Hither Green London Map

About Hither Green

Hither Green, a suburban enclave within the borough of Lewisham, possesses a quiet dignity. It lies 9.6 km south-east of City of London (from City of London: bearing 139°T, OS grid TQ 389 741). The gentle slope of the land here, a subtle yielding towards the south-east, allows for a particular quality of light to fall across its streets, especially in the late afternoon, bathing the red-brick Edwardian houses in a warm, honeyed glow. Though not marked by grand monuments, Hither Green carries the enduring character of a community built for families, its broad avenues and well-tended gardens speaking of a settled, unhurried existence. The presence of several parks, each with its own distinctive character, offers moments of verdant respite, their mature trees casting intricate shadows that shift with the passing hours. The local shops, a modest collection lining the main thoroughfares, provide the daily necessities, fostering a sense of familiar commerce that has long been the bedrock of such places.

About This Hither Green Map Page

Explore Hither Green, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.449072, -0.002412. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.