PEOPLE CULTURE FUTURE
We’re boosting creativity through our first ever Culture Strategy, written with communities, residents, cultural organisations, developers, local businesses and schools.
The Council and our arts and culture sector will work together to achieve our shared vision:
IN 2030, ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH WILL
BE A PLACE WHERE CREATIVE PEOPLE, INNOVATION AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE AND FLOURISH.
Councillor Ann-Marie Cousins, Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture and Communities, said:
“We’re a unique borough where diverse communities collaborate to create, tell stories and make fantastic things happen.
“Our special cultural identity has been recognised by the Mayor of London. This year, we beat competition from across the capital to secure a Cultural Impact Award.
“This Culture Strategy is your strategy as well as ours. It celebrates our incredible creative sector and gives a clear shared vision that will see our communities create, connect and flourish. We’re also creating a new Culture Board to drive the strategy forward, and we want our residents to be part of it.”
If you live, work or study in Greenwich you can apply to be part of our Culture Board.
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Layered and interwoven
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Family creative arts workshop
The One in London
Step into the heart of one of this generation’s favourite TV shows at the UK flagship of The FRIENDS Experience.
The One in London promises a taste of New York City and some exclusive sets and content from The One with Ross’s Wedding Part 1 & 2. As Joey says, it’s all “London, baby!”
Immerse yourself in recreated sets; dance in front of the fountain, peep through the purple door at Rachel and Monica’s apartment, play foosball at Joey and Chandler’s, and take a selfie on the couch in Central Perk.
The Turkey Head – they have it. Phoebe’s New York cab –they have it. The 18-page letter – they have it (front and back!). And yes, there is Hugsy and the famous yellow frame waiting for you, too.
Dates: Vary
Tickets: From £20 Immerse LDN, ExCeL Waterfront, E16 1XL london.friendstheexperience.com
Join in a free creative workshop for children aged over 6 and their families in the Library at Deptford Lounge. Sessions are on 21 September, with one at 2pm and a second at 3pm.
You will take part in a national community arts project; adults and children will be immersed in the audio story of “Lilly and the Wave”, the story of a drop of water who dreams of becoming a wave.
After listening to the audio story, participants will be invited to create their own drop of water using Notpla recycled paper and other arts and crafts materials.
Lilly and the Wave will tour 20 public libraries during summer 2024, after which the artwork will be collected to create one sculpture, which will be exhibited in 2025.
Date: Saturday 21 September 2024, 2pm and 3pm sessions
Tickets: Free 9 Giffin Street, SE8 4RJ deptfordlounge.org.uk/whats-on/event/lilly-and-the-wave-creativearts-family-workshop
Your Secret Mission awaits Take a unique tour around Greenwich with Secret City Mission. Crack the trail of clues sent straight to your phone to help your mysterious guide find their lost artefacts… In the game, you will play the role of detective on an adventure through Greenwich. Your secret mission is to solve a series of clues and puzzles that will lead you to uncover the secrets of Greenwich. And you can make it your mission, too. It is a character-led adventure that changes based on your choices. Choose to help, choose to hinder, choose one side, choose the other. The adventure you create is in your hands. Lasting between three to four hours, Secret City Mission is aimed at adults – you can either play in a group and forge alliances or compete against one another for the ultimate victory.
Dates: Select your time slot Tickets: £20 secretcitymission.com
Exploring post-colonial identity through collage, textiles and montage video, the Layered and Interwoven exhibition at the University of Greenwich Galleries features work by Emmanuel Boateng, KV Duong, Funmi Lijadu, Tova McKenzie-Bassant, Anh Nguyen and Divya Sharma.
It brings together the six artists, whose work seeks to map out and articulate the postcolonial experience through making processes that embrace and repurpose the material world.
Each of the artists represented take a hands-on approach to the material evidence of cultures and histories, employing that materiality through techniques of reconstruction to ask questions about identity in a world impacted by the legacy of colonialism. Experience the last couple of weeks of this exhibition in the Stephen Lawrence Gallery.
Dates: Showing until Friday 13
September 2024
Tickets: Free 10 Stockwell Street, SE10 9BD www.greenwichunigalleries.co.uk/ layered-and-interwoven-exploringpost-colonial-identity-through-collagetextiles-and-montage-video
Deptford Dub Club
Lewisham’s Fox and Firkin pub is welcoming a stellar lineup of music for its Deptford Dub Club, featuring Neville King, Ras Danny Dread, Selector Becca, Soft Wax, Doc Murdoch, Horn Section and Prince Fatty.
Enjoy the dual-headliner night as they put the needle to the groove on the decks. A great way to spend a Sunday. Expect vibrant tunes and perfect mixing.
Date: Sunday 22 September 2024
Tickets: £3.50+
316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ foxfirkin.com/events/deptford-dubclub-7
Woolwich heritage walk
Join Dr Peter Vlachos of the University of Greenwich for this talk on the history of Woolwich.
As part of the Heritage Open Days, Woolwich Works invites you to a free talk by the principal lecturer. You will learn about the intriguing history of Woolwich and how it is reflected in the arts, culture and entertainment produced and consumed over the years.
The talk will also explore how the physical locations of culture have both reflected and led to changes in Woolwich’s economic, social and urban fabrics, too.
If you’re an OG local or have just moved to the area, this is the perfect talk to explore more of the place you live.
