Blackheath Society Architect Group Summer Day Out to Ham

Join members on a visit to Langham House Close, Parkleys and Marble Hill House. A great mix of old and new style, a ferry and lunch included
About this Event

Join the Blackheath Society Architect Group for a great day out in west London, led by Ana Sutherland.

All members welcome.

We are meeting on Platform 1, Blackheath Station at 9.30 prompt but you are welcome to join us (and leave if necessary) at any point of the day. Please email the office if you plan to do so.

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, cross the Thames to Marble Hill House. We will pass by Ham House, and in the afternoon, Turner's House, Sandycoombe Lodge on our return walk to at St. Margaret’s station.

1:15 – 2.00pm 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 – 4.30 pm Return by train from St Margaret’s station to Blackheath via Waterloo.

Members will be responsible for their own train and bus travel tickets. Kingston and St Margaret's comes within the London Boundary Freedom Pass Travel.

If you are not a member and would like to join us please visit our website to join. www.blackheath.org

We look forward to seeing you.