What is the history of Catford?

What is the history of Catford?

History of Catford Catford was the ford (across the River Ravensbourne) where there were wild cats. In 1745 there were a few houses at Catford Bridge, and separate hamlets at Perry Hill and Rushey Green. Southend was a small village right at the south end of the parish of Lewisham.

How old is Catford?

The name was first recorded in 1254, around the time that the Abbey of Ghent, which had owned the land hereabouts since at least the early tenth century, sold it off as a sub-manor. Two moated houses are recorded as having been built thereafter, one near Catford Bridge and the other at Rushey Green.

Why is there a cat in Catford?

The definitive reason behind Catford’s name was lost to the winds of time eons ago. Scholars still maintain however, that the name is a reminder of the giant fibreglass cat that bestrode the area and looked down upon the civilians.

Which zone is Catford?

Zone 3
Catford railway station is one of two stations serving the London suburb of Catford. Mainly used by commuters, it is in Travelcard Zone 3 and is on the Catford Loop Line, between Crofton Park and Bellingham.

Is Catford safe to live?

Safety and Crime Whilst there is a great sense of community in Catford, like any London suburb crime does exist. However, crime levels in the Lewisham Borough are fairly average compared to the rest of the capital and Catford is considered one of the safer areas in Lewisham.

Is Catford a good area?

Catford it a great place to live, and the centre has really been coming along recently there’s now a great yoga house, independent cinema, food markets etc. It’s also far leafier & greener that comparable neighbourhoods. We’re not quite there yet but we’ve heard the local primary schools are rather good.

Is the big cat still in Catford?

For those in Catford, it is part of the landscape, and for those who have never been, the Catford Cat may well have popped up on social media. Built in 1974, the fibreglass giant dominates the area, perching atop the entrance to the Catford Centre.

Who made the Catford Cat?

Erected in 1974 as part of the Catford Centre development, its existence is down to design decisions made by architects Owen Luder and Rodney Gordon (the pair also designed the Michael Faraday Memorial in Elephant & Castle, you know, the big silver box in the middle of the roundabout).

Is catford an oyster zone?

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Does Catford Bridge have barriers?

Zone 3 rail station in South London, practically next to Catford Station, on the Catford Loop Line. There are no barriers for entrance/exit at this station (as of June 2008), and there are separate entrances from Catford Road for northbound and southbound platforms.

Who designed the Catford Cat?

The Queen of Catford flats by Tsuruta Architects feature 27,000 cat faces.

Which zone is Catford Bridge?

Catford Bridge railway station is on the Mid-Kent Line, serving Hayes line trains from London to Hayes. It lies between Ladywell and Lower Sydenham stations, 7 miles 42 chains (12.1 km) from London Charing Cross and in Travelcard Zone 3.

Is Catford station accessible?

There is no level access between the platforms. Access between the platforms is via the footbridge as shown in the photograph. Level access to Platform 1 is via the Adenmore Road entrance. Level access to Platform 2 is via the Station Approach entrance.

Where is Catford station?

London Borough of Lewisham
Catford railway station