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Reweirding London: Authors on the Secret City at the Amersham Arms

Feb

15

2022

'Reweirding' put on interesting talks and events at Conway Hall and elsewhere. Next month they are coming to the Amersham Arms in New Cross for 'Reweirding London: Authors on the Secret City', an event that will feature talks from the authors of three recent books on underground London - physically and metaphorically. Speakers include:Caitlin Davies – ...

Around the Cemetery in Eighty Minutes: from Havana to Hong Kong, free guided walk 20/2/22 1:00pm

Feb

13

2022

On Sunday 20th February at 1:00pm there will be a free guided walk, led by members of the Friends of Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries, 'Around the Cemetery in Eighty Minutes: from Havana to Hong Kong'The walk will stop at the graves of some of the illustrious deceased, including artists, soldiers and explorers connected to different ...

Deptford Slavery Map Launch

Feb

9

2022

A campaign group has been set up with the goal of establishing a Museum of Slavery and Freedom (M ō S a F) on the site of the old Royal Naval Dockyard on the bank of the River Thames at Deptford: 'The museum will focus on the role of Deptford, London and the Royal Navy ...

Wassail

Feb

7

2022

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Revolt at the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich 1840

Feb

5

2022

The buildings that today house the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich Park previously housed a school to train boys for the Navy, as well as at times girls for domestic service. The Royal Hospital School had its origins in the early 18th century and from the beginning of the 19th century the Queens House in ...

Revolt at the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich 1840

Feb

5

2022

The buildings that today house the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich Park previously housed a school to train boys for the Navy, as well as at times girls for domestic service. The Royal Hospital School had its origins in the early 18th century and from the beginning of the 19th century the Queens House in ...

Laura Mordaunt-Chapman’s shocking murder is the subject of the latest podcast by Mike Guilfoyle

Feb

3

2022

The shocking murder of a wealthy widow in 1936 is investigated by the greatest crime-solving minds of the time. Yes it's the latest podcast by Mike Guilfoyle with Tempest ProductionsAn unremarkable gravestone in Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries yields a gruesome murder. Local historian Mike Guilfoyle hosts this bonus true crime edition of London Epitaphs, recounting the ...

New Cross Fire mural at Cummin Up

Jan

25

2022

A new mural was opened this week on New Cross Road to mark the 40th Anniversary of the 1981 New Cross Fire. The piece has been commissioned by Richard Simpson, his wife Sharon and family, joint owners of Cummin Up Caribbean Takeaway(next to New Cross Gate station) as part of their 30 year celebrations. As the ...

Have Your Say in the Restoration of Nunhead Cemetery East Lodge

Jan

23

2022

The Friends of Nunhead Cemetery (FONC) and Southwark Council have developed a survey to find out your views on the proposed facilities and activities which they would like to make available in the restored The East Lodge. They are keen to get as much feedback as possible on this amazing project and the survey is ...

Two ‘Public Graves’ in Ladywell Cemetery reveal their secrets

Jan

17

2022

Ladywell Cemetery fits well with the Victorian notion of death, mourning and the middle class ownership (purchase) of a grave or family vault. Here a headstone of choice could be suitably inscribed and placed for commemoration of the recently departed. However not all Ladywell residents could aspire to such luxury and for them it was ...

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