Date: Saturday 7 September 2024, 11am
Tickets: Free but booking in advance is recommended
The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St Royal Arsenal, SE18 6HD www.woolwich.works/events/heritageopen-day-talks-mapping-woolwichculture-through-time
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Growing with Pengsucculents
“I always joke about my magic talent of growing healthy, happy succulents through love; you cuddle them, sing to them, meditate around them, but I actually think it is the magic,” says the owner of Pengsucculents.
Business owner Peng is a freelance artist and began growing succulents as a hobby in 2012. She picked up one succulent and “that started the whole journey of crazy collections and research, I wanted to know everything about them”.
Her hobby of growing succulents “got completely out of control”, she says, “I had so many succulents and people kept asking if I was selling
them, so I thought I’d give it a try. I was curious how many people out there also shared the passion.”
The business is based in Cornwall but trades at Greenwich Market every weekend. During the week, Peng spends most of her time in the polytunnel looking after her “plant babies”.
She explains that “maintenance is a big part of Pengsucculents, then mixing soil, potting up and making cuttings. Sometimes I sing to them or spend hours just staring at my babies”.
But with succulents, it was love at first
Little pots of love; The Weekender hears from the Greenwich Market trader on what it takes to grow perfect succulents
your own succulents at home.
And Peng finds such fun in growing them. She says it is especially fun making succulent garden designs because “there is no copy and paste”.
She adds: “I like to make sure the design is always new, I don’t plan what I’ll use so I have no idea what the final look would be, it’s exciting and makes me happy.
“Because I’m a trained artist, it was my passion to draw and paint before I found succulents, so it’s natural for me to try to combine the two. When I make succulent garden designs, I definitely see each one as my art.”
The conditions for growing succulents in the UK are “actually not too bad”, says Peng. “Some people might worry we have too much rain and not enough sunshine, but our succulents will show you that they can grow beautifully, no problem at all – just watch out for the frost season if you have them outside. It’s better to keep them sheltered.”
And if you are planning on growing your own, Peng’s top tips are not to water succulents too often. If you are growing them inside, she says to water them 1-2 times a month (although it varies depending on the conditions) – and give them a good drink each time you do water them.
“For most varieties, direct sunlight is better for them and with good airflow. Using good soil is also important, this will encourage it to grow strong roots,” she adds.
Peng trades every Saturday and Sunday at Greenwich Market, which “has many lovely traders packed with different talents”, she says.
The market “feels like a big family”, and she also appreciates the many very supportive locals making the market “very special and friendly”.
Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ www.pengsucculents.com
sight for Peng. She says: “I melted straight away, they take such unique forms. I love how alien they can look and very cute at the same time.
“Looking after them doesn’t feel like too much work, selling them is the hard part, and it can get emotional. There are still those special ones I think about that were sold. But I hope they are doing OK with their new owners.”
Pengsucculents sells individual succulents, as well as bespoke gardens where you can choose the plants, plus plant rental and garden design, too. Peng also offers cuttings sets for beginners, so you can grow
BLACKHEATH HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES BEST-EVER EXAM RESULTS IN 2024
Blackheath High School is delighted that both its A-level and GCSE results in 2024 have smashed previous grades to become the best results in its history.
GCSE
Year 11 GCSE students – who were new to secondary school when the disruption of the Covid pandemic hit – showed their determination, hard work and resilience, securing outstanding grades across a range of subjects. More than three quarters (77%) of grades were 9-7, equivalent to a high A** to A; more than half (55%) were grades 9-8, (A**to A*) and (28%) of all grades hit the highest level 9. (A**).
STEM subjects came out on top, with incredible results in Chemistry, Biology and Physics as well as Computer Science. Another success story was Maths, where 74% of grades were straight 9-7 (A**-A) and 55% were 9-8 (A**-A*). In addition, 2024 saw the introduction of Statistics GCSE, with students achieving 100% 9-7 grades, of which a stellar 70% were awarded grade 9. Head, Natalie Argile says, “In a world where women are still underrepresented in STEM subjects and in the workforce, we are particularly proud of this result. We are committed to putting girls at the centre of an education that is designed speci�ically for them, and to ensuring that every subject is a girl’s subject. STEM sits at the very heart of this – by continuing to close the gender pay and achievement gap, we are excited to see what the future holds for women in STEM.”
Many subjects achieved more than 75% of grades straight 9-7 (A** - A), including Design Technology, English Literature, Latin, Religious Studies, German and Spanish;
85% in Geography; and 83% in Art. As part of its commitment to supporting every girl in �inding their passion, Blackheath High School offers an extremely varied range of GCSE options, including Ancient Greek and Astronomy (part of a community project which funds students from local state schools to take the subject); with GCSE Psychology being introduced to the curriculum in September 2024.
Natalie Argile continues, “I am incredibly proud of our students - each grade re�lects an individual story of dedication, perseverance, and effort, and these results are a testament to the commitment our students have shown, supported by unwavering encouragement and support from their teachers and families.”
A-level
Blackheath High School’s Year 13 students delivered exceptional A-level results,
re�lecting a continued upward trajectory in academic achievement. More than half (53%) of all grades were A*-A, with an incredible 83% awarded grades A*-B.
The number of straight A*/A grades has more than doubled since 2023, to 37%.
In addition, one in �ive grades were the highest A*, re�lecting the highly aspirational, academic environment at the school.
