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	Petts Wood
		Petts Wood is widely regarded as one of the most successful of the new inter-war London suburbs and has been celebrated as such in print and on television.
		Like Petts Wood it was an attempt to create a new community in which the housing would retain a rural flavour.
		In Petts Wood itself after 1945 there was little new housing, for the estates on both sides of the railway had been virtually completed before the war and left few gaps.
	www.ideal-homes.org.uk /bromley/petts-wood.htm (2932 words)

	Petts Wood - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The name appeared first in 1577 as "the wood of the Pett family", who were shipbuilders and used the wood as a source of timbers.
		Petts Wood also has a second pub (The Sovereign of the Seas) and a railway station.
		Most of Petts Wood was built in the early twentieth century by the developer Basil Scruby, as a high quality estate in a rural setting only a short train journey from the city, with the East side being built first.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Petts_Wood (287 words)

	National Trust \| South East \| Hawkwood & Petts Wood
		The estate is easy to get to by public transport as the stations of Petts Wood and Chislehurst are within easy walking distance.The railway line forms the boundary of the wood to the south.
		A similar commemoration can also be viewed today in the Edlmann Memorial Wood for its donor, Colonel Edlmann, owner of the Hawkwood Estate before the Hall family, who donated the site to the Trust.
		The Colonel purchased the wood to prevent development and his wishes have been honoured.
	www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-south_east/w-south_east-places/w-south_east-places-north_kent/w-south_east-places-north_kent-hawkwood_petts_wood.htm (276 words)

	Petts Wood Links
		Petts Wood and District Residents Association - Events, local history and information about committee members.
		Petts Wood No, that is the great fallacy; the wisdom of old men.
		Catch the trade winds in your Petts Wood There is no one so bound to his own face that he does not cherish the hope of presenting another to the world.
	www.welcome-2-europe.com /United_Kingdom_England_London_Bromley_Petts_Wood.html (1634 words)

	William Willett - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		He lived most of his life in Chislehurst, Kent, where, it is said, after riding his horse in Petts Wood near his home early one summer morning and noticing how many blinds were still down, the idea for Daylight Saving Time first occurred to him.
		He suggested that the clocks should be advanced by 20 minutes at a time at 2 am on successive Sundays in April and be retarded by the same amount on Sundays in September.
		He is commemorated in Petts Wood by a memorial sundial, set permanently to Daylight Saving Time.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/William_Willett (512 words)

	Petts Wood Towntalk
		Petts Wood is a place in the London Borough of Bromley.
		The name appeared first in 1577 as "the wood of the Pett family", who were shipbuilders and leased the wood as a source of timbers.
		Petts Wood also has a second pub (The Sovereign of the Seas) and a railway station.
	www.pettswood.towntalk.co.uk (150 words)

	Petts Wood -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Petts Wood is a place in the (Click link for more info and facts about London Borough of Bromley) London Borough of Bromley.
		Most of Petts Wood was built in the early (Click link for more info and facts about twentieth century) twentieth century with the East side being built first.
		Former French president (French general and statesman who became very popular during World War II as the leader of the Free French forces in exile (1890-1970)) Charles de Gaulle lived in Petts Wood during the Second World War as he led the (Click link for more info and facts about French resistance) French resistance.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pe/petts_wood.htm (544 words)

	Petts Wood Flat or House to rent or buy. Petts Wood Flats or Houses to rent or buy. Letting, Sales and Estate Agents. ...
		Most of the house building in Petts Wood occurred during the 1930's, mainly to provide good housing for the London overspill at affordable prices in the "country".
		Petts Wood, Kent is now part of the London Borough of Bromley, it is situated between Orpington and Chislehurst.
		If you want to move to Petts Wood as an executive or a professional with a family, or you are a student finding somewhere for the first time.
	www.net-lettings.co.uk /locations/locationview.asp?Area=Petts_Wood (769 words)

	Petts Wood
		The wood is believed to have been planted in the last quarter of the 16th century by the Pett family, who were leading shipwrights for 200 years and are mentioned in Pepys’ diaries.
		Basil Scruby, an entrepreneur from Harlow in Essex, had already built more affordably at Newbury Park and elsewhere when he turned his attention to Petts Wood in 1927, securing an option on 400 acres of woodland and strawberry fields and proceeding to buy it in sections.
		and his wife rented 41 Birchwood Road after the fall of France but they judged Petts Wood to be at risk of bombing, so the family moved to rural Shropshire while the general stayed in a Mayfair hotel.
	www.hidden-london.com /pettswood.html (483 words)

