Penge Police Station - thought to be the oldest working police station in London, now to be closed

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Built in 1872 as a response to local residents concern over rising crime, Penge Police Station is thought to be the oldest working police station in London. As part of the Metropolitan Police’s modernisation programme in Bromley the station is now to be closed and the building put on the market.

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Location: 175 High Street, Penge, London, England, Uk
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