Broom Hill, London
Coordinates: 51°22′49″N 0°05′53″E / 51.380272°N 0.098008°E
Broom Hill, sometimes spelt Broomhill, is a small area of Orpington, England, located just to the west of Orpington High Street.[1] It takes its name from a shrub located on the hill that was used to make brooms.[2] Originally a rural locality it was progressively built over with housing during the course of the 20th century.[3]
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