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designed by George Porter and built in 1840–1841 by the Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the City of London. The residents moved out in 1973 and the almshouses became private houses.
The Free Watermen and Lightermen's Almshouses on Beckenham Road / Penge High Street, Penge, London Borough of Bromley were built in 1840–1841 to designs by the architect George Porter by the Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the City of London for retired company freemen and their widows. It is the most prominent and oldest of the Victorian almshouses in Penge. In 1973, the almspeople were moved to a new site in Hastings, and the original buildings were converted into private homes. They have been Grade II listed since 1973.
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Palace play soccer in the Premier League, the top tier. Their stadium is Selhurst Park, capacity 26,309 (all seated), where it has been based since 1924. The women's team were promoted in 2026 and play in WSL, their top tie, usually at Sutton United's VBS Stadium.
Performing Arts and Technology school owned by the BRIT Trust (known for the BRIT Awards).
Offers a range of theatrical performances, including touring productions, performances by (very good) local amateur groups, and pantomime during the Christmas and New Year period (usually starring somebody who used to be in Neighbours). Bromley Little Theatre is close to the North Station. Bromley also has a medium-sized Odeon cinema.