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Old Malden

Areas of LondonDistricts of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon ThamesEngvarB from May 2018

Old Malden is a ward of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in south London, 10 miles (16 km) south west of Charing Cross. Malden Manor is an alternative name for part of Old Malden, popularised by the railway company that made up this name for its station here.

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Old Malden
Glebe Gardens, London Old Malden (Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames)

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N 51.388 ° E -0.256 °
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Glebe Gardens

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KT3 5RX London, Old Malden (Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames)
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