Important This booklet is intended for those who have applied to become licensed suburban taxi drivers in London and whose application has been accepted. It supplements the introductory talk given by a Knowledge of London Examiner before you start learning the ‘Knowledge’ and provides the framework of routes to aid learning the topography of the nine suburban sectors.
If you have not already successfully applied to become licensed you should first read the booklet entitled ‘How to become a licensed taxi or private hire driver’.
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The ‘Knowledge of London’ 1 Contents
The ‘Knowledge of London’ The ‘Knowledge of London’ 4
What you need to know about London 4
The equipment you need to learn the ‘Knowledge’ 5
How to learn the ‘Knowledge’ 6
Answering questions on the ‘Knowledge’ 8
Knowledge of central London 11
Advice on attending London Taxi & Private Hire offices 12
Additional Information 13
2 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Annex A
The suburban sectors and lists of routes 17
Annex B
The ‘Knowledge of London’ examination system 79
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 3 Introduction The ‘Knowledge of London’
This book is aimed at helping you to gain the necessary knowledge of London to enable you to qualify as a suburban taxi driver.
What you need to know about London To achieve the required standard to be licensed as a suburban taxi driver you will need a thorough knowledge, primarily, of your chosen sector.
You will need to know: all the streets, housing estates; parks and open spaces; government offices and departments; financial and commercial centres; diplomatic premises; town halls; registry offices; hospitals; places of worship; sports stadiums and leisure centres; stations; hotels; clubs; theatres; cinemas; museums; art galleries; schools; colleges and universities; societies; associations and institutions; police stations and headquarters buildings; civil, criminal and coroner’s courts; prisons; and places of interest to tourists. In fact, anywhere a taxi passenger might ask to be taken. These places are also known as ‘points’. You need to be able to show that you can travel between any two points over the shortest distance.
4 The ‘Knowledge of London’ The equipment you need to learn the ‘Knowledge’ This Guide to Learning the ‘Knowledge of London’ has become known as the ‘Blue Book’ and provides the basis from which to work.
Routes In Annex A there are lists of routes, known as ‘runs’ for each sector which you should learn in detail as described below.
Maps You will require large-scale maps (at least 3 inches to 1 mile/5cm to 1km) which covers the whole of your sector plus a map or road atlas which covers the whole of Greater London.
Transport In order to travel the routes you will need a means of personal transport (experience suggests that a moped or scooter provides the most flexible and convenient transport for applicants).
Call-over partner Finally, you need a ‘call-over’ partner; that is someone to put questions to you in the way the examiners will. Helpful as members of your family or friends might be, if they have not done, or are not doing, the Knowledge they are of limited use. Most people on the Knowledge come to realise how important it is to have a call-over partner.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 5 Introduction
How to learn the ‘Knowledge’ • Before the lists of routes for each sector at Annex A, there is a sample route which demonstrates what is required when preparing a route before learning it. You should learn the sample route so that you experience what is essential when you are learning the ‘Knowledge of London’. It also gives examples of points of interest you should find around both the start and finish points, and some points of interest along your particular route. The lists of points are not exhaustive, you will be able to find more. • Each of the runs in Annex A has a start and finish point. Using your maps, work out the most direct route between the start and finish points. • When you get to a start point you must first learn the area within a 1/2 mile (800m) radius of that point and make a note of the places of interest/important features you see. You need to learn the streets and roads that join the places you find to the route. Take time and trouble to do this, it is important. • When travelling along the route take note of any important features you see (Features are not only points of interest, but also include one-way streets, prohibited turns, etc). • At the end of the run you must investigate the area within a 1/2 mile (800m) radius of the finish point for places of interest and important features.
6 The ‘Knowledge of London’ • Learning the area around the start and finish points of all the runs will ensure that you comprehensively cover the area within the sector and build up a good working knowledge. • Remember that because of one-way streets, no right turns, etc., the forward and reverse routes may be different. You will need to know both directions. • The process illustrated needs to be repeated for each of the runs in your sector. This will take you some time. There is no substitute for constantly travelling the routes. • The taxi ranks on your sector are also listed. You must learn where they are and you must be able to describe routes from the ranks to the points of interest on your sector. • You will not acquire sufficient knowledge simply by studying a map; you will only gain the necessary knowledge by travelling the routes. • Remember that London is an ever-changing city and the ‘Knowledge of London’ candidates must continually maintain and update their knowledge. • While you are learning the runs you will need to regularly test yourself by calling over with your partner and practice answering questions in the manner required for one to one interviews with a Knowledge of London Examiner.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 7 Introduction
Answering questions on the ‘Knowledge’
You will be tested on your Knowledge by way of one-to-one examinations (known as ‘appearances’) undertaken by a Knowledge of London Examiner. Your first appearance will last about 30 minutes, subsequent appearances about 15 minutes.
An outline of the examination system and how you progress through it is at Annex B.
The examiner will first ask you two ‘points’, the locations of which you will need to identify correctly before you will be allowed to call the ‘run’. Having done this you should then give the shortest route between the points. If the places asked for are buildings, sports grounds or similar, you should begin your answer by saying which side of the road the point will be on when you set off, i.e. “Leave on the left/right”, locating the building according to the direction in which you will be travelling.
Describe the route naming every street travelled along and stating when a change of direction has to be made.
On arrival at the destination you should identify which side of the road the destination is on, i.e., “set down on the left/right”, depending on the direction from which it is approached. Buildings or side turnings on the route should not be given.
Because this edition covers all nine sectors, the following example from the ‘All London Blue Book’ is used, but the method is the same.
8 The ‘Knowledge of London’ For example, if asked:
“The old Public Carriage Office to the British Museum?” the correct reply would be:
“The old Public Carriage Office is in Penton Street, and the British Museum is in Great Russell Street.”
You would then be asked to detail your route between the two points as follows:
“Leave on right Penton Street, forward Claremont Square, forward Amwell Street, right Margery Street, forward Calthorpe Street, forward Guildford Street, comply Russell Square, leave by Montague Street, right Great Russell Street, set down on right.”
Remember you must know the runs in both directions.
Road works and temporary diversions should be ignored, as they will eventually revert. However, there may be roads from which you are prohibited but are able to be used by taxi drivers. These cannot be ignored, as you will be expected to be aware of them and points within them.
Do not waste too much time trying to remember the answers to the questions; if you do not know the answer, say so. This will allow more effective use of the time available.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 9 Introduction
Remember, the Blue Book is just a guide and the questions you will be asked will not necessarily be precisely the same. That is why it will be necessary for you to learn the places of interest around the start, along, and around the finish of the routes listed in Annex A, and the streets, roads, etc. which join them to the routes. Questions in Knowledge of London examinations will be based on such places.
10 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Knowledge of central London
When you have shown that you have a satisfactory knowledge of your sector you will have to show that you have a good working knowledge if central London. You will have to show that you can get from your sector to major locations in central London and to Heathrow and London City Airports. For this you will need a map which covers the whole of the Greater London area.
For example, you will be required to locate: • Mainline railway stations • Major hospitals • Major hotels • Major sports venues • Museums • Theatres • Tourist areas When giving answers to questions about your knowledge of central London, you will need to be able to name the streets and roads that join your sector to the central London points. You will also have to be able to describe routes from your sector to London Heathrow Airport and the London City Airport.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 11 Introduction
Advice on attending London Taxi and Private Hire offices
Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to arrive early enough for your examination. It is recommended you arrive 20 minutes before your appointment owing to the security arrangements at Palestra and this will allow you to settle beforehand. If you are late it will not be practicable for you to be examined. Examinations are tied to a booked appointment schedule and any delays would have a knock on effect on other candidates.
Please note that there are no parking facilities at Palestra and there are parking restrictions in the surrounding streets.
Palestra is fully accessible to people with disabilities, however if you have special requirements we will endeavour to accommodate them.
