Broad Green, London
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Broad Green is a small residential and retail area of the London Borough of Croydon
in London
. The area was centred on a triangular green space bounded by shops and houses, which was subsequently developed upon at the end of the 19th century. The main landmark of the area, the Safari Cinema
, was demolished in recent years.
Most of West Croydon is in an electoral ward called "Broad Green
", hence Broad Green library is some distance away from the traditional Broad Green area.
London Borough of Croydon
The London Borough of Croydon is a London borough in South London, England and is part of Outer London. It covers an area of and is the largest London borough by population. It is the southernmost borough of London. At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The area was centred on a triangular green space bounded by shops and houses, which was subsequently developed upon at the end of the 19th century. The main landmark of the area, the Safari Cinema
Safari Cinema
Safari Cinema was at 225 London Road in Broad Green, Croydon. During part of its life it was owned by the Associated British Cinemas chain.- History :...
, was demolished in recent years.
Most of West Croydon is in an electoral ward called "Broad Green
Broad Green (ward)
Broad Green is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon, corresponding to the west Croydon area of London in the United Kingdom. The much smaller area known as Broad Green is divided between this ward and the neighbouring ward of Selhurst. Broad Green extends from central Croydon to the south to the...
", hence Broad Green library is some distance away from the traditional Broad Green area.