Municipal Borough of Beckenham
| Beckenham | |
|---|---|
| Area | |
| • 1881 | 3,881 acres (15.71 km2) |
| • 1901 | 3,881 acres (15.71 km2) |
| • 1931 | 3,889 acres (15.74 km2) |
| • 1961 | 5,935 acres (24.02 km2) |
| Population | |
| • 1881 | 13,045 |
| • 1901 | 26,331 |
| • 1931 | 43,832 |
| • 1961 | 77,290 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1878 |
| • Abolished | 1965 |
| • Succeeded by | London Borough of Bromley |
| Status | Local board (1878 - 1894) Urban district (1894 - 1935) Municipal borough (after 1935) |
| Government | |
| • HQ | Beckenham Town Hall (demolished) |
| • Motto | Non Nobis Solum (Not for ourselves alone) |
Beckenham was a local government district in north west Kent from 1878 to 1965 around the town of Beckenham. The area was suburban to London, formed part of the Metropolitan Police District and from 1933 was included in the area of the London Passenger Transport Board.