The Licensing Authority encourages licensed taxi drivers in London to dress in a manner that reflects favourably upon their profession as self-employed business people in a service industry. In seeking to become licensed you are, therefore, asked to present a clean and smart appearance when attending the Palestra.
12 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Additional Information
When you begin one to one examination you will be required to pay a one-off examination fee. For the current fee please contact London Taxi and Private Hire or go to www.tfl.gov.uk/tph.
All applicants taking Knowledge of London examinations will be treated equally regardless of ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or learning difficulties. If you have any special needs that need to be taken into consideration during the examination process you should advise a member of the London Taxi and Private Hire.
You will be required to undertake and pass a driving test in a taxi before being licensed and this will be undertaken during the latter part of the Knowledge of London testing process. You will be advised when to apply for the driving test, for which a fee will be charged at the time of booking.
If you are convicted of any offence at any time, or if you change your address, or if you develop a medical problem which may affect your ability to drive vocationally (or you are prescribed medication which is not compatible with vocational driving), you must notify London Taxi and Private Hire immediately. If in any doubt about whether you need to notify the London Taxi and Private Hire - ask.
When you have met all the conditions of licensing you will be awarded your badge and licence.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 13 Introduction
Remember • Learn the routes in the order shown in the book as these have been set out in a logical sequence to aid learning. • Ensure the 1/2 mile radii at the beginning and end of each route are covered comprehensively. • You must be able to describe how to join the points of interest you find to the start or end of a route. • Learn the routes in both directions. • It is best to have a ‘call-over’ partner who is also doing the Knowledge. • You cannot learn the Knowledge from a book or a map. You will require the practical knowledge and experience that can only be gained on the street. • The time taken to learn the Knowledge will depend on your personal circumstances, ability and commitment.
If you require advice on any of the information given in the Introductory Talk or in this guide, then do not hesitate to ask a member of London Taxi and Private Hire who will do their best to assist.
14 The ‘Knowledge of London’ The ‘Knowledge of London’ 15 16 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Annex A
The suburban sectors and lists Aof routes The suburban secotrs and lists of routes Annex A
The lists of suburban sector routes and ranks, which are the basis for the questions you will be asked at your examinations.
The first page of each section contains a detailed sample route indicating how you should prepare each of the routes listed for the sectors.
You should learn your particular sample route so that you get a feel for what is essential when you are learning the ‘Knowledge’. It also gives examples of points of interest you should find around both the start and finish points, and some points of interest along this particular route. The lists of points are not exhaustive, you will be able to find more. You need to learn the streets and roads that join the places you find to the route.
In order that you, as a suburban London taxi driver, are better able to comply with the lawful obligation to accept journeys up to 12 miles, you will be asked questions that include the major points of interest in the sectors on either side of your chosen sector.
18 The ‘Knowledge of London’ The ‘Knowledge of London’ 19 Annex A
The Suburban Sectors
The suburban sectors are based on the boundaries of the Greater London Boroughs as follows:-
Index Sectors Pages
Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge 22 - 29
Barnet, Brent and Harrow 30 - 35
Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham 36 - 41
Bromley 42 - 46
Croydon 48 - 52
Ealing and Hillingdon 54 - 59
Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest 60 - 65
Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames 66 - 71
Merton and Sutton 72 - 77
The schematic map on the opposite page shows the boundaries of boroughs with the suburban sector boundaries indicated by the blue lines.
20 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Greater London Borough Boundaries
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 21 The suburban sectors - Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge
London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge
Sample Route Belgrave Road, Ilford to Fulwell Cross
Points at start 1 Balfour Road Taxi Rank, Balfour Road 2 Redbridge Islamic Education Centre, Belgrave Road 3 Ilford Federation Synagogue, Coventry Road 4 Bodgers of Ilford Department Store, Cranbrook Road 5 Ferguson House, Cranbrook Road 6 Ilford Railway Station, Cranbrook Road 7 PC Phillip Walters Police Memorial, Empress Avenue 8 Highlands Primary School, Highlands Gardens 9 Ilford Golf Club, Wanstead Park Road 10 Ilford Cricket Club, Holcombe Road
Points at finish 1 Ilford County High School, Fremantle Road 2 Redbridge Magistrates and Youth Courts, Cranbrook Road 3 Oakfield Playing Fields, Fencepiece Road and Forest Road 4 Fairlop Water, Forest Road 5 King Solomon School, Forest Road 6 Barkingside Post Office, High Street Barkingside 7 Fulwell Cross Pool, High Street Barkingside 8 Barkingside Police Station, Mossford Green 9 Sainsbury’s Supermarket, Tanners Lane 10 Fulwell Cross Health Centre, Tomswood Hill
22 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Route L/By Belgrave Road
R or L Mayfair Avenue
L The Drive
R Beaufort Gardens
L Cranbrook Road Rossmore Hotel
Comply Gants Hill Roundabout Gants Hill Underground Station
L/By Cranbrook Road Victoria House
F High Street Barkingside Woolworths
F and Comply Fulwell Circus
S.D.O.L.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 23 The suburban sectors - Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge List 1
London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge
1 Harold Wood Police Station to Woodford Police Station
2 Snaresbrook Crown Court, E11 to Rick Roberts Way, E15
3 Major Road, E15 to London City Airport, E16
4 Pier Road, E16 to Hainault Forest Golf and Country Club
5 Bush Road, E11 to Dagenham Dock Railway Station
6 Rainham Railway Station to Upminster Railway and Underground Station
7 Front Lane, Upminster to Barking and Dagenham Civic Centre
8 Romford Stadium to Atherton Road, E7
9 West Ham United Football Club to Dagenham Police Station
10 Wennington Fire Station to Romford Police Station
11 Rom Valley Way, Romford to Gants Hill Underground Station
12 Fairlop Underground Station to Stratford Magistrates Court, E15
13 Newham General Hospital, E13 to Harold Wood Station
14 Campion School, Wingletye Lane to Carlton Drive, Ilford
24 The ‘Knowledge of London’ List 2
London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge
1 Redbridge Magistrates Court, Ilford to Monkhams Lane, Woodford Green
2 Harts Grove, Woodford Green to Goodmayes Lane
3 Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford to Winsor Terrace, E6
4 Barking Railway and Underground Station to Cambridge Park, Wanstead
5 Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford to Rathbone Market, E16
6 West Ham Railway and Underground Station to Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford
7 Balfour Road, Ilford to Atlanta Boulevard, Romford
