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Friends of Chislehurst Recreation Ground
Located behind Chislehurst Library and Red Hill School, with the main gate on Empress Drive, Chislehurst and Walden Recreation Grounds and Whytes and Walden Woods (known as ‘The Rec’) are lovingly looked after and supported by FOCRG (Friends of the Chislehurst...
read moreThe Chislehurst Society
Active since 1932, The Chislehurst Society is the local community’s charity and it works to ensure Chislehurst is kept special for residents and visitors alike! The Chislehurst Society is a registered charity (Reg. no. 298413) and has a written constitution formally...
read moreChislehurst Town Team Update – January 2017
A NEW 5 YEAR PLAN The Chislehurst Town Team (a volunteer group made up of local businesses, community groups, landlords and residents) has now been in existence for almost 5 years. Having achieved a significant number of our initial aims, at our last meeting we...
read moreChislehurst Town Team Update – February 2017
Did you know? … that the Chislehurst Town Team is now 5 years old? It came about thanks to the initiative of the Chislehurst Society to which we are greatly indebted for supporting our activities with time and money to defray our expenses. Working closely with the...
read moreChislehurst Town Team
'Chislehurst is a great place to live. With businesses, organisations and individuals working together more closely than ever before, exciting times lie ahead as it becomes even better.' Alison Stammers, Chair, Chislehurst Town Team What is the Chislehurst Town Team...
read moreChislehurst Heritage
The name Chislehurst literally means stony place in the woods and these woods create our unique environment today, surrounded as we are by protected common land, National Trust woodland and Scadbury Nature Reserve. Chislehurst has a rich heritage with its history...
read more10 reasons to love Chislehurst…
We've come up with ten great reasons to love Chislehurst. Written by a Chislehurst resident who has been convinced to stay put. 1. Location! Chislehurst is a beautiful location on the London / Kent borders. It is the best of both worlds – London on your doorstep...
read moreFriel on Friday… Royal Parade
Royal Parade - learn about the alternative name for this regal street and about its 'French Connection'. Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and filmed by Clare Herriot.
read moreFriel on Friday… Prickend Pond
Prickend Pond - In this first of our second series find