	Printer Friendly Format - Richmond and Twickenham Times (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		RESIDENTS' demands for ticket barriers at Petts Wood station to stop vandalism have been rejected by rail chiefs.
		Despite growing concern among residents about vandalism, Connex bosses said there were no plans "at the moment" to introduce automatic gates at Petts Wood.
		Peter Varley, chairman for Petts Wood Residents' Association, said residents need to report crime to ensure police have correct statistics.
	www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk /misc/print.php?artid=202920 (230 words)

	Motivation Today
		Petts Wood was “bought by public subscription as a tribute to the work of William Willett the untiring advocate of British summer time in 1927”.
		Petts Wood takes its name from a ship building family in the 15th century called Petts.
		The Warden of Petts Wood constantly encourages dog owners to pick up their dog’s faeces and take them home to dispose of them.
	www.motivationtoday.com /walking_in_petts_wood.php (1424 words)

	Latin tag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		I grew up in a suburb of London called Petts Wood which is near Bromley where I was born.
		One of Petts Wood's claims to fame is that it was the home of one William Willett who was the promoter of Summer Time.
		When the housing part of Petts Wood was built in 1929 part of the wood was preserved and in the wood is a memorial to Willett which has on it a sundial with this line on it.
	www.ph.ed.ac.uk /~jsl/willet (130 words)

	BBC Kent - Junior Football - Petts Wood U12 v Villacourt U12
		Going forward Petts Wood never seemed to have time on the ball as the Villacourt midfield closed down quickly.
		As half time approached, Villacourt turned the Petts Wood defence and despite central defender Southam's efforts, were unable to prevent the advancing Simmonds from being lobbed for the first goal.
		In retrospect Petts Wood were always struggling to deal with the Villacourt pace and strength, who were worthy winners.
	www.bbc.co.uk /kent/juniorfootball/match_reports/2004/09/27/petts_wood_villacourt.shtml (473 words)

	Petts Wood Runners - The home of running in Petts Wood
		Based in picturesque Petts Wood at the Memorial Gardens, you will find us limbering up every Tuesday at 7:50pm for 8pm.
		Petts Wood Runners caters for adults of all abilities.
		We offer a variety of runs throughout Petts Wood, Chislehurst and Bickley from a 3 miler (which incorporates an optional 1 mile drop off for those just starting out!) up to a 10K.
	www.pettswoodrunners.co.uk (254 words)

	Property to let from Countrywide Residential Lettings, Petts Wood on rightmove.co.uk
		Property to let from Countrywide Residential Lettings, Petts Wood on rightmove.co.uk
		Two bedroom, two bathroom, spacious apartment at the Holwood Development with secure gated entry, undercroft parking and acres of communal ground.
		Two bedroom recently built flat close to Petts Wood BR and local amenities, offered furnished
	www.rightmove.co.uk /forrent/5158 (159 words)

	Cities of Science - London - Daylight saving in Summer time
		In among the trees of Petts Wood close to the route of the London Loop walk, not far from Petts Wood station, Bromley
		Hidden away in Petts Wood there is a granite sundial.
		Wood one morning when he noticed that lots of the blinds were down and people were still asleep even though the Sun had risen hours earlier.
	www.citiesofscience.co.uk /go/London/ContentPlace_1742.html (314 words)

	l o c a t i o n t w e l v e (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		SHOP owners are counting the cost after graffiti artists went on the rampage in Petts Wood.
		He said: "This is the first New York subway-style attack in Petts Wood and I hope it's the last because this is a pleasant area.
		Petts Wood ward officer PC Dave Cooper said: "It's difficult because we don't think the culprits are local.
	www.graffiti.org /dj/bromley.html (292 words)

	Printer Friendly Format - Croydon Guardian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The sub-post office in the Fairway, Petts Wood, closed last Thursday - the day pensions are issued.
		Pensioner Dennis Pritt of Hayfield Road, St Mary Cray, said: "It is very inconvenient for pensioners having both post offices in Petts Wood closed.
		The other post office in Petts Wood is being relocated from West Approach to Queensway.
	www.croydonguardian.co.uk /misc/print.php?artid=312800 (187 words)

