Bromley

Bromley is a market town in southeast London, England. It is the administrative center of the London Borough of Bromley and lies on the southern edge of Greater London. Historically part of the county of Kent, Bromley became part of Greater London in 1965 with the creation of the London Borough of Bromley. The town developed as a market town and coaching stop, and it expanded significantly in the 19th century after the railway arrived.

Today Bromley serves as the principal town of the borough, with a mix of retail, housing, and civic facilities. The High Street supports a range of shops and services, and the Glades shopping centre provides a modern shopping and leisure space. The town hosts markets and community events and is supported by local schools, libraries, and cultural venues.

Bromley is served by two main railway stations, Bromley South and Bromley North, offering services to central London and to destinations in Kent and southeast England. It is connected by major roads including the A21 and lies within commuting distance of central London.

The borough council, Bromley London Borough Council, governs local services from the town. The area is predominantly suburban with a mix of housing types and green spaces, and it forms part of a larger suburban region of Greater London.

The town forms part of a large suburban area surrounding London with nearby towns including Beckenham and Orpington within the wider borough.