1884

New Police Station built on Church Hill (Opened by C. Lea Wilson)

1885

Trees on Church Hill removed for development. 'The Pound' - foot of Church Hill  removed.First Edition of T.W. Thornton's 'Beckenham Directory'.

1890

Beckenham Junction Station re-built.
Bertie Almshouses 31/33, Bromley Road, built.House in Wickham Road (from 44 upwards) built.

1891

Croydon Road and Alexander Recreation Grounds opened.

1892

Catford Loop Line developed.

1894

Beckenham Urban District Council formed.
Houses in Oakwood Avenue started.

1896

Love Lane' (Burnhill Road to Wickham Road) closed.'Clock House' demolished.

1899

Toll Gate - Hardings Lane - demolished.

1900

Electric Lighting inaugurated. G.P.O. built in Albemarle Road.Further development of houses in Oakwood Avenue. 'Elm Cottage (High Street) used for Volunteer Corps.

1901

Beckenham Road Baths opened.

1903

Parish Church Tower completed.

1904

New Beckenham Station built.

1905

St. Hilda's Home (Crescent Road) built.
First "Aerial Post".

1906

Churchfields Recreation Ground opened

1910

Park langley Golf Club formed-Houses built in Queen's Road. (£450 each!!)

1913

Langley Mansion burnt down.

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