Working Life Stories at Brixton Windmill
Windmill Gardens, 100 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill, London, Greater London, SW2 5DA
Join professional story teller Oliva Armstrong to discover the untold secrets of Brixton Windmill, the people who worked here and how their flour fed the folk of Victorian South London. Why did the Ashby family leave their beloved mill and what made them return?
Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes. Sessions can be booked on the day and are suitable for everyone from 4 to 94!
This event was supported by leading family history website, Findmypast, who provided access to their records as part of their sponsorship of ‘Everyday Histories’, the festival theme. Discover your ancestors' stories at findmypast.co.uk
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1400, 1500 and 1600
Location & directions
Windmill Gardens, 100 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill, London, Greater London, SW2 5DA
- Directions:
- Brixton Windmill is situated in a small park called Windmill Gardens at the west end of Blenheim Gardens, o" Brixton Hill (A23) 1 mile south of Brixton. It’s a 20-minute walk from Brixton Underground and rail stations, or the 45, 59, 109, 133, 159, 250 and 333 buses run from Brixton up Brixton Hill (alight at Blenheim Gardens). Clapham North Underground and Streatham Hill rail stations are also nearby (both 1.2 miles away). Bicycles can be parked in Windmill Gardens. There is no car park and limited parking in nearby roads (free at the weekend). If travelling in a vehicle northbound down Brixton Hill, there is no le! turn into Blenheim Gardens, take the next le! into St Saviour’s Road, turn le! again into Halliwell Road and Blenheim Gardens is at the end. Going southbound, you can turn right from Brixton Hill into Blenheim Gardens. Further info at https://www.brixtonwindmill.org
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Book on day
- Booking conditions:
- Please book a place when you arrive at Brixton Windmill on the day. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility details
The storytelling event will take place in Windmill Gardens park. Windmill Gardens, Brixton Windmill Centre and the ground floor only of Brixton Windmill are wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
Brixton Windmill will also be open for short, guided tours from 13:00 to 17:00 (last tour at 16:40) on both Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September - please see https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/brixton-windmill.html for further details.
- Max number of people:
- 25
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
