the common in recent years. Notable people David Bowie (1947-2016), musician, lived at 23 Clarence Road from 1954 to 1955. Richmal Crompton (1890-1969), author of the Just William books, lived at 9 Cherry Orchard Road, later moving to 'The Glebe' on Oakley Road. John Evelyn (1620-1706), diarist, was robbed on the Common by highwaymen in 1652. Major-General Charles W. Norman (1891-1974), British Army officer. Gallery References External links Bromley Common and its schools 1735 establishments in England Areas of London Common land in London Cricket grounds in Kent Defunct cricket grounds in England Defunct sports venues in Kent Districts of the London Borough of Bromley English cricket venues in the 18th century History of Kent Sport in the London Borough of Bromley Sports venues completed in 1735