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Notable people who were born in Erith are comedian and writer Linda Smith, footballer Bill Jaques, poet Wendy Cope, aeronautical pioneer Patrick Young Alexander, poet and philosopher John Downton, and jazz pianist Ronnie Aldrich.
The largest theater in Bexley is the Erith Playhouse. The theater was opened in 1913 and it was originally a cinema called Oxford Cinema. It was turned into a theater in 1947. The largest pier in Greater London can be found in Erith DA8.
Erith is a southeast London borough situated 21.4 km (13.3 miles) east of Charing Cross. It sits on the River Thames’ south bank and located northwest of Dartford and northeast of Bexleyheath. Erith used to be part of Kent until 1965 when it became part of Bexley.
Places of interest in Erith include The David Ives Stadium (also known as Erith Stadium); Erith Leisure Centre, which has swimming facilities; Erith Deep Wharf; and Erith Playhouse Theatre, the biggest in Bexley. There are also several churches, a library with a meeting room, and a health center in the area.