Edenbridge, Kent

Edenbridge is a town in the county of Kent in South East England with 7,808 inhabitants. The name comes from the Old English language: " Eadhelmsbrigge " ( " Eadhelm 's Bridge " in modern English ).

History

The old town was built along the Roman Road London to Lewes Way. The slag, which came from the surrounding cities was used to build this road. In the Middle Ages, the city became the center of the iron industry. There are many medieval houses made of lumber, one of these is the Eden Valley Museum.

After the railroad was invented, the city increased more and more and the Marlpit Hills, which lies to the north of the old town, were a part of the city.

Mills

In the city there were four mills over the centuries: the Haxted water mill Honour 's Mill, both located on the River Eden, the Christmas mill, which is on a tributary of the Eden and a windmill in the south of the city. All four mills still exist today, but are used in other ways.

Railways

There are two railway stations in Edenbridge. The first, which is on the route of the South Easter Railway ( SER ) ( from Redhill to Tonbridge ) is located, was opened on 26 May 1842. The station, which is located in the Marlpit Hills, called Edenbridge. To the west of the station the route the former London, Brighton and South Coast line intersects ( Opened: 2 Januar1888 ). Here at this intersection is the second station. It is called Edenbridge Town.

The city

The church from the 13th century on the east side contains a set of windows by Edward Burne -Jones. The bypass, which was built at the beginning of the 21st century in order to reduce the traffic on the old High Street, Mont St Aignan Way was called, because Edenbridge has twinned with the French town of Mont -Saint -Aignan. There are numerous banks and a post office, which is located next to the church.