8 Gidea Park Railway Station to Upney Underground Station
9 Thames Road, Barking to Manor Road, Woodford Green
10 Walden Way, Ilford to Goresbrook Road, Dagenham
11 Dagenham Heathway Underground Station to Whitta Road, E12
12 Stopford Road, E13 to Broadwalk, E18
13 South Woodford Underground Station to Empress Avenue, Ilford
14 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford to Grange Road, E13
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 25 The suburban sectors - Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge List 3
London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge
1 Forest Gate Police Station to Collier Row Lane, Romford
2 Romford Market to Gascoigne Road, Barking
3 Clockhouse Avenue, Barking to East Ham Underground Station
4 Becontree Underground Station to Billet Road, Romford
5 Hog Hill Road, Romford to Emerson Park Railway Station
6 Suttons Avenue, Hornchurch to Goodmayes Road, Ilford
7 Chadwell Heath Railway Station to Elm Park Underground Station
8 North Street, Romford to Maylands Golf and Country Club
9 Junction 29, M25 to North Road, Havering-Atte-Bower
10 St. Francis Hospice, Havering-Atte-Bower to Cameron Road, Ilford
11 Valence Circus Dagenham to Redbridge Lane East, Ilford
12 Wanstead Golf Club to Custom House Docklands Light Railway Station
13 Lonsdale Avenue, E6 to Thorn Lane, Rainham
14 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster to Frederick Road, Rainham
26 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Ranks
London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Rainham Road South, Dagenham Station Parade/Wakering Road, Barking
London Borough of Havering Atlanta Boulevard, Romford Crossways, Gidea Park Dolphin Approach, Romford Eastern Road, Romford High Street, Romford Leather Lane, Hornchurch London Road (Romford Stadium) Station Lane, Hornchurch Station Road/Hall Lane, Upminster Station Road, Harold Wood The Broadway, Elm Park
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 27 The suburban sectors - Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge Ranks
London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge
London Borough of Newham Cam Road (Gala Club), Stratford High Street, North (East Ham Station) Kempton Road, East Ham Meridian Square, Stratford Plaistow Road (Plaistow Station) Romford Road (Bow County Court), Stratford Service Route 1, Stratford Silvertown Way (Canning Town Station) The Broadway (Stratford Centre), Stratford
28 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Ranks
London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge
London Borough of Redbridge Balfour Road, Ilford Clarence Avenue, Gants Hill Court Way, Barkingside Cranbrook Road (Faces), Gants Hill George Lane (Sainsbury’s), South Woodford High Road (Clements Road), Ilford High Road (The Exchange), Ilford Tanners Lane, Barkingside
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 29 The suburban sectors - Barnet, Brent and Harrow
London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent and Harrow
Sample Route Mill Hill East Underground Station to Dollis Hill Synagogue
Points at start 1 Hendon Golf Club, Ashley Lane 2 Bittacy Court, Frith Lane 3 Waitrose, Mill Hill, Mansbridge Way 4 Frith Manor Equestrian Centre, Partingale Lane 5 Lidbury Square, Sanders Lane 6 Finchley Golf Club, The Paddocks 7 IBSA House, The Ridgeway 8 Watch Tower Housem The Ridgeway
Points at finish 1 Flowers Close, Brook Road 2 Cricklewood Bus Garage, Edware Road 3 Cricklewood Club, Edgware Road 4 Hanover House, Edware Road 5 The Stables Gallery and Art Centre, Dollis Hill Lane 6 Sindhi Community House, Edgware Road 7 Multiple Sclerosis Society, Edgware Road 8 Cricklewood Library and Brent Archive, Olive Road
30 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Route L on R Bittacy Hill Comply Roundabout L/By and BR Bittacy Hill Comply Holders Hill Circus The Mill Public House L/By Holders Hill Road Hendon Cemetery F Parsons Street Foreland Court F Brent Street Comply Roundabout L/By and R Queens Road F Central Circus F Vivian Avenue L Allington Road Comply Roundabout L/By and R Park Road L The Broadway BL Slip Road Comply Staples Corner Circus L/By North Circular Road L Coles Green Road Staples Corner Business Park R Dollis Hill Lane Nevilles Court, Gladstone Park Stables Art Gallery L Parkside Campbell Gordon Way S.D.O.L.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 31 The suburban sectors - Barnet, Brent and Harrow List 1
London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent and Harrow
1 Alperton Underground Station to Rayners Lane, North Harrow
2 North Harrow Underground Station to The Chase, Stanmore
3 Belmont Circle, Harrow to Kingsbury Circle, NW9
4 Queensbury Underground Station to Finchley Central Underground Station
5 Tally Ho Corner, N12 to Brent Cross Shopping Centre
6 Hendon Football Club to Harlesden Railway and Underground Station
7 Kensall Rise Railway Station to Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb
8 Charter Way, Henleys Corner to Hadley Green Road, Hadley
9 High Barnet Underground Station to Cannons Park Underground Station
10 Royal National Orthopedic Hospital to Barnet Copthall Stadium
11 Mill Hill Broadway Railway Station to Cat Hill, East Barnet
12 New Barnet Railway Station to Bell Lane, Hendon
13 Woodstock Avenue, Golders Green to Kenton Library, Queensbury
14 Harrow Civic Centre to Oakleigh Road North, Oakleigh Park
15 Waterfall Road, Southgate to West Heath Avenue, Golders Green
32 The ‘Knowledge of London’ List 2
London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent and Harrow
1 The Bishops Avenue, N2 to Dollis Hill Underground Station
2 Ikea, NW10 to Badgers Croft, Totteridge
3 Highwood Hill, NW7 to David Lloyd Centre, East Finchley
4 Royal Drive, N11 to Barnet General Hospital
5 Rowley Lane, Barnet to Northwick Park Hospital
6 Harrow School to Pinner Hill, Pinner
7 Harrow Arts Centre to Preston Road Underground Station
8 Sudbury Hill Harrow Railway Station to Sheaveshill Avenue, NW9
9 Burnt Oak Underground Station to Headstone Lane Railway Station
10 Pinner Underground Station to Kingsley Road, South Harrow
11 Walton Avenue, harrow to Cricklewood Railway Station
12 Willesden Cemetery, NW10 to Sudbury Court Road, Harrow
13 North Wembley Railway and Underground Station to Harrow Weald Common
14 Bushfield Crescent, Edgware to Brent Town Hall, Wembley
15 Wembley Park Station Taxi Rank to The Broadway, Stanmore
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 33 The suburban sectors - Barnet, Brent and Harrow List 3
London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent and Harrow
1 Regents Court, Cannons Corner to Milespit Hill, Mill Hill
2 Mill Hill East Underground Station to Northwick Circle, Kenton
3 Wembley Police Station to Harrow on the Hill Railway and Underground Station
4 Harrow Crown Court to Cuckoo Hill, Pinner
5 Village Way, North Harrow to Crest Road, Neasden
6 Willesden Centre for Health Care to Royal Air Force Museum
7 The Burroughs, Hendon to Central Middlesex Hospital
8 Denzil Road, Willesden to Creighton Avenue, East Finchley
9 George Crescent, Friern Barnet to Barnet Gate Lane, Barnet
10 Woodside Park Underground Station to Boxtree Road, Harrow Weald
11 Southfield Park, Headstone to Stonebridge Park Railway and Underground Station
12 Cool Oak Lane, West Hendon to Ossulton Way, East Finchley
13 Hampstead Golf Club to Gibbs Green, Edgeware
14 Edgeware Underground Station Taxi Rank to New Southgate Cemetery
15 Summers Lane, Finchley to Westbrook Crescent, New Barnet
34 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Ranks
London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent and Harrow
London Borough of Barnet North End Road, Golders Green Queens Road, Hendon Station Road, Edgware
