Berrylands is a residential neighbourhood in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in south west London, that before 1965 formed part of the Municipal Borough of Surbiton. It is a suburban development situated 10.1 miles (16.3 km) south west of Charing Cross.
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Etymology
Berrylands is a place-name that misleadingly suggests "land where berries grow". It actually means "land on a tumulus or hill", from Old English beorg (modern dialectal "barrow" meaning "hill"), cognate with Old Norse bergr, bjorgr and borgr which mean the same thing, and Old English land ("land"). The name was recorded as Berilendes in 1126, and as Berulind in 1148 (wrongly suggesting Old English lindr "lime-tree" as the second element), and more recently as Barrilands in 1378, which shows the true origin as being from Old English beorg.
In a sense, the name corresponds to the modern English "Hill Farm", a common name for farms (and some new residences) across the United Kingdom.
History
Berrylands is a settlement of Anglo-Saxon origin that is close to the Thames. It is part of Surbiton. Much of the present 1930s urban housing development took place on the former Berrylands Farm. It contained a Lido (swimming pool), the 'Surbiton Lagoon' at grid reference TQ19606725.[1][2] Before 1965 Berrylands formed part of the Municipal Borough of Surbiton.
Present day
It is home to the sports ground of the London School of Economics and Political Science and there is a large sewage works (Hogsmill) on the opposite side of the railway.
Housing
The neighbourhood is primarily residential. It houses a large commuter population using the Berrylands, Surbiton or Tolworth links to central London.
Education
- For education in Berrylands see the main Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames article.
There are a few main schools in the local area: Christ Church, Grand Avenue
Transport
Notable residents
- Tom King - Theatre Director
- John Cooper (car maker)
References
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