for
they provide rest and relaxation for the older members of the population
and facilities for recreational activities for the younger generation,
thus making a notable contribution to the general well-being of the
community.