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This article is about the town of Bromley. For other meanings, see Bromley (disambiguation)
Bromley
Administration
Borough: Bromley
County: Greater London
Region: Greater London
Nation: England
Other
Ceremonial County: Greater London
Traditional County: Kent
Postal County: Kent
Dialling Code: 020

Bromley is the main town in the London Borough of Bromley. The town has a thriving shopping centre as well as excellent transport links both to the M25 and to Central London.

Bromley is also known for "The Bromley Contingent", who were a group of followers and fans of the Sex Pistols (including Siouxsie Sioux, Sid Vicious and Billy Idol who also went on to become famous).

H G Wells, most famous for his book "War of the Worlds", was born here.

Leofric, Earl of Mercia and husband of the Lady Godiva, is said to have died here in 1057.

Nearest stations:

Arms of the former Borough of Bromley