WALK & TALK: Paul Wright on the Charing Cross Road

Thursday, 11th November, 10.15 am

 For most members of the Blackheath Society Charing Cross station is our gateway to central London.  But how many of us are familiar with the fascinating history of the area?  BS member Paul Wright will conduct a walk which will provide a number of insights into this. 

 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 down St Martin’s Lane to Seven Dials and then return down Charing Cross Road with a brief detour into Leicester Square.  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…

 Meet at 10.15 by the flower stall outside Embankment Underground station.  Please book you place through Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blackheath-society-walk-talk-charing-cross-road-with-paul-wright-tickets-168450125861. There is no charge for the walk, but a donation of £5 for the Society would be appreciated on joining the walk.