	Printer Friendly Format - This Is Local London (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		What really concerns me is the Eurostar train also passes frequently along this line, and although the speed of this train is supposed to be restricted, this is a fallacy.
		I am a member of the Royal British Legion branch at Petts Wood, which has a small car park to the rear of the premises, backing on to the railway.
		This Channel Tunnel train quite often speeds through Petts Wood Station at this point so much, that on one occasion the air compression just as I was vacating my car tore the door our of my hand and blew paper and other debris around the car park like a hurricane.
	www.thisislocallondon.co.uk /misc/print.php?artid=315398 (271 words)

	Street Management - Walk details
		Pubs and cafes at Petts Wood, Farnborough and Hayes.
		Starting in the Jubilee Country Park, close to Petts Wood station, the first 4km (2.5ml) are fairly level, alternating between paths through woods and commons and residential roads in Crofton.
		In quick succession, the route is either shared with or brushes no fewer than six routes in the Bromley Circular Walks and Trails series (Petts Wood, Farnborough, Cudham, Leaves Green, Nash and Three Commons), so there are plenty of opportunities for making up longer routes and links at will.
	www.londontransport.co.uk /streets/walking/walkdetails.asp?id=76 (361 words)

	The SABRE Roads Website
		The next section is rather countrified, with Park Wood to the left and the National Trust-owned Petts Wood to the right.
		Petts Wood gives its name to the district that we nest pass through, before taking a turns to the left as we arrive in Orpington.
		After the railway bridge over the the lines from the Kent Coast to London Victoria, we wind through the upmarket area of Petts Wood and descend into Orpington.
	groups.msn.com /TheSABRERoadsWebsite/roadsnews.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=29442&LastModified=4675487552488160947&all_topics=1 (1572 words)

	Petts WoodTowntalk - It's the Talk of The Town! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		And Petts Wood is accessible and easy to get to by a number of modes of transport.
		There is currently around 50 miles of cycle lanes around Petts Wood in the Borough of Bromley and many of these will form part of an 1800 mile network of routes throughout London, which is being installed over the next few years.
		Petts Wood is within 8 miles of Biggin Hill Airport, situated in the south of The London Borough of Bromley.
	www.pettswood.towntalk.co.uk /transport.php (698 words)

	Knowhere: Petts Wood Eating and Drinking, Pubs, Cafes, Coffee Shops and Restaurants (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		On the East side of Petts Wood there is an excellent Italian called Da Vinci's; there is another Italian but I can't remember its name.
		On the West side of Petts Wood The New Thai Garden is excellent and does both Thai and Cantonese food.
		Petts Wood was built by a Methodist organisation which banned pubs.
	www.knowhere.co.uk /4287_eatdrink.html (1036 words)

	Alan de Maid Petts Wood office - Estate Agents Petts Wood, Kent - Selection of property
		Situated on the borders of Petts Wood and Bromley is this two bedroom terraced home with an approximately 140ft rear garden and garage.
		A beautifully presented three bedroom family home which is conveniently situated between Bromley and Petts Wood, both having good shopping facilities and mainline stations serving London.
		An executive four bedroom detached family home on the East side of Petts Wood close to local amenities, Schools and railway station serving London.
	www.findaproperty.co.uk /agent.aspx?agentid=3795&opt=list (1563 words)

	Property for sale & rent - Petts Wood properties
		Find a Property - London (South of Thames) - Bromley & Bexley - Petts Wood
		"Petts Wood is a fantastic place to live......
		"Petts Wood is a beautiful area to live in......
	www.findasolicitor.com /area0629.html (106 words)

	Printer Friendly Format - News Shopper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A COMMUTER caught in a train blaze has called for fire extinguishers to be installed in carriages and on platforms.
		Carl Burgess, 35, of Derwent Drive, Petts Wood, was travelling home on the 6.16pm train from Cannon Street when a man standing at Chislehurst station shouted: "Your train's on fire."
		The train continued to Petts Wood station, while worried passengers, who could see thick smoke billowing up outside the windows, made their way to the opposite end of the carriage.
	www.newsshopper.co.uk /misc/print.php?artid=512959 (207 words)

	Petts Wood Tudor Cricket Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Petts Wood Tudor Cricket Club is a small club of 30 or so members (not all playing members).
		The home ground is at Willet Rec reational Ground in Petts Wood.
		The club has approximately 6 fixtures a season at home and the rest are away.
	www.btinternet.com /~d.dunn/pwtcc/main.htm (167 words)

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