Meet at the flower stall by Embankment tube Station.
For most members of the Blackheath Society, Charing Cross station is a gateway to central London. But how many are familiar with the fascinating history of the area? Society member Paul Wright will conduct a walk around this fascinating area. 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 past the station itself, down St Martin’s Lane to Seven Dials and then return down Charing Cross Road. 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.
Tickets £5. Please reserve your place via the link below
