Join us to see how Woolwich has changed. A fascinating walk will be led by Len Reilly, historian and volunteer archivist for Blackheath Society. Woolwich has had a varied history with wonderful buildings having come and gone, but many still remain beneath the modern landscape.

Although administratively part of London from the mid-19th century, Woolwich has had more of the character of an independent town, or even regional centre. 

Len will visit the civil institutions that gave it that status: its businesses, the poly, and the local administration and examine their changing fortunes in more recent times. (It will inevitably touch on the town's military role, but that isn't the main focus for the walk.)

Meet at the Information Board, by the 54 bus stop, outside the Town Hall, Wellington Street at 10.15 am.

Tickets £10 via the link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blackheath-society-walk-talk-the-civic-pomp-of-woolwich-tickets-1988623036033