ECC Leisurely Ride (3): Ealing Garden Suburbs
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About this Event
Meet outside Ealing Town Hall, gathering from 9.45am for a 10am departure. Bring locks for the (outside) refreshment stop.
Do not attend if you or anyone in your household has any Covid symptoms or is currently required to self-isolate. Bring hand sanitiser, wipes, and a face covering in case we are not able to maintain social distancing for any reason, and for going into cafes. You must not mingle indoors with anyone who is not from your household or support bubble.
A short local ride exploring the social and architectural history of Bedford Park and Brentham Garden Suburb. Sir John Betjeman described Bedford Park as "the most significant suburb built in the last century, probably in the western world". It is important in the history of the garden suburb movement. We then move on to visit Brentham Garden Suburb, notable as the first garden suburb founded on co-partnership principles , influenced by William Morris and the Arts & Crafts Movement
This will be a gentle ride, with a mid-morning refreshment break and returning to Ealing by around 1pm.