The outstanding A-level results have paved the way for students to embark on exciting new journeys at some of the UK’s most prestigious universities. Among the highlights:
• Four students will begin medical degrees
- three aspiring Doctors and one Vet. This is a signi�icant achievement in this highly competitive �ield, which has been supported by our enhanced bespoke Competitive Admissions Programme, which supports students through the application process
for the most competitive universities and Medical subjects
• Destinations include the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, University College London (UCL), London School of Economics (LSE), Imperial College London, Queen Mary University of London, University of Bristol, University of Exeter, and Durham University
• Varied subject choices include Biology at the University of Oxford, Fashion at Kingston University London, Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bristol, Film & Television at the University of York, and one student earning an extremely prestigious place to study Musical Theatre at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London
Head Natalie Argile says, “We couldn’t be prouder of these �iercely intelligent, passionate, committed young people who leave us to inspire and lead in their chosen
�ields. It is such a privilege to see girls choosing pathways based on the subjects they feel passionate about. These diverse university and subject choices re�lect not only the academic capabilities of our students but also their con�idence in pursuing what they truly love, something we wholly support.”
To see for yourself how we support girls to achieve their best, come along to visit us at one of our upcoming events:
• Senior School Open Morning – 28
September 2024
• Sixth Form Open Evening – Tuesday 8 October
• Senior School and Sixth Form School in Action – Thursday 10 October
Visit the website for information and booking:
https://www.blackheathhighschool.gdst. net/3751/open-days-1
Duke of Greenwich
Michael Holland visits the SE10 spot for a feast cooked over coals, one that left him ‘pleasantly sated rather than stuffed’
Once I’d been invited to review the Duke of Greenwich, I had a quick Google to see what was going on there and was very excited to find such a great pedigree of knowledge and experience amongst the owners. So excited that I booked to go along the very next day.
Walking to the pub through the leafy backstreets of SE10, the first thing you notice is the tantalising aroma of meat cooking over hot coals – our route took us past the huge beer garden where a bespoke area for barbecuing has been built among the outside dining tables.
Entering through the front door you are greeted with welcoming smiles and low music that keeps just this side of the obscure to ensure its coolness.
Millie, who royally looked after us for the evening, answered any questions we had and was brilliant for instant reviews of the dishes because she has quite obviously tried them all, hence my choice of smoked pork burnt ends, which was as good as her word.
As was Nina’s cucumber nojito mocktail, which she agreed was, “Very refreshing!”
Other choices from a menu that is perfectly seasonal were all our own, and that meant a Forest Road IPA from Bermondsey for me while I sat back
and let my fussier companion choose the dishes that we would share.
The Duke of Greenwich is all about sustainability when it comes to their meat and fish suppliers – who get a lot of credit on the website. And the brewers they order from are not just London-based but strictly south London, who also have to be independent to get their business.
Baba ghanoush with pomegranate and a crunchy pistachio crumb was placed between us with several warm flatbreads. I’m not a fan of this pureed aubergine dish but those little additions lifted it up, up and away from its natural blandness and gave it colour and crunch.
The house manager came to introduce himself, saying how he “came in November and didn’t leave”, before explaining how the owners are not here trying to get rich quick but to make people happy. And after just a year, they seem to be doing exactly that.
He then suggested a nice, fruity Vinho Verde from Portugal. Good call, Sir.
We had been told that because pretty much all our dishes were being grilled over sustainable Marabu coals, with no precise up or down heat controls, they would be served as and when they were done. “Perfect,” we cried in
unison. And that’s how they came.
One, two, three, four; plate after plate of dishes that provided all the taste and texture you could handle in one sitting. Luckily, I wasn’t expected to share any of my burnt pork dish with its absolutely wonderful garnish of pickled radish, and I didn’t ask for any of Nina’s miso grilled squash in its sticky sesame glaze – although the sauce it created
was nice for dipping the swordfish in…
And it was the grilled swordfish that took full honours as the best dish of the meal. Its melting texture was amazing and had us wondering whether it was a ceviche, or something barely seared over the coals. Fortunately for us, the grill chef was not precious about his recipe and told us how it was marinated, salted and then quickly cooked.
We were now pleasantly sated rather than stuffed, and I sat with my wine to wind down the evening. But then Millie returned asking about desserts. “Not for me, thanks,” I said, while still thinking about the swordfish.
“Yes,” exclaimed Nina, “We’ll share the cheesecake.”
And that is how we were soon tucking into this house brick-sized chunk of gorgeous peanut butter cheesecake with caramelised banana and banana cream.
Oh my good gawd! The sugar rush was incredible. “I feel like I’m levitating,” she across the table squealed, her eyes about to pop out of her head.
“I won’t sleep tonight,” said I, racing to eat more than my fair share. “And I don’t care!”
And that is how we ended a fantastic feast.
Everyone involved in the Duke of Greenwich is doing everything right to make this a pub that deserves to be a long-term success.
We are already planning a trip back to savour a Sunday lunch there. I heard a whisper about the jerk gravy that has already chosen what I’ll be having when we do return.
Dinner and drinks for two: £90
91 Colomb Street, Greenwich, SE10 9EZ
www.dukeofgreenwich.com
Whodunnit? Cluedo 2 comes to Churchill Theatre
Starring Jason Durr from Casualty and Strictly champion Ellie Leach, the production is based on the Hasbro board game, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year
Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter is now adding a second autumn leg to its UK tour, coming to Churchill Theatre in Bromley from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 September.
