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The Span Houses, Cator Estate, Blackheath

Architect Ana Sutherland and author of a newly published book 'Modern Buildings in Blackheath and Greenwich' will lead a guided tour of the Cator Estate. Covering Eric Lyons' Span estates and unique modernist homes designed by architects Patrick Gwynne, Peter Moro and Walter Greaves.

Please book a place via openhouse.org.uk

St Margaret’s Church, Lee.

The Church was built in 1839/41 as a white 'Hall-Church'. The 1870s Gothic Revivalism was overseen to a very high standard, by James Brooks and helped by 10 top craftsmen of the day. We also have a WWI Memorial by Violet Pinwill. No need to book.

St Margaret’s Ancient Churchyard, Lee

Paul Wright (presenter of ‘Forgotten Neighbours’) will present an illustrated talk on some of the notable residents of the ancient churchyard of St Margaret’s. We will visit the graves of an Astronomer Royal, an early parachutist who fell to Earth and a disgraced local dignitary and talk about other residents including a Restoration actress, a Royal lutenist and the subject of a celebrated eighteenth century trial.

The walks/talks will take place at the old churchyard opposite St Margaret’s Church, Lee Terrace, London SE13 5DL on Saturday 21st September at 11.00am and 2.00pm and Sunday 22nd September at 11.45 am and 2.00 pm. All are welcome, no need to book.