Margaret E Macculloch & David J Hall Family History Research - Charlton, London England

Charlton, London, England

'Charlton is a suburban area in south-east London between Greenwich and Woolwich. Charlton is well-served by overland rail services and has good road links into the capital.

'Charlton through the ages:
The area where Charlton stands today was a Roman settlement between 50 BC and 250 AD. In Saxon times, there was a village on or near the site, and there has been a church in the area since the 1100s.

'How Charlton got its name:
The name of Charlton is said to come from "churl town", meaning a settlement of churls, or free labourers.'

Extract from: Yell.com Charlton factfile