Starring Casualty’s Jason Durr as Colonel Mustard and Ellie Leach – the reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion, who is making her stage acting debut – as Miss Scarlett, the show is based on the classic Hasbro board game, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
The cast is completed by Jack Bennett (Wadsworth), Hannah Boyce (Mrs Peacock), Dawn Buckland (Mrs White), Liam Horrigan (Mr Black), Edward Howells (Professor Plum), Tiwai Muza (PC Silver) and Gabriel Paul (Reverend Green) with Kara AlbertsTurner, Audrey Anderson and Henry Lawes. Set in the swinging 1960s, rock’n’roll legend Rick Black has not had a hit for years and he’s broke. But as he settles into his brand
new and expensive
Excited to reveal his long-awaited comeback album, Rick has assembled his supermodel wife, the Honourable Emerald Peacock; his manager, Colonel Eugene Mustard, longtime roadie “Professor” Alex Plum, Annabel Scarlett, his trusted interior designer, and housekeeper Mrs White, who came with the house and who knows all its secrets.
But there is still someone missing; Rick’s former songwriting partner “The Reverend” Hal Green, disappeared mysteriously at the
And where did that butler come from? Why is that character looking so suspicious? Who can you trust? There is only one way to find out…
Ellie Leach said: “I’ve really enjoyed bringing Miss Scarlett to life on stage. It’s so much fun to perform this iconic character and to see audiences of all ages having such a good time at every show, so I’m really thrilled to be extending the tour.”
Jason Durr said: “I’m delighted to be continuing as Colonel Mustard in
Cluedo 2. The audience reaction during our first few weeks of performances has been fantastic and I can’t wait to bring this hilarious whodunnit to many more audiences around the UK.”
The production is written by BAFTAAward-winning writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran and directed by Mark Bell, who brings the action to life.
Set and costume design is by David Farley, lighting by Jason Taylor, sound by Jon Fiber and movement direction by Anna Healey.
As the bodies pile up, watch all of the colourful guests become suspects,
potential victims and detectives, as they dart from room to room trying to escape the killer and survive the night.
Showing from Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 September 2024
Tickets: £22 – £49
Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HA
trafalgartickets.com/churchilltheatre-bromley/en-GB/event/play/ cluedo-2-the-next-chapter-tickets
Photos: Alastair Muir
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home, Graveny Manor, Rick is desperate to revive his fading career and reclaim his fame and fortune… and is prepared to do anything to get it back.
same time that Rick’s career went downhill and, without him, has Rick still got it?
At The Heart Of The Community
Bring a Pound to the Ground to support CACT
Charlton supporters are being urged to ‘Bring a Pound to the Ground’ as part of the club’s Community Day celebrations for Saturday’s clash with Bolton Wanderers at The Valley.
Community Day will provide the opportunity for Charlton Athletic Community Trust’s (CACT) achievements to be celebrated, while also introducing the widereaching impact of the varied programmes that are delivered.
As part of a fundraising effort, fans can play their part towards sustaining and expanding the vital community work being done by making a donation of just £1 – either by dropping their loose change into a collection bucket on the day, or by scanning QR codes which will be available around the ground as well as in the matchday programme, Valley Review.
The fans’ support is vital and makes a huge difference to CACT’s work, making it possible to impact and change lives.
For every £20 raised, you fund
the kit and equipment for a CACT Post-16 student.
For every £200 raised, you provide an emergency food and travel grant to the most disadvantaged people in the community.
For every £2,000 raised, you fund six months’ worth of meals for our Young Greenwich Youth Service
Charlton Managing Director and CACT Trustee, James Rodwell, said: “As a football club, we are exceptionally proud of the work carried out by our community trust and will continue to do all we can to support the magnificent work of the CACT trustees, Jason and his team.
“We also know how proud our supporters are of our reputation as a community club and we’d like to encourage them to play their part on Saturday by bringing a pound to the ground to support our community programmes.
“A donation of just a pound can go a long way to making a big difference, so we hope as many
fans as possible will support us in gathering up whatever change they have lying around the house and donating generously on the day.”
Charlton were named as EFL Community Club of the Season for 2024 thanks to the continued work by Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT), with the award recognising the outstanding commitment to the local community and the impact it has on people’s lives.
Supporters can also donate to support CACT as part of the Bring a Pound to the Ground campaign by scanning the QR code.
The vast retirement homes of the local giants of industry
Mary Mills
Everyone out there must be getting very fed up with my constant articles about either the gas industry or something triggered by my work on George Livesey. Hopefully that will be finished soon - I must get it done. I am afraid the idea for this article came to me when I was looking at the details of Livesey’s retirement home in Surrey.
It occurred to me that other industrialists from Greenwich and South London retired to big homes in Kent or the Surrey hills in old age. It would take me years to go through all the various people who had factories or worked in Greenwich industry to see what they did in retirement, but there are a few I know about anyway. There were all sorts of reasons why they moved –nevertheless I thought looking at a few of them might be quite interesting.
The two earliest I can think of were from the 17th century - the very famous Sir John Evelyn and the rather less famous Nicholas Crispe. Deptford and Greenwich were not part of London then although neither were they really part of rural Kent. It
Deptford mansion was rented out. https://wottonhouse.co.uk/
was a semi rural area with fields and open land but also a lot of industry, most of it focussed on the busy riverside – and, of course, the Creek.
