Join the Blackheath Society Architect Group for a great day out in Ham, West London. All members welcome.
Capacity: max 15 people
Cost: £20 (includes a ferry ride and a light lunch at Marble Hill cafe)
9:30 am Train from Blackheath to link with train at Waterloo to Kingston. Then bus to Ham Common. Times to be confirmed.
11:00 - 12:00 am Visit to Langham House Close (1958, by James Stirling and James Gowan)
We will be able to visit inside a flat and meet residents
For more information: www.langhamhouseclose.com
12:00 - 12:45 Visit to Parkleys, Span estate (1954 - 59)
For more information: www.parkleys.co.uk
12:45 – 1:15 pm Walk to Hammerton’s ferry across the Thames to Marble Hill House. We will pass by Ham House and in the afternoon, Turner's House, Sandycoombe Lodge, at St. Margaret’s.
1:15 – 2.00 pm Lunch at the Marble Hill House café
2.00 – 3:30 pm Visit to Marble Hill House (1729) where we may be able to visit the Long Gallery which is only open to groups.
3:30 – 4.30pm Return by train from St Margaret’s station to Blackheath via Waterloo.
We are meeting on Platform 1, Blackheath Station. Members will be responsible for their own train and bus travel tickets. Kingston and St Margaret’s come within the London Boundary Freedom Pass Travel. If you would like to join us (or if necessary leave) at any point of the day please let the office know in advance of the day.
Please book your place via the link below:
N.B. There is no charge for entrance to Marble Hill House, (English Heritage) but if you wished to visit Turner’s House, Sandycombe Lodge, it is open until 4.00pm and the entrance fee is £12.
We look forward to seeing you.
