The Oval, Sidcup, c. 1950

The Oval, Sidcup, c. 1950

 

Map of The Oval - click to enlarge 

The Oval was built as part of New Ideal Homesteads' Marlborough Park Estate and provided the central shopping parade for residents moving into the area.

The provision of this type of community infrastructure was typical of housing estates being built in the area in the 1930s.

See historic maps of Sidcup