I am not sure if we can count Evelyn as an industrialist, although he certainly had a close interest in industry in the Deptford area and of course had property at Sayes Court... I also don’t know how much time he actually spent in Deptford. He had a house in London where he lived when as he was there, but he also had an estate down in Surrey - at Wotten. For many years he effectively managed this property for the relations who owned it and eventually he inherited it himself. He did an enormous amount of work there and a great deal of his life was spent there while his more famous
Nicholas Crispe was around at the same time as Evelyn and they knew each other - although I suspect that Evelyn tried to avoid Crispe. Crispe was very different to Evelyn. His background was probably not aristocratic and he had made a lot of money in some not very ethical initiatives, in particular slavery transports and sales. The main London area site he developed was south of Hammersmith – the riverside area called Crabtree. His interest in Deptford was the copperas works on the Creek. He was wealthy enough to build the huge mansion which we now know as Squerryes Court at Westerham. I understand it is still much as it was when he built it in 1680 - and it’s very well worth visiting - although the emphasis is now mainly on the associated winery project. https://www.squerryes.co.uk/
So here we have a clear contrast
between a man retiring to a hereditary country estate and a wealthy entrepreneur who has bought himself a country retreat. It’s also worth pointing out that we look on Evelyn as an interesting and good man, and Crispe as a dodgy individual involved in some unsavoury industries - but, well, some have it easier than others. Both, however, retired to what we would now describe as ‘on the A25’ - the main road to the south of Greater London.
Some retirees moved less far out to areas we would describe as ‘London suburbs’ but which in the 19th century were independent towns or villages. Coles Child had had a coal merchants business in the Waterloo area and then, working with Morden College in the 1830s and 1840s, set up a new coal transhipment wharf in East Greenwich on the site which is now Riverside Gardens. He later moved to Bromley and bought the Bishops Palace - which of course is now the Bromley Civic Centre
– (do I understand that Bromley Council has sold it to developers?). However, I am not sure if this was a move out to the countryside for Coles Child – Bromley is not so far away. There was also a sub-text - - Coles Child was an enthusiastic hobby hop grower and apparently one of his reasons for moving to Bromley was that he could grow hops there and then the fast trains to London meant that he could get to the Hop Exchange quickly and win the annual prize for the first hops of the season. I’m not sure if that qualifies as retirement activity or not! https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Bromley_Palace
There are endless complications around members of the Wells family of shipbuilders with retirement properties slightly to the south of Bromley in the Widmore and Bickley areas. Generations of Wells family members had houses where they lived when they were not building ships in the Deptford area. John Wells built Bickley Hall in 1780 and
Bessemer’s House, Denmark Hill
later Redleaf near Penshurst (more on that property later). A younger John Wells faced with problems at the shipyard in Deptford is said to have left Bickley Hall with nothing but a Bible and a gun - which may have been dramatic if he had done it in the 17th century, but this was in the 19th century and things were – well, different.
Interestingly the Bickley Park estate was eventually sold to a Mr. Dent who was an East India merchant and banker whose family had a close involvement in triggering the Opium Wars in China. Dent money backed the Blakely Ordnance works on the Greenwich Peninsula.
Another retreat in today’s London suburbs was built by Henry Bessemer, of the steel industry and the converter. His mid-19th century estate was vast and luxurious. It-was at Denmark Hill which can hardly be called the deepest countryside. The estate eventually covered 40 acres and included a farm, an observatory and much else. https://www.dulwichsociety.
came from the Crawley area.
There is one family whom I am not sure count as Kentish or not.
com/the-journal/summer-2020/ lost-houses-of-dulwich-bessemerhouse-and-the-grange-denmark-hill
There were of course other industrialists in Greenwich who came from their family’s countryside
home and made money at whatever it was they were doing and then just went back there. A good example of this is the Robinson family, whose flour mills at Deptford Bridge were active into the 20th century, but who basically
This is the Deptford chemist Frank Hills and his numerous brothers – who were mostly born in West Ham at their father’s chemical works. However the family seems originally to have been Kentish. I mentioned above that William Wells built Redleaf and it was to Redleaf that Frank Hills retired and where he eventually died. He was outstandingly wealthy. Redleaf is some way down in mid-Kent – the house stood on the hill above Penshurst Place and looks down on that great Tudor house. The Redleaf that William Wells built is long gone, although there are houses on the site which still reference the name. The old gateway is still there and you pass it on the main road leaving Penshurst going north. The name has resonated with Frank Hills’ descendants. I used to visit his great grandson, Patrick, whose family were still living in the Penshurst area and Patrick’s son has named his business after Redleaf.
And so we come to George Livesey, who got me thinking about these Greenwich industrialists who retired to new homes in Kent and Surrey - and I’m aware that I’ve only taken a tiny, tiny sample. I am pretty sure Livesey had no Kentish antecedents - I don’t know the origins of his family but would guess Lancashire where Livesey came
from is a very common name. On retirement George had moved to a developer built house on an estate on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells. His enormous house, ’the Lawn’, is still there. However he later moved to another recently built mansion near the village of Buckland just outside Reigate. His younger brother Frank had moved to that area earlier and had died there in 1899; I’m not sure of the exact date that Livesey bought the house –Shagbrook - but it’s possible that it was around the same time as Frank’s death. The house is now let into flats – and it is huge - it had 17 bedrooms! What did George Livesey want with 17 bedrooms? As far as I’m aware he and his wife were a quiet and fairly unostentatious couple with three elderly servants who had been with them for many years. In fact, there were also “-five reception rooms .. Lodge with magnificent gun room, etc .... extensive stabling and cottages”.
George of course was the leading gas engineer and politician of the late 19th century and I am sure his home will have had all the latest gas fuelled appliances and domestic gadgets. It’s therefore sad to learn that the new owner of Shagbrook after George’s death installed electricity and boasted about how he had modernised the place.
