Our History
The word “glebe” means land belonging to the church and that’s where our story begins.
1500’s
A rectory stood where Glebe House stands today
1925
No longer suitable as a Rectory
Colonel Chamberlain C.B.E. bought Glebe House and its remaining land.
Glebe House was first converted into accommodation for the elderly. When it did not lend itself well for this purpose the idea was conceived of building ‘purpose built’ sheltered housing in the grounds.
Throughout our site, tribute is made to those individuals who were instrumental in creating our community:
Bencurtis Park C.B.Curtis MBE (instrumental in buying Glebe House and the Estate.
Wills Court Frank Willis (Ex Chair).
Sarjeant Court Geoffrey Sarjeant (original shareholder and Board member who organised many of the fairs to raise money for our work).
Adams Hall Harry Adams (Shareholder and Board member who interviewed many of our original applicants for the flats).
Palmer Court R.H. Palmer (Past Director of Finance).
Atkins Drive Mr and Mrs J.H. Atkins (Mr Atkins was Councillor of Beckenham and Mayor in 1946/7 who shared advice and Council contacts).
Chamberlain Lounge Mr and Mrs Chamberlain (who gave our land).
Notley Lounge Rachel Notley (Director of Age Concern Bromley, an original shareholder and first Secretary of the Association).
Ashby Court Bob Ashby (ex Honorary President who gave many years service to Glebe).