London Borough of Brent Bridge Road, Brook Avenue, Olympic Sqaure, Wembley Park Engineers Way (Wembley Arena), Wembley Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury Station Crescent, Sudbury Town Station Parade, Willesden Green
London Borough of Harrow Broadway Parade, Pinner Road College Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill Hailsham Drive, Harrow Rayners Lane, Harrow Service Road, Harrow and Willesden Station South Hill Avenue, South Harrow Station Road, Harrow
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 35 The suburban sectors - Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham
London Boroughs of Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham
Sample Route Lewisham Station to Court Road, SE9
Points at start 1 Yates Wine Lodge, Lee Bridge 2 Lewisham Centre, Lewisham High Street 3 Lewisham Police Station, Lewisham High Street 4 Palace Chine Restaurant, Lewisham High Street 5 Riverdale Centre, Lewisham High Street 6 Turkish Food Company, Lewisham High Street 7 Blackheath Rise, Lewisham Road 8 Lewisham Hill, Lewisham Road 9 Algernon Road, Loampit Vale 10 Lewisham Bowling Alley, Myron Place
Points at finish 1 Tudor Sports and Social Club, Butterfly Lane 2 Blackheath Golf CLub, Court Road 3 North Park, Court Road 4 Eltham Palace, Court Yard 5 Yardley Court Hotel, Court Yard 6 Da Claudio Restaurant, Eltham High Street 7 Eltham Library, Eltham High Street 8 St. Thomas More RC School, Footscray Road 9 Eltham Police Staton, Well Hall Road
36 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Route L/By Junction Approach
F Station Road
L Loampit Vale
Comply Roundabout Loampit Vale
L/By Lewisham High Street
F Lee Bridge
F Lee High Road Met Apartments
F Lee Green
F Eltham Road Linden Hall
Comply Roundabout
L/By Eltham Hill Prince John Road, Bob Hope Theatre (Wythfield Road)
F Eltham High Street Eltham War Memorial
R Court Yard
F into Court Road
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 37 The suburban sectors - Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham List 1
London Boroughs of Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham
1 Thamesmere Leisure Centre, SE28 to Morrison Retail Park, Erith
2 Slade Green Railway Station to Foots Cray High Street
3 Queen Mary’s Hospital. Foots Cray to Belvedere Railway Station
4 Bexley College to Middle Park Avenue, SE9
5 Chapel Farm Road, SE9 to Crayford High Street
6 Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath to Greenwich Heritage Centre, SE18
7 Belmarsh Prison, SE28 to Beckenham Place Park Golf Club
8 Bellingham Green, SE6 to North Greenwich Underground Station
9 Greenwich Yacht Club, SE10 to Belvedere Private Clinic
10 Abbey Wood Railway Station to Crayford Railway Station
11 Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath to Chiselhurst and Sidcup Grammar School
12 Sidcup Police Station to Plumstead Police Station
13 Kings Highway, Plumstead to William Barefoot Drive, SE9
14 University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus to Yarnton Way, Erith
15 Regent Square, Belvedere to Bunkers Hill, North Cray
16 Bexley Lane, Foots Cray to Charlton Railway Station
17 Woolwich Arsenal Railway Station to Erith Shopping Centre
38 The ‘Knowledge of London’ List 2
London Boroughs of Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham
1 Barnehurst Railway Station to Millwall Football Club
2 New Cross Railway Station to Avery Hill Road, SE9
3 Eltham Palace, SE9 to Lewisham Clock Tower
4 Taxi Rank, Lewisham Railway Station to Green Hill, SE18
5 Calderwood Street, SE18 to White Foot Lane, SE6
6 Downham Way, Bromley to Brockley Cross, SE4
7 Taxi Rank, Lewisham Railway Station to King Harolds Way, Bexleyheath
8 Brook Street, Belvedere to Blackheath Village, SE3
9 Taxi Rank, Lewisham Railway Station to High Level Drive, SE26
10 Mayow Road, SE23 to Deptford High Street, SE8
11 Taxi Rank, Lewisham Railway Station to Avonley Road, SE14
12 Goldsmiths College, SE4 to Lawrie Park Road, SE26
13 Honor Oak Road, SE23 to Queen Elizabeth Hospital
14 Plumstead Common Road, SE18 to The Cutty Sark
15 Deptford Green, SE8 to Grove Park Railway Station
16 Lewisham Crematorium to Bugsby’s Way, SE10
17 Maze Hill Railway Station to Falconwood Railway Station
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 39 The suburban sectors - Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham List 3
London Boroughs of Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham
1 Welling High Street to Lewisham Hospital, SE9
2 Lewisham Theatre, SE6 to The Clarendon Hotel, SE3
3 West Grove, SE10 to Charlton House, SE7
4 The Blackheath and Newbridge Working Men’s Club, SE3 to Catford High School, SE6
5 Eros House, SE6 to Royal Herbert Pavillions, SE18
6 Plum Lane, SE18 to Bexley Railway Station
7 Albany Park Railway Station to Roman Square, SE28
8 Crossway, SE28 to Wilmount Street, SE18
9 Taxi Rank, Woolwich Arsenal Railway Station to Foots Cray Lane, Sidcup
10 Sidcup Golf Club to Plumstead High Street, SE18
11 Taxi Rank, Woolwich Arsenal Railway Station to Bartram Road, SE4
12 Honor Oak Road, SE23 to Woolwich Ferry, SE18
13 Calderwood Street, SE18 to Upper Abbey Road, Belvedere
14 Parsonage Manorway, Belvedere to Eltham Railway Station
15 Taxi Rank, Woolwich Arsenal Railway Station, to Arbuthnot Lane, Bexley
16 Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath to Kidbrooke Railway Station
17 Maze Hill, SE3 to Southwood Road, SE9
40 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Ranks
London Boroughs of Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham
London Borough of Bexley Townley Road, Bexleyheath
London Borough of Greenwich Calderwood Street, Woolwich Creek Road, Greenwich Greenwich Church Street Greenwich Chruch Street (Antique Market) Vincent Road, Woolwich
London Borough of Lewisham Amershame Vale (New Cross Station) Lewisham High Street (Clock Tower) Station Road (DLR Station), Lewisham
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 41 The suburban sectors - Bromley
London Borough of Bromley
Sample Route Old Elthamians Sport Ground to Bickley Station
Points at start 1 Beaverwood Lodge Sports and Leisure Centre, Beaverwood Road 2 Beaverwood School for Girls, Beaverwood Road 3 Chislehust Cemetery, Beaverwood Road 4 Scadbury Park Nature Reserve, Old Perry Street 5 Sydney Arms Public House, Old Perry Street 6 Farringtons and Stratford House School for Girls, Perry Street 7 Frogpool Manor Saddlery, Perry Street 8 Leas Green, Perry Street 9 Queen Mary University of London Sports Ground, Perry Street 10 Duke of Kent Court, Shepherds Green
Points at finish 1 Bickley Park Cricket Club, Bickley Park Road 2 Bird in Hand Public House, Bickley Road 3 St. Hughs Playing Field, Bickley Road 4 Bromley High School, Blackbrook Lane 5 Bullers Wood School, Logs Hill 6 Bickley Park School, Page Heath Lane 7 Chartwell Business Centre, Page Heath Villas/The Avenue 8 The Pantiles, Southlands Grove 9 Bickley Manor Hotel, Thornet Wood Road 10 St. George’s Bickley Primary School, Tylney Road
42 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Route L/By F Foxbury Avenue
R Perry Street
F Bromley Lane Chislehurst Business Centre
F Bromley Road War Memorial
Comply Roundabout
L/By Summer Hill Chislehurst Railway Station (in Station App)
F Bickley Park Road
Comply Roundabout
L/By R Bickley Park Road St. George’s Vicarage
L Southborough Road
S.D.O.R.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 43 The suburban sectors - Bromley List 1
London Borough of Bromley
1 Bromley South Railway Station to Penge East Railway Station
2 Anerley Railway Station to West Wickham Playing Fields, Corkscrew Hill
3 West Wickham Railway Station to Orpington Railway Station
4 Tile Farm Road, Orpington to Imperial Way, Chislehurst
