Deep in the heart of Kent lies Longfield. It’s a village steeped in history. Its story stretches back to Saxon times. Longfield was first recorded as “Langanfelda” between 964 and 995. The Domesday Book of 1086 lists it as “Langafel.” This quaint village holds a unique place in history. Town planner Patrick Abercrombie considered Longfield as a potential site for a new town in the mid-1940s. This was part of the Greater London Plan. However, other locations around London were ultimately chosen. Longfield sits nestled between Dartford and Gravesend. It’s a linear settlement, partly merging with the village of Hartley to the south. The landscape gently slopes from southeast and south to north, ranging from 92m above sea level in the southwest of New Barn to 45m around the chalk pit west of Longfield. St. Mary Magdalene Church stands as a testament to Longfield’s enduring spirit. The church dates back to 1343. It’s a Grade II* listed building. In earlier times, Longfield fell within the Hundred of Axtane and later the Dartford Rural District. The Local Government Act of 1972 placed it within the Sevenoaks district. Then in 1987, it became part of the borough of Dartford. Today, Longfield boasts a bustling community. There are local shops, restaurants, and essential services. Longfield also offers convenient transport links to London and the Kent coast.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to