Damn! But it was in Surrey until the creation of Greater London, so HISTORICALLY Kingston was part of Surrey and is still referred to as Surrey, just like Teddington was in Middlesex (Which no longer exists as an authority).
So, being pedantic (like you Flashers), yes they are in Greater London but, historically, they are in their former counties.
I suspect that NW Kent will be engulfed by Greater London eventually. So Dartford will be in London, but I'll bet you will still say its in Kent ;-)
Damn! But it was in Surrey until the creation of Greater London, so HISTORICALLY Kingston was part of Surrey and is still referred to as Surrey, just like Teddington was in Middlesex (Which no longer exists as an authority).
So, being pedantic (like you Flashers), yes they are in Greater London but, historically, they are in their former counties.
I suspect that NW Kent will be engulfed by Greater London eventually. So Dartford will be in London, but I'll bet you will still say its in Kent ;-)
Charlton was once part of Kent.....
Sadly I think you are right and London will engulf Dartford etc - and given my stubbornness on this subject I will have to say I would then be living in London
BTW when first married we lived in Crayford and both my kids were born at Sidcup, so I did live in London once and my kids birth certificates say they were born in a London Borough
and the most unique - London Luton ??? Wtf's that all about.
Spose you can't blame the home counties for wanting to be part of, what was, the greatest City in the World
I think they are called 'London' to help overseas visitors - if Gatwick didn't have London in front of it people would less likely to be willing to land there and would want to go to Heathrow instead - Heathrow couldn't cope with the demand, hence why the satellite airports were built
and the most unique - London Luton ??? Wtf's that all about.
Spose you can't blame the home counties for wanting to be part of, what was, the greatest City in the World
I think they are called 'London' to help overseas visitors - if Gatwick didn't have London in front of it people would less likely to be willing to land there and would want to go to Heathrow instead - Heathrow couldn't cope with the demand, hence why the satellite airports were built
well that's what I think
I think you're right mate, but the powers that be should give the traveller the benefit of doubt and trust they can use a map when booking flights in to southern England imo
And West ham not only got a new carpet but don't have to pay Andy Carroll 90K a week for laying on a medical couch anymore. Good news for the sleazy 3, Dave, Dave and Lady muck.
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So, being pedantic (like you Flashers), yes they are in Greater London but, historically, they are in their former counties.
I suspect that NW Kent will be engulfed by Greater London eventually. So Dartford will be in London, but I'll bet you will still say its in Kent ;-)
London Heathrow
London Stansted
and the most unique - London Luton ??? Wtf's that all about.
Spose you can't blame the home counties for wanting to be part of, what was, the greatest City in the World
Sadly I think you are right and London will engulf Dartford etc - and given my stubbornness on this subject I will have to say I would then be living in London
BTW when first married we lived in Crayford and both my kids were born at Sidcup, so I did live in London once and my kids birth certificates say they were born in a London Borough
well that's what I think
Looking at a map, the Isle of Dogs were once Middlesex!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27140505
The oval home of South London's finest cricket club.
Charlton and Surrey for me.