5 Queen Mary University of London Sports Ground, Perry Street to Melody Road, Westerham
6 Biggin Hill Cemetery to Beckenham Rugby Football Club
7 Avenue Road Tram Station to Lulworth Road, SE9
8 Chislehurst Golf Club to Chelsfield Park Hospital
9 Cockmannings Lane, Orpington to Kennedy Close, Orpington
10 Walnuts Shopping Centre to Silverstead Lane, Westerham
11 Cherry Lodge Golf Course to Princess Royal University Hospital
12 High Elms Golf Course to Sundridge Park Golf Course
13 Briary Gardens, Bromley to Bromley Football Club
14 Shortlands Railway Station to Cray Valley Golf Course
15 Sheepcote Lane, Orpington to Hayes Railway Station
16 Birch Tree Avenue, West Wickham to Ravensbourne Railway Station
17 New Beckenham Railway Station to George Lane, Bromley
44 The ‘Knowledge of London’ List 2
London Borough of Bromley
1 The Drift, Bromley to Metropolitan Police Dog Training Centre
2 Heritage Hill, Keston to Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre
3 Port Hill. Orpington to Ruxley Park Golf Course
4 St. Mary Cray Railway Station to Almond Way, Bromley
5 Waldegrave Road, Bromley to Kenwood Drive, Beckenham
6 Beckenham Junction Railway Station to Sundridge Park Railway Station
7 Bishops Avenue, Bromley to Petts Wood Railway Station
8 Forest Way, Orpington to Mill Lane, Downe
9 Cudham Park Road, Sevenoaks to The Crescent, Beckenham
10 The Glades Shopping Centre to Jewels Hill, Westerham
11 London Biggin Hill Airport to Cudham Hall
12 Downe Road, Keston to High Beeches, Orpington
13 Wyvern Close, Orpington to Bromley College
14 Chislehurst Railway Station to Harting Road, SE9
15 Prince Consort Drive, Chislehurst to Wagtail Way, Orpington
16 Giggs Hill, Orpington to Blackness Lane, Keston
17 Old Hill, Orpington to Eden Park Railway Station
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 45 Ranks
London Borough of Bromley
Elmfield Road, Bromley East Street, Bromley High Street, Beckenham High Street, Bromley High Street/unnamed Road/Elmfield Park Road, Bromley, Kent Homefield Rise, Orpington, Kent Market Square, Bromley Petts Wood Square, Petts Wood Station Station Approach, Hayes, Kent Walter’s Yard, Bromley Widmore Road, Bromley (Bibas)
46 The ‘Knowledge of London’ The ‘Knowledge of London’ 47 The suburban sectors - Croydon
London Borough of Croydon
Sample Route Fieldway Tram Station to Church Way Cemetary
Points at start 1 Lodge Hill Telephone Exchange, Betchworth Way 2 Wolsey Infant and Junior Schools, Castle Hill Avenue 3 Good Shephard Catholic Church, Dunley Drive 4 Addington Court Golf Course, Featherbed Lane 5 Fieldway Community Centre, Field Way 6 Randall Tavern, Field Way 7 Timebridge Youth Club, Field Way 8 Man in the Moon Public House, Headley Drive 9 New Addington Fire Station, Lodge Lane 10 Parkway Health Centre, Parkway
Points at finish 1 All Saints Church, Addington Road 2 Cedar Court, Addington Road 3 Doble Court, Addington Road 4 Sanderstead Court, Addington Road 5 Selsdon Park Hotel, Addington Road 6 Sanderstead United Reform Church, Church Way 7 Sanderstead Hockey and Cricket Club, Limpsfield Road 8 Sanderstead Library, Sanderstead Hill 9 Selsdon Osteopathic Practice, Upper Selsdon Road 10 St. John the Divine Church, Upper Selsdon Road
48 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Route L on L Lodge Lane
Comply Roundabout Addington Village (Bus and Tram) Interchange
L/By Kent Gate Way
Comply Roundabout
L/By Selsdon Park Road John Ruskin College
F Addington Road Selsdon Park Medical Practice
Comply Roundabout
L/By Addington Road
L Church Way
S.D.O.L.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 49 The suburban sectors - Croydon List 1
London Borough of Croydon
1 New Addington Tram Station to Whitgift House, South Croydon
2 Capella Court, Brighton Road, Purley to Croft Road, SW16
3 Winterbourne Junior School, Thornton Heath to Addington Village Tram Station
4 The Coppins, New Addington to Woodmansterne Railway Station
5 Chaldon Way Gardens, Marlpit Lane, Coulsdon to Geoffrey Harris House, Coombe Road, Addington
6 Shirley Methodist Church, Wickham Road to Purley Rugby Club, Coulsdon Road
7 Pondfield Road, Kenley to Fairmead Road, Croydon
8 Union Road, Croydon to Stanley Hall, South Norwood Hill, SE25
9 Stuart Crescent, Addington to St. Davids School, Purley
10 Dalegarth Gardens, Purley to Addington Court Golf Course
11 Monks Hill Sports Centre, Selsdon to Fairfield Halls, Croydon
12 Wadden Railway Station to Attwood Primary School, Sanderstead
13 Selsdon Park Hotel, Selsdon to Croydon Golf Driving Range, Croydon
14 Bingham Road Tram Station, Addiscombe to Woodcote High School, Woodcote
15 Highland Road, Purley to All Saints C of E Junior School, SE19
16 Thornton Heath Railway Station to Wisborough Road, South Croydon
50 The ‘Knowledge of London’ List 2
London Borough of Croydon
1 Taxi Rank, East Croydon Station to Crystal Palace Football Club, SE25
2 Taxi Rank, East Croydon Station to Hatch Road, SW16
3 Taxi Rank, East Croydon Station to Hilltop Road, Whiteleafe
4 Taxi Rank, East Croydon Station to Wingate Crescent, Croydon
5 Taxi Rank, East Croydon Station to The Netherlands, Coulsdon
6 Taxi Rank, East Croydon Station to Lyconby Gardens, Croydon
7 Taxi Rank, East Croydon Station to Wagtail Gardens, South Croydon
8 Taxi Rank, Mayday Hospital to Charlton Gardens, Coulsdon
9 Taxi Rank, Mayday Hospital to Rayleigh Rise, South Croydon
10 Taxi Rank, Norwood Junction Railway Station to Coombe Lane Tram Station
11 Taxi Rank, Norwood Junction Railway Station to Stuart Crescent, Croydon
12 Taxi Rank, High Street, Croydon to Rees Gardens, Croydon
13 Taxi Rank, High Street, Croydon to Crystal Palace Football Club, SE25
14 Taxi Rank, High Street, Croydon to Battle of Britain War Memorial, Purley Way, Croydon
15 Taxi Rank, High Street, Croydon to Blacksmiths Hill, South Croydon
16 Taxi Rank, High Street, Croydon to Sandpiper Road, South Croydon
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 51 The suburban sectors - Croydon Ranks
London Borough of Croydon
Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon High Street, Croydon London Road (West Croydon Station) Mayday Road, Croydon Park Street, Croydon Poplar Walk, Croydon South End, Croydon Station Road, South Norwood Wadden Way (Hilton), Waddon Woburn Avenue, Purley
52 The ‘Knowledge of London’ The ‘Knowledge of London’ 53 The suburban sectors - Ealing and Hillingdon
London Boroughs of Ealing and Hillingdon
Sample Route High Street, W5 to Sunrise Radio, Southall
Points at start 1 YMCA, Bond Street 2 Ealing Conservative Bowling Club, Craven Road 3 Ealing Studios, Ealing Green 4 Ealing Broadway Railway Station, Haven Green 5 Haven Green Taxi Rank, Haven Green 6 Ealing Civic Centre, New Broadway, Ealing 7 Ealing Police Station, New Broadway, Ealing 8 Thames Valley University, St. Mary’s Road
Points at finish 1 Middlesex Business Centre, Bridge Road 2 Featherstone Road Health Clinic, Hartington Road 3 Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Havelock Road 4 Southall Fire Station, High Street, Southall 5 Southall Market, High Street, Southall 6 Southall Police Station, High Street, Southall 7 Southall Community Centre, Merrick Road 8 Southall Norwood Day Hospital, Osterley Park Road
54 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Route L/By and comply Roundabout
F Mattock Lane note ‘No Entry’ at Culmington Road
R Northfield Avenue
L Uxbridge Road
F Broadway, West Ealing
F Broadway, Hanwell note Hanwell ‘One-Way’ System
F Uxbridge Road Ealing Hospital, Iron Bridge
L Park Avenue Barrett Industrial Park
L South Road Southall Railway Station
Comply Roundabout
L/By Merrick Road
Comply Roundabout
L/By Merrick Road
L Private Road
S.D.O.R.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 55 The suburban sectors - Ealing and Hillingdon List 1
