Walnut Tree Estate - Local History Talk

Join local historian Ken Chamberlain at The Exchange Erith for this fascinating illustrated talk as he takes us on a short but historical virtual journey around the Walnut Tree Estate, from the house to Library, Council Offices, Trams, Electricity, and the College - all built in the back garden, so to speak!

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

14:00 - 15:30

Location & directions

The Exchange Erith, The Old Library, Walnut Tree Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 1RA

Directions:

By bike - There are cycle racks at The Exchange, and we are very close to the Thames Path and on the Green Chain Walk · By car - There is pay-for parking on Walnut Tree Road, or you can park for free at Morrisons for up to 2 hours (a 5-min walk). There is also an electric charging station on Walnut Tree Road. · By train - We are a 2-min walk from Erith Station. Exit the station, follow the road under the bridge and walk past the front of London South East College. Continue up the steps and across the road, and you have made it. Trains come from London Bridge and London Waterloo, and continue through to Dartford and Gravesend. · By bus - The 229 (to Thamesmead), 99 (to Bexleyheath) and 469 (to Queen Elizabeth Hospital); additional routes available from Erith Town Centre (a 2-min walk). · By tube - The Elizabeth line serves Abbey Wood Station where you can board a train to Erith Station.

Contact on day:

The Exchange

Telephone number:

+441322341144

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please enter via the Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar (lower gate on Walnut Tree Road) for step-free access. We have a lift to all floors.

Additional information

This talk also forms part of a wider ERITH MADE festival.

Max number of people:

40

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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