There is a moral there for all retirees.
Shagbrook, Buckland. George Livesey’s House
Gates to Redleaf. Penshurst. Built William Wells, home of Frank Hills
Squerries, Westerham. Built by Nicholas Crispe
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (AS AMENDED)
Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)(England) Order 2015 Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (AS AMENDED) Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990 (AS AMENDED)
Town & Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 (AS AMENDED)
Notice is hereby given that application(s) have been made to The Royal Borough of Greenwich in respect of the under mentioned premises/sites. You can see the submissions and any plans at http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/planning.
If development proposals affect Conservation Areas and/or Statutorily Listed Buildings under the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990 (As Amended) this will be shown within the item below.
Anyone who wishes to comment on these applications should be made in writing to Development Planning within 22 days of the date of this notice.
Please quote the appropriate reference number.
Date: 28/08/2024
Victoria Geoghegan
Assistant Director - Planning and Building Control
List of Press Advertisements - 28/08/2024
Publicity for Planning Applications
Applicant: c/o Agent Tribe Greenwich Quay Limited and Redington Developments (GQ) Limited 23/3847/F
Site Address: GREENWICH QUAY, CLARENCE ROAD, LONDON, SE8 3EY
Development: Demolition of existing structures and construction of a building comprising student accommodation (Sui Generis), office floorspace (Use Class E), together with associated landscaping, public realm improvements, access works, cycle parking, refuse/ recycling stores and associated works.
[Re-consultation: Proposal has been amended]
Further detailed explanation of the proposal (not forming part of the description of development set out above):
639 student bed spaces 878 sqm commercial floorspace Two blocks 20 storeys (67.8m AOD) and 13 Storeys (48.6m AOD)
Applicant: Royal Borough of Greenwich 24/1698/F
Site Address: MILLER HOUSE, 3 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, LONDON, SE10 8LP
Development: Removal of existing mortuary chiller building units within loading yard and car park area and the installation of a single chiller/freezer building unit and new "digital autopsy" building unit and associated external alterations [This application may affect the setting of the Grade 2 Listed "Miller General Hospital Miller General Wing (Rehabilitation Department)"].
Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE
Applicant: Marks and Spencer 24/2143/F
Site Address: 17 STRATHEDEN PARADE, LONDON, SE3 7SX
Development: Minor external and internal alterations to existing retail unit, including installation of new internal security shutter and supporting goalpost frame at front entrance and replacement of rear customer entrance door with associated altered masonary and associated external and internal works.
Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH
Applicant: Mrs Danae Dholakia 24/2190/F
Site Address: LAND BETWEEN 76 & 78 STRAIGHTSMOUTH, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9LD
Development: Conversion of existing hardstanding/ walkway land into a gated "pocket park" with associated planting, fencing, landscaping arrangements and other external alterations.
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
Applicant: The Trustees of Morden College 24/2504/F
Site Address: STONE INTERIORS, 114-116 OLD WOOLWICH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9PR
Development: Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 3-storey block of four residential flats and two single storey units providing 150 square metres of Class E use (renewal of planning approval 14/3696/F).
Conservation Area: EAST GREENWICH
Applicant: Mr Michael Almond 24/2555/F
Site Address: FLAT A, 30 CROOMS HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8ER
Development: Installation of an air source heat pump external units in the rear garden with associated trellis screening, and minor landscaping within the rear garden (This application impacts the Grade 2 Listed "26, 28 AND 30, CROOMS HILL")
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
Applicant: Ms Alexandria Palamountain 24/2596/HD
Site Address: 61 MAZE HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8XQ
Development: Construction of a loft extension including a juliette balcony and 3 roof lights
Conservation Area: GREENWICH PARK
Applicant: AVF Developments (Greenwich) Ltd 24/2634/F
Site Address: 141-143 WOOLWICH ROAD, LONDON, SE10 0RJ
Development: Demolition of all existing buildings and structures on site and the mixed-use redevelopment of the site to provide three buildings of ground-plus 6, groundplus 5, and ground-plus 5 storeys respectively, including purpose-built student accommodation (Sui Generis), and commercial, business and service use (Use Class E), with basement level, access, parking, refuse and service areas, hard and soft landscaping, and associated works.
Applicant: Mrs Edythe Peters 24/2670/F
Site Address: FLAT 1, 14 VANBRUGH HILL, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7UF
Development: Construction of a single storey side extension.
Conservation Area: WESTCOMBE PARK
Applicant: Mr Kulvinder Sokhal 24/2676/HD
Site Address: 53 HERVEY ROAD, KIDBROOKE, LONDON, SE3 8BS
Development: Replacement of existing front door to an aluminium front door.
Conservation Area: SUN IN THE SANDS
Applicant: LHG Greenwich Ltd 24/2701/MA
Site Address: Former Greenwich Magistrates Court (including rear car park), 7-9 Blackheath Road & 2 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 8PE
Development: An application submitted under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended) for a variation of a condition associated with the Listed Building Consent 22/3474/MA dated 21/09/2023, for Redevelopment of the Site, including the refurbishment of the existing Grade II Listed Magistrates Court and part demolition of existing structures, for a new hotel including ancillary facilities, flexible Class A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / D1 / D2 / ancillary C1 floorspace, a publicly accessible square with associated soft and hard landscaping, ancillary refuse and recycling storage, cycle parking, wheelchair parking, coach and taxi drop off bays and servicing arrangements, to allow:
- Amend Condition 7 (Method Statement (repairs and making good)) from: 'No demolition works to the listed building shall take place until a method statement detailing methods of repair and making good to the retained fabric of the grade II listed building has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The repair and making good works shall be operated in accordance with the details approved.'