London Boroughs of Ealing and Hillingdon
1 Cherry Lane Roundabout, West Drayton to Allenby Road, Southall
2 Dormers Wells Lane, Southall to Minterne Avenue, Southall
3 Armstrong Way, Southall to Northolt Underground Station
4 Rowdell Road, Northolt to Beaconsfield Road, Southall
5 Southall Police Station to Corringway, W5
6 Alliance Road, W3 to Drayton Green Road, W13
7 Trumpers Way, W7 to Teignmouth Gardens, Perivale
8 Horsenden Hill, Perivale to Bromyard Avenue, W3
9 Beaconsfield Road, W4 to North Acton Underground Station
10 Coronation Road, NW10 to Montague Waye, Southall
11 Nestles Avenue, Hayes to Royal Airforce Uxbridge
12 Court Drive, Hillingdon to Tolcarne Drive, Northwood Hills
13 Kaduna Close, Eastcote to Rectory Way, Ickenham
14 Sharps Lane, Ruislip to Harefield Hospital
15 Moorhall Road, South Harefield to Bridgewater Road, Ruislip
16 South Ruislip Underground Station to Packet Boat Lane, Uxbridge
17 Falling Lane, Yiewsley to Coldharbour Lane, Hayes
56 The ‘Knowledge of London’ List 2
London Boroughs of Ealing and Hillingdon
1 Balmoral Drive, Hayes to Copse Wood Way, Northwood
2 Mount Vernon Hospital to Brunel University, Hayes
3 Hillingdon Hospital to Costons Lane, Greenford
4 Berkeley Avenue, North Greenford to Gurnell Leisure Centre, W13
5 Pitshanger Lane, W5 to Yeading Fork, Yeading
6 West London Shooting School, Yeading to Drayton Green Railway Station
7 Haven Green Taxi Rank, W5 to Glencoe Road, Yeading
8 Dane Road, Southall to Polish War Memorial, Northolt
9 The Fairway/Queens Walk, Ruislip to Sudbury Tower (Kellogg), Sudbury
10 Sudbury Golf Club, Sudbury to Cheney Street, Eastcote
11 Eastcote Underground Station to Harefield Road, Uxbridge
12 Trumpers Way, Uxbridge to Hatton Cross Taxi Rank, TW14
13 Hatton Cross Taxi Rank, TW14 to Greenford Underground Station
14 Petts Hill, Northolt to Haven Green Taxi Rank, W5
15 Haven Green Taxi Rank, W5 to Terminal 4, Heathrow Airport, TW16
16 Southampton Road, Heathrow Airport, TW16 to Hewens Road, Hayes
17 Weymouth Road, Hayes to HM Immigration Detention Centre, Harmondsworth
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 57 The suburban sectors - Ealing and Hillingdon List 3
London Boroughs of Ealing and Hillingdon
1 Wise Lane, West Drayton to Acton Police Station
2 Acton Main Line Railway Station to Brent Road, Southall
3 Pump Lane, Hayes to Mayfield Gardens, W7
4 Ealing Hospital, Hanwell to Heathrow Police Station
5 Porters Way, West Drayton to Skip Lane, Hillingdon
6 Northwood Way, Harefield to Watford Road, Northwood
7 Reservoir Road, Ruislip to Station Road, Cowley
8 Uxbridge Underground Station to White Hart Roundabout, Yeading
9 Hanger Lane Underground Station to Ealing Studios, W5
10 Northfields Underground Station to Twyford Avenue, W3
11 Acton Town Underground Station to Arnold Road, Northolt
12 Whitby Road, Eastcote to Sutton Court Road, Hillingdon
13 Long Lane, Hillingdon to Stockley Park Business Park, Yiewley
14 Cranford Lane/High Street, Harlington to Torrington Road/Victoria Road, Ruislip
15 Kings College Road, Ruislip to Church Walk, Hayes
16 Springfield Road, Hayes to Mount Avenue, W5
17 Wadsworth Road, Perivale to Acton Central Railway Station
58 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Ranks
London Boroughs of Ealing and Hillingdon
London Borough of Ealing Haven Green, Ealing High Street, Ealing Leeland Terrace, West Ealing South Ealing Road, South Ealing
London Borough of Hillingdon High Street, Uxbridge Great Central Avenue, South Ruislip Greenford Road, Greenford Reservoir Road, Ruislip
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 59 The suburban sectors - Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest
London Boroughs of Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest
Sample Route Vestry House Museum to Chingford Golf Club
Points at start 1 Henry Maynard Junior School, Addison Road 2 The Quest Centre, Beulah Road 3 Walthamstow Conservative Club, Church Lane 4 Dar Al Uloom Mosque, East Avenue 5 Thorpe Coombe Hospital, Forest Road 6 Mondragone Restaurant, Orford Road 7 Orford House Social and Bowls Club, Orford Road 8 St. Georges Hall, Shernhall Street 9 Sakina Trust, Vestry Road 10 Chalmers House, West Avenue
Points at finish 1 Hadleigh Court, Crescent Road 2 Chingford Masonic Hall, Forest Approach 3 Royal Epping Forest Golf Club, Forest Approach 4 Molly K’s PH, Kings Road 5 Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge, Rangers Road 6 DSA Driving Test Centre, Chingford, Station Road 7 St. Teresa’s Hall, Station Road 8 Forest View Hotel, The Drive
60 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Route L on R Roundabout
F Vestry Road
L East Avenue
R Orford Road
Bear R Third Avenue
R Hoe Street
F Chingford Road
Comply Roundabout
L/By Chingford Road
Comply Crooked Billet Roundabout
L/By Chingford Road Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium
F Chingford Mount Road Chingford Kennels
R New Road
Comply Roundabout
L/By Larkshall Road
L Kings Road
R Station Road Chingford Assembly Hall
L Bury Road
S.D.O.R.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 61 The suburban sectors - Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest List 1
London Boroughs of Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest
1 Lea Valley Ice Centre, E10 to Taxi Rank, Kenwood House, N6
2 Coppetts Wood Hospital, N10 to Exeter Road, N9
3 Coca Cola Education Centre, Nobel Road, N18 to Leyton Underground Station
4 Harrow Green, E11 to Taxi Rank, Chingford Railway Station
5 Friday Hill, E4 to Taxi Rank, The Town, Enfield
6 Forty Hall Museum, Enfield to Whipps Cross Hospital, E11
7 Beacontree Avenue, E17 to Bowes Park Railway Station
8 Taxi Rank, Arnos Grove Underground Station to Blackhorse Road Railway Station
9 White Hart Lane Railway Station to Highams Park Railway Station
10 Hall Lane/Sinclair Road, E4 to Crews Hill Railway Station
11 Enfield Island Village to The Fairway, N14
12 Taxi Rank, Cockfosters Underground Station to Claremont Street, N18
13 Salisbury House Art Centre, Bury Street West, Enfield to Upper Tollington Park/Stroud Green Road, N4
14 Harringay Railway Station to Enfield Fire Station
62 The ‘Knowledge of London’ List 2
London Boroughs of Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest
1 Hadley Wood Railway Station to Forest Glade, E4
2 Priory Avenue, E4 to Gordon Hill Railway Station
3 Cotswold Way, Enfield to Edmonton Green Railway Station
4 Bush Hill Park Railway Station to Highgate Underground Station
5 West Indian Cultural Centre, N8 to Hawkwood Crescent, E4
6 Brimsdown Railway Station to Oakwood Underground Station
7 Grange Park Railway Station to Wood Street Railway Station
8 Leytonstone High Road Railway Station to Waterworld Aquatic and Garden Centre, Enfield
9 The Southbury Public House, Enfield to Taxi Rank, Wood Green Underground Station
10 Taxi Rank, Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 to Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium, E4
11 The Fairway Golf Centre, E17 to Bowes Park Railway Station
12 The Roundway, N17 to St. Ann’s Hospital, N15
13 High Cross Centre, N15 to Capel Manor, Enfield
14 Enfield Chase Railway Station to Northumberland Park Railway Station
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 63 The suburban sectors - Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest List 3
London Boroughs of Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest
1 Larkswood Playing Fields, E4 to West Lodge Park Hotel, Enfield Chase
2 Botany Bay Cricket Club, Enfield Chase to William Morris School, Folly Lane, E17
3 Leyton Wingate FC, E10 to Taxi Rank, Southgate Underground Station
4 Eaton Park Road, N13 to Mansfield Hill, E4
5 Ponders End Railway Station to Haringey Town Hall, N8
