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Catford is a lovely place known in the London Plan as among the 35 main centers located in Greater London.
Its name came from a site where cattle traveled across River Ravensbourne during Saxon times. It was also mentioned that Catford originated from all-black cats that are connected to witchcraft. These cats were thrown to drown during witch hunting.
Catford Cat is the area’s most popular landmark. It is a gigantic fiberglass sculpture of a black cat found just above the entrance. You also will find a small shopping center with high-street stores as well as Iceland and Tesco supermarkets.
Black Horse and Harrow is one of the most popular pubs in Catford SE6. Philosopher and political theorist Karl Marx is said to have been a regular.
Singer Cat Stevens used to live in Catford SE6. Fashion designer Alexander McQueen was born in the area. Footballer Joe Gomez was born here as well.