To
'A method statement detailing methods of repair and making good to the retained fabric of the grade II listed building must be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any refurbishment of internal areas of Phase 1 of the development. The repair and making good works shall be operated in accordance with the details approved.'
Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE
Applicant: Mr Martin Garsic 24/2738/F
Site Address: 4A WOODLANDS PARK ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9XD
Development: Replacement of the existing windows with UPVC double glazing windows
Applicant: The Hyde Group 24/2789/HD
Site Address: 498 ROCHESTER WAY, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1SW
Development: Replacement of the existing windows and all external doors with double glazed PVCu casement windows with Astragal Bars. The doors are to be designed to the original doors from when the property was built - Bespoke Heritage door for the front, a single PVCu double glazed door, as well as set of double doors for the rear.
Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE
Applicant: Bob McCurry Stantec 24/2813/F
Site Address: Riverside House, Beresford Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6BU
Development: Demolition of link structure and removal of external staircase, refurbishment and extensions of existing buildings, comprising Purpose Built Student Accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis), with ancillary spaces, external amenity space, basement cycle store with plant and ground floor commercial / café floorspace (Use Class E), and comprising Hotel (Use Class C1) with ancillary spaces and ground floor commercial / retail floorspace (Use Class E), public realm works, along with other associated plant space, refuse/recycling store, landscaping, servicing zones, disabled car parking, cycle parking and associated works.
Further detailed explanation of the proposal for consultation purposes (not forming part of the formal description of development set out above):
The proposal includes the demolition of link structure and removal of external staircase, refurbishment and extensions of existing buildings for partial change of use class to provide a 17 storey building (65m AOD) consisting of upward extension and extension at south-western elevation, to comprise 332 room Purpose Built Student Accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis) with ancillary spaces, external amenity space, basement cycle store with plant, 28sqm (GIA) ground floor commercial / cafe floorspace (Use Class E) and external ramp and stair access, and a 7 storey building (35m AOD) consisting of upward extension and extensions to south-western and southeastern elevations to comprise a 265 room Hotel (Use Class C1) with ancillary spaces and 273sqm (GIA) ground floor commercial / retail floorspace (Use Class E), public realm works, along with other associated plant space, refuse/recycling store, landscaping, servicing zones, 6 disabled car parking, cycle parking and associated works.
This application may affect the setting of nearby Grade I, Grade II*, Grade II listed buildings, the nearby Woolwich Conservation Area and nearby Royal Arsenal Conservation Area
Publicity for Listed Building Consent
Applicant: Royal Borough of Greenwich 24/1699/L
Site Address: MILLER HOUSE, 3 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, LONDON, SE10 8LP
Development: Removal of existing mortuary chiller building units within loading yard and car park area and the installation of a single chiller/freezer building unit and new "digital autopsy" building unit and associated external alterations [This application may affect the setting of the Grade 2 Listed "Miller General Hospital Miller General Wing (Rehabilitation Department)"].
Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE
Listed Building: Grade 2
Applicant: Mr Ronald Davies Red Banksia 24/2028/L
Site Address: Land to the rear of 41-45 BLACKHEATH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8PE
Development: Development of the site to provide a pair of semi detached homes.
Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE
Listed Building: Grade 2
Applicant: Tobias Moy 24/2518/L
Site Address: THE JUNK SHOP, 9 GREENWICH SOUTH STREET, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8NW
Development: Removal of part of internal partitions, new doors and windows to rear, enlargement of an existing infilled light well with other associated internal and external alterations to create an ancillary residential accommodation to the shop comprising of a one bedroom split level flat to the rear, with retention of the existing commercial unit to the front of the property (This application impacts the Grade 2 Listed: "1-11, GREENWICH SOUTH STREET SE10")
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
Listed Building: Grade 2
Applicant: Mr Michael Almond 24/2556/L
Site Address: FLAT A, 30 CROOMS HILL, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8ER
Development: Installation of an air source heat pump external units in the rear garden with associated trellis screening, and minor landscaping within the rear garden, and associated internal and external works (This application impacts the Grade 2 Listed "26, 28 AND 30, CROOMS HILL")
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Listed Building: Grade 2
Applicant: Mr Timothy William Strong 24/2606/L
Site Address: 11 BLACKHEATH PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9RW
Development: Replacement of front, side and rear windows.
Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Listed Building: Grade 2
Applicant: J Bradley 24/2801/L
Site Address: 55A LEE ROAD, LEWISHAM, LONDON, SE3 9RT
Development: Alterations to Previously Approved Listed Building Consent Ref 23/1986/L (dated 11/8/2024) for Demolition of conservatory and replacement with rear ground floor extension. Internal modifications Installation of double glazed windows, amendment to change windows to LandVac, vacuum double glazed windows instead of slimline heritage double glazing.
Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK
Listed Building: Grade 2
Publicity for Advertisements
Applicant: Pasta Evangelists 24/2671/A
Site Address: COSTA COFFEE, 44-46 GREENWICH CHURCH STREET, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9BL
Development: Installation of 2 x Fascia Signage with Sign written Logo, 1 x Projecting Sign, 2 x Retractable Awnings. This may affect the setting of the surrounding Grade Listed Buildings.
Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich has made an Order to prevent danger to the public under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
2. The effect of the Order will be to temporarily:
a) prohibit all motor vehicles (including motorcycles), from entering into, exiting from or proceeding in:
i) Blithdale Road outside No. 121; b) replace the no entry restrictions with a prohibition of motor vehicles (including motorcycles) on: i) Barth Road, outside No. 49; ii) Blithdale Road at its junction with Eynsham Road, outside No. 104 Blithdale Road.
3. The Order will come into force on 29th August 2024 and will remain in force for 18 months, or until the Council decides the Order should end, whichever is the sooner. Alternative routes for diverted vehicles would be available via local roads.
4. Queries concerning these works should be directed to traffic-orders@royalgreenwich.gov.uk quoting reference 08-24 Plumstead MF.
Assistant Director, Transport, Communities, Environment and Central, Royal Borough of Greenwich Dated 28th August 2024 ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) DUPREE ROAD PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)
1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to make this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who need to carry out works on a sewer repair.
2. The Order will come into operation on 11th September 2024 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 2 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport.
3. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding, or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading) in Dupree Road outside 3
4. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via the placing of the appropriate signage. Prohibitions remain in force; pedestrians are not affected, and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible.
5. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
6. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
7. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.
Ryan Nibbs Assistant Director, Transport.
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We run 23 children’s centres, more than any other local authority in south-east London. Each centre offers early help services and activities like infant feeding, midwifery and health visits as well as soft play, baby massage and forest school.
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Greenwich Council (in foyer)
6 Mitre Passage, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0ER
Greenwich Theatre
Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ES
West Greenwich House
141 Greenwich High Road London SE10 8JA
West Greenwich Library
146 Greenwich High Road, London SE10 8NN
Royal Standard
67 Pelton Road, London SE10 9AH
Forum@Greenwich Trafalgar Road, London SE10 9EQ
Greenwich University
Cooper Building, Students Union, King William Walk, London SE10 9JH
Greenwich Communications Centre
164 Trafalgar Road Greenwich, London SE10 9TZ
Maze Hill Station
Tom Smith Close, London SE10 9XG
Blackheath Library
Old Dover Road, Blackheath SE3 7BT
Westcombe Park Station
Station Crescent, Westcombe Park, London SE3 7EQ
Blackheath Newbridge Working Mens Club
22 Charlton Road, Blackheath SE3 7HG
Waitrose
Dreadnought Wharf, Victoria Parade, 1 Thames Street, Greenwich, London SE10 9FR
Greenwich Square Health Centre
12 Lambarde Square SE10 9GB
Woodland Surgery
Woodland Walk SE10 9UB
Vanbrugh Dental Centre
Vanbrugh Hill SE10 9HQ
Greenwich Launderette
174 Trafalgar Road SE10 9TZ
Slade Library
Erindale SE18 2QQ
Woolwich Community Centre
Leslie Smith Square SE18 4DW
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Station Road, London SE18 4QH
Clockhouse Community Centre
Defiance Walk, Woolwich Dockyard Estate SE18 5QL
Waterfront Leisure Centre
Woolwich High Street SE18 6DL
McDonald’s 56-58 Powis Street SE18 6LQ
Greenwich University 54-58 Powis Street SE18 6NL
Woolwich Centre
35 Wellington Street SE18 6PW
Post Room Woolwich Service Centre
Wellington Street SE18 6PW
Town Hall
Wellington Street SE18 6PW
Woolwich Centre Library 21 Love Lane SE18 6QT
Brookhill Children’s Centre
130 Brookhill Road SE18 6UZ
Charlton Athletic Football Club
Reception The Valley, Floyd Road SE7 8BL
Time Court
Woodland Terrace SE7 8DD
Charlton Library
Charlton House, Charlton Road SE7 8RE
Gllab Work and Learn Centre
Old library Calderwood Street SE18 6QW
The Point
47 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6EW
Smile With Pride Dental Care Ltd 81A Powis Street SE18 6JB
Equitable House
General Gordon Place SE18 6AB
St.Marks Medical Centre 24 Wrottesley Road SE18 3EP
Plumstead Library
Plumstead High Street SE18 1JL
Greenwich Community College 95 Plumstead Road SE18 7DQ
Glyndon Community Centre 75 Raglan Road SE18 7LB
Abbey Wood Community Group 4 Knee Hill, SE2 0YS
Abbey Wood Library Eynsham Drive SE2 9PT
Thamesmead Leisure Centre
Thamesmere Drive SE28 8RE
Gallions Housing Association 90 Titmuss Avenue SE28 8HL
Conway Medical Centre 44 Conway Road SE18 1AH
Basildon Road Surgery
111 Basildon Road SE2 0ER
Heronsgate Medical Centre
Goosander Way SE28 0ER
Middle Park Community Centre
150 Middle Park Avenue SE9 5SD
Vista Childrens Centre
Middle Park Avenue SE9 5SD
City Point Concierge Suite
Campbell Court, Meadowside, Kidbrooke SE3 9XT
Kidbrooke Dental Centre
Telemann Square SE3 9YR
Briset Corner Surgery 591 Westhorne Avenue SE9 6JX
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2 Archery Road SE9 1HA
Cold Harbour Library
Wiliam Barefoot Drive SE9 3AY
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Chapel Farm Road SE9 3LX
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Southwood Road SE9 3QT
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30 Passey Place SE9 5DQ
52 Well Hall Road
52 Well Hall Road SE9 6SH