Local
History and Photos
Whilst
the Prince Imperial admired his father,
he lacked his ruthlessness. This picture was taken
when the Prince Imperial was aged about eighteen.
Above
is the last portrait photograph ever taken of
the Prince Imperial, taken just before he left for the
war in South Africa, where he died at the hands of Zulus
Above
is a photo of the Prince Imperial's Mother,
the Empress Eugenie
Links
to sites providing information
on the Napoleonic connection
Click
on the above button for information
on Napoleon (English / Francais)
As
can be seen from the above photograph, taken outside the
Bull's Head at the turn of the 20th century, Chislehurst was
still just a small rural village. It was popular with Londoners
as somewhere to go for a trip into the countryside for a picnic.
The above photo of Bickley Point, not far from Chislehurst is dated 1907
Photo of Chislehurst Junction from the days of steam
Old photo of Chislehurst Pond
A picture taken outside The Queen's Head pub around 1900
Camden Place (Camden House) 1905
Camden Place - old postcard
A newspaper print from 1873 featuring St Mary's
The Ramblers Rest - 1953
An early postcard of Sidcup Place
Old postcard of the Caves
Old postcard of The Daylight Inn, Petts Wood
Camden Place 1873
Napoleon's library at Camden Place
Napoleon's funeral at St Mary's church
Napoleon's funeral at St Mary's church
Napoleon's funeral at St Mary's church
These
following photos are the size they are posted at, and are
miscellaneous historic images related in some way to Chislehurst
Entrance to Chislehurst Caves, 1910
Coed Bel, 1920
Coed Bel - Earlier I assume, since there's less ivy!
4X4 Military vehicle parked on the common, near The Crown Pub
Does anyone know anything more about this photo? If so, please
send me an email.
Volunteers hold a 'Sham Battle' on Chislehurst Common on
21st July 1860
Elmstead Grange - Now Babington Independent Day School
I'm guessing this picture must have been taken around 1920
View through the old Water Arch that used to be at the
top of Summer Hill, until it was demolished in the 1960's
Old photo of the Prince Imperial Monument
Prince Imperial War Memorial 1911
Old photo (1930's?) of a Tillings bus 109 with one headlamp
missing, on its way to Chislehurst, near Eltham somewhere
Chislehurst in the snow - 1923 This was taken from the top of Summer
Hill, looking down to Mill Place. The Ramblers Rest pub is just out of shot,
but would be on the right. (It was probably taken just along from the old
water arch). Many thanks to Zoe McQuillin for the above info!
Willow Grove, 1925
Old photo of Royal Parade (1920's?)
Another old photo of Royal Parade (1920's?)
Another old photo of Royal Parade (1920's?)
Interior of the church of the Annunciation
Old photo of Prickend Pond
Chislehurst Football (soccer) club 1924-1925
Chislehurst Football (soccer) club 1926-1927
Chislehurst May Queen 1933
Chislehurst Flower Show 1910
Chislehurst Commons - Silver Birch Trees
Farringtons Drive - 1935
Farringtons May 1911
1908 Peoples' refreshment house association
Wesleyan Church - year unknown
High Street 1960's
SECR Hastings train passing Chislehurst 201904
Napoleon Memorial Card
Old photo of Church Lane
Frognal Manor 1829 - Home of Viscount Sydney
(who gave his name to Sydney, Australia)
Orpington Road 1906
St Nicholas 1830
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