Blackheath Society Walk & Talk: Charing Cross and (a bit) beyond

Blackheath Society Walk & Talk: Charing Cross and (a bit) beyond

Members are invited to come and hear about the remarkable changes in the history of this area; from extreme poverty to markets and palaces.

By The Blackheath Society

Date and time

Tuesday, June 10 · 10:15am - 12:30pm GMT+1

Location

Embankment station

Embankment Place London WC2N 6NS United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 15 minutes

Meet at the flower stall by Embankment tube Station.

For most members of the Blackheath Society, Charing Cross station is a gateway to central London. But how many are familiar with the fascinating history of the area? Society member Paul Wright will conduct a walk around this fascinating area. Starting with Hungerford Market previously on the site of the station and the location of Dickens’ famous spell in the blacking factory, the walk will continue past the station itself, down St Martin’s Lane to Seven Dials and then return down Charing Cross Road. Hear about property disputes with Kings, the birth of the British film industry, one of the worst rookeries in London, key moments in the history of London theatre and the 84 Charing Cross Road story. Not to mention the site of the first murder to be solved using identikit.

Tickets £5, MEMBERS ONLY. Please reserve your place.

If you are not a member and would like to join our Society please visit our website www.blackheath.org

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