6 Downhills Park, N17 to Clay Hill House, Enfield
7 North London Nuffield Hospital, Enfield to Green Man Roundabout, E11
8 Walthamstow Central Railway Station to Taxi Rank, Palmers Green Railway Station
9 Church Hill, N21 to Turkey Street Railway Station
10 Galliard Road, N9 to South Tottenham Railway Station
11 The Lammas School, E10 to Oak Lodge Hotel, Village Road, Enfield
12 Winchmore Hill Railway Station to Waltham Forest Magistrates Court
13 St. James’s Street Railway Station to Tottenham Cemetery, N17
14 North Middlesex Hospital, N18 to Bruce Grove Railway Station
64 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Ranks
London Boroughs of Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest
London Borough of Enfield Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green Ashfield Parade, Southgate Bowes Road, Arnos Grove Station Chalk Lane, Cockfosters Chase Side, Southgate Lodge Drive, Palmers Green Montague Road, Edmonton New River Loop Car Park, Enfield Town
London Borough of Haringey Crouch End Hill, Crouch End High Road/Gladstone Avenue, Wood Green High Road, Lymington Avenue, Wood Green Langham Road, Turnpike Lane Lordship Lane, Wood Green Muswell Hill Broadway
London Borough of Waltham Forest Church Lane, Leytonstone (Station) Hale End Road, Highams Park Lea Bridge Road (Bakers Arms), Leyton Leytonstone Underground Station Selborne Road (East of Station), Walthamstow Selborne Road (North of Station), Walthamstow Selborne Road (Walthamstow Central Station)
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 65 The suburban sectors - Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames
London Boroughs of Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames
Sample Route Twickenham Fire Station to Richmond Theatre
Points at start 1 Teddington Cemetery, Shacklegate Lane 2 Squires Garden Centre, Sixth Cross Road 3 Twickenham Ambulance Station, South Road 4 Strawberry Hill Golf Course, Wellesley Road 5 Strawberry Hill Railway Station, Wellesley Road 6 Fulwell Railway Station, Wellington Gardens 7 Fulwell Bus Garage, Wellington Road 8 Fulwell Golf Course, Wellington Road
Points at finish 1 The Orange Tree Theatre, Clarence Street 2 Richmond Railway and Underground Station, Kew Road 3 Boston House, Little Green 4 Richmond Library, Little Green 5 Asgill House, Old Palace Lane 6 White Swan Public House, Old Palace Lane 7 Queen Charlotte Hall, Parkshot 8 Richmond Community College, Parkshot 9 Richmond Magistrates Court, Parkshot 10 Studio Theatre, Parkshot 11 Richmond Swimming Pool, Twickenham Road 12 Royal Mid Surrey Golf Course, Twickenham Road
66 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Route L on L South Road
R Hampton Road Loch Fyne Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar
F The Green
R Heath Road Alsford Timber Traders
L King Street
BR York Street The Rugby Store, Civic Centre
F Richmond Road Marble Hill House
F Richmond Bridge
Comply Roundabout
L/By Hill Street Odeon Cinema
R George Street Dickens and Jones Department Store
L King Street
F The Green Old Palace Yard
R Pembridge Villas
R Portland Terrace
L Little Green
S.D.O.R.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 67 The suburban sectors - Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames List 1
London Boroughs of Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames
1 South West Middlesex Crematorium, Hounslow to Western International Market, Southall
2 North Hyde Lane, Southall to Harlequin Avenue, Brentford
3 West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth to Arts Educational London Schools, W4
4 St. Paul’s Boys School, SW13 to Coombe Park, Kingston
5 Kingston Hospital, Kingston to Chessington World of Adventure
6 Tolworth Tower, Tolworth to Ham House, Ham
7 Courtlands, Richmond to Royal Military School of Music, Twickenham
8 St. Mary’s Training College, Twickenham to Bedfont Lakes Country Park, Feltham
9 Browells Lane, Feltham to Treaty Centre, Hounslow
10 Hounslow Civic Centre to Feltham Airparcs, Feltham
11 Teddington Memorial Hospital, Teddington to Kingston Grammar School, Kingston
12 The Bentalls Centre, Kingston to Priests Bridge, SW13
13 Dukes Meadow, W4 to Waterman Arts Centre, Brentford
14 St. John’s Road, Isleworth to Feltham Young Offenders Establishment
15 Shakespeare Avenue, Feltham to Stoop Memorial Ground, Twickenham
68 The ‘Knowledge of London’ List 2
London Boroughs of Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames
1 Lady Eleanor Hollis School, Hampton to Thames Young Mariners Base, Richmond
2 Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
3 Dolphin Square, W4 to Brentford County Court, Brentford
4 Osterley Underground Station to Whitton Sports Centre, Twickenham
5 Hanworth Library, Feltham to Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
6 Lensbury Club, Teddington to Chessington South Railway Station
7 Alexandra Recreation Ground, Surbiton to White Lodge, Richmond Park, Richmond (The Royal Ballet School)
8 Fife Road, East Sheen to Sky Television, Isleworth
9 Wyke Green Golf Club, Isleworth to Mornington Crescent, Cranford
10 Cranebank Training Centre (British Airways), Hounslow to Hampton Railway Station
11 Oak Avenue, Hampton to Oak Avenue, Hounslow
12 Hounslow Barracks, Hounslow to Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club, Richmond
13 Public Record Office (The National Archives), Richmond to The Heathland School, Hounslow
14 Rugby Museum, Twickenham to Fagg’s Road, Feltham
15 Twickenham Studios, Twickenham to Motspur Park, Old Malden
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 69 The suburban sectors - Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames Ranks
London Boroughs of Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames
London Borough of Hounslow Bath Road (Hounslow West Station) Chiswick High Road (Gunnersbury Station) Heathfield Terrace, Chiswick North Drive, Hounslow Turnham Green Terrace, Turnham Green
London Borough of Kingston upon Thames Clarence Street (John Lewis’). Kingston Clarence Street (Rotunda), Kingston Clarence Street (Weston Park), Kingston Eden Street, Kingston High Street, Kingston High Street, New Malden St James Road, Kingston Station Forecourt, Kingston Station Parade, Surbiton Union Street, Kingston Victoria Road, Surbiton Wood Street, Kingston
70 The ‘Knowledge of London’ London Boroughs of Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames George Street, Richmond Hill Street, Richmond Kew Road (Richmond Station), Richmond Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 71 The suburban sectors - Merton and Sutton
London Boroughs of Merton and Sutton
Sample Route Moor Way, Sutton to The Park, Carshalton
Points at start 1 Sterling House, Avenue Road 2 Belmont Railway Station, Brighton Road 3 The Belmont Public House and Carvery, Brighton Road 4 The Chilterns, Brighton Road 5 Sutton Ambulance Station, Dorset Road 6 Sutton Bowling Club, Dorset Road 7 The Downs Lawn Tennis and Social Club, Holland Avenue 8 Sutton Hospital, Maple Walk 9 St. Johns Church, Belmont, Queens Road 10 The Belmont Village Club, Royal British Legion, Station Road
Points at finish 1 Vyne House, Carshalton Park Road 2 Carshalton Beeches Railway Station, Gordon Road 3 Fox and Hounds Public House, High Street 4 The Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, High Street 5 The Greyhound Hotel, High Street 6 St. Philomena’s School, Pound Street 7 1st Wallington Scout HQ, Ruskin Road 8 Carshalton Methodist Church, Ruskin Road 9 Ruskin Hall, Ruskin Road 10 The Bretheren’s Meeting Room, Hill Road
72 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Route L/By Moor Way
L Homeland Drive
L Brighton Road
R Egmont Road May Field Court
R Langley Park Road
L Chalgrove Road
L The Ridgeway
R Farm Road
L Prior Avenue
R Willis Avenue
L Banstead Road The Beeches Baptist Free Church
R Hill Road
R Park Hill
L Carshalton Park Road
R Blakehall Road
L Salisbury Road
R Carshalton park Road
R The Park
S.D.O.R.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 73 The suburban sectors - Merton and Sutton List 1
London Boroughs of Merton and Sutton
1 Cuddington Recreation Ground, North Cheam to Goat Road, Mitcham
2 Middleton Circle, Carshalton to The Nelson Hospital, SW20
3 Wimbledon Railway Station to St. Helier Railway Station
4 Morden South Railway Station to Wallington High School for Girls
5 Wallington Railway Station to Wimbledon Mosque, Ryfold Road, SW19
6 All England Tennis Club, SW19 to Mitcham Junction Railway Station
7 St. Helier Hospital, Carshalton to Carshalton Beeches Railway Station
8 Chalgrove Road, Carshalton Beeches to The Cannizaro House Hotel, SW19
9 Fox and Grapes Public House, SW19 to Lavender Corner, London Road, North Cheam
10 Taxi Rank, Mulgrave Road to Taxi Rank, Aberconway Road, Morden
11 Taxi Rank, Aberconway Road, Morden to The Cheam Fields Club, Devon Road, Cheam
12 Sutton United Football Club to Carshalton Athletic Football Club
13 Diamond Riding Centre for the Disabled, Woodmansterne Road to Amy Johnson Primary School, Wallington
14 Roundshaw Park, Wallington to Figge’s Marsh, Mitcham
15 Hatfield Mead, Central Road, Morden to Morden Cemetery, Lower Morden Lane
16 Sainsbury’s Superstore, London Road, North Cheam to Hackbridge Railway Station
74 The ‘Knowledge of London’ List 2
London Boroughs of Merton and Sutton
1 London Scottish Golf Club, Windmill Road, SW19 to Woodcote Park Golf Club, Meadow Hill, Coulsdon
2 The Oaks Sports Centre, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton Beeches to Tooting Railway Station
3 Colliers Wood Underground Station to Cuddingham Golf Course Clubhouse, Banstead Road, Cuddington
4 Northey Avenue, Sutton to Wide Way, Mitcham SW16
5 Rowan Road SW16 to St. Anthony’s Hospital, London Road, Cheam
6 The Broadway, Cheam to Hilliers Lane, Beddington
7 The Wilson School, South Beddington to Motspur Park Railway Station
8 Raynes Park Railway Station to Belgrave Walk Tram Station
9 Cedars Avenue, Mitcham to Tesco Superstore, Oldfields Road, Sutton
10 The Park, Carshalton to Haydons Road Railway Station
11 Wimbledon Leisure Centre, Latimer Road, SW19 to Holiday Inn, Sutton
12 Connaught Road, Sutton to Cannon Hill Common, SW20
13 Wimbledon Chase Railway Station to Beddington Lane Tram Stop, Croydon
14 Therapia Lane, Croydon to Belmont Railway Station
15 Royal Marsden Hospital, Belmont to Drax Avenue, SW20
16 Merton Mansions, SW20 to St. Raphael’s Hospice, London Road, North Cheam
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 75 The suburban sectors - Merton and Sutton Ranks
London Boroughs of Merton and Sutton
London Borough of Merton Aberconway Road, Morden Church Road, Wimbledon (Gate 4 South)* Coombe Lane, Raynes Park High Street, Wimbledon Somerset Road, Wimbledon* Station Access Road, Wimbledon The Broadway (Cheers), Wimbledon The Broadway (Centre Court), Wimbledon Worple Road, Wimbledon
*Operates only during AELT Championships
76 The ‘Knowledge of London’ London Boroughs of Merton and Sutton
London Borough of Sutton Cheam Road (Liquid), Sutton High Street/Mulgrave Road, Sutton High Street, Sutton Wrythe Lane (St. Helier Hospital), Carshalton
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 77 78 The ‘Knowledge of London’ Annex B
The ‘Knowledge of London’ Bexamination system The ‘Knowledge of London’ examination system Annex B
The ‘Knowledge of London’ examination system Suburban Applicants • At each one-to-one examination students are asked a number of questions in the same form as the example on page 9. The examiner records both the question asked and their assessment of the answers. • A correct answer is one that gives the right location of both the start and finish points and the shortest route between the two without any mistakes. Students will be marked down if, for example:
- the start and/or finish points cannot be located and alternatives have to be asked;
- incorrect street names given;
- the route is not the most direct available;
- the route involves making banned turns or U-turns, contravening ‘no entry’ signs or travelling the wrong way down one-way streets. • At the end of the examination the student’s overall performance is graded and the grades are translated into points, which, when accumulated in each stage of one-to-one examinations, will allow the student to progress to the next stage.
80 The ‘Knowledge of London’ • The grading system is: Exceptional Grade AA 12 points
Very good Grade A 6 points
Good Grade B 4 points
Satisfactory Grade C 3 points
Unsatisfactory Grade D 0 points • A total of 12 points is needed to progress to the next stage. • If a student accumulates four D grades, regardless of the number of points already gained in a stage he/she goes back to the beginning of that stage. • If on the second attempt at the stage the student again accumulates four D grades they go back to the beginning of the previous stage. • The examiners are allowed to award one U (for untested) grade, this can take account of a performance that has been affected by illness, domestic problems, etc., treating each case on merit.
The ‘Knowledge of London’ 81 The ‘Knowledge of London’ examination system
• There are four stages of one-to-one examinations: Basic Questions will be similar to the routes listed at Annex A, although the start and finish points may be varied to include places of interest either on the route or wihin the 1/2 mile radius of either end. Intermediate The start and finish points will again be places of interest associated with the routes listed at Annex A, however, the questions will be designed to allow the student to show that they can link and combine these routes. This will enable the student to prove the can cope with more complex routes. Advanced The questions will no longer be linked to the routes at Annex A but will be designed to allow the student to demonstrate that they have a thorough and up to date knowledge of their sector. At this stage the student will be expected to identify and link any two points of interest in their sector. In addition, at this stage questions about major places in the adjoining sectors will be introduced.
The marking system for these three stages is identical. As students progress from one stage to another the intervals between examinations become shorter. Initially, examinations can be up to eight weeks apart, reducing to three weeks at the Advanced stage. Central London On acquiring 12 points at the Advanced stage the student progresses to the central London examination (see page 11). This is a single one-to-one examination, which the student is simply required to pass. Should the student fail they can re-sit the examination after a short interval.
82 The ‘Knowledge of London’ • In the interests of fairness, students are examined by different Knowledge Examiners in rotation. Therefore, during the one-to-one examination stages applicants will be seen by a variety of examiners. • The examination system is designed to allow students the opportunity to prove that they have the necessary knowledge to give a good service as a taxi driver. However, whilst there is no intention to cause unnecessary pressure or catch students out, as the progress through the examination system not only will students have to demonstrate a higher level of knowledge but the precision and fluency of their answers will be expected to improve. • A more detailed description of the Knowledge of London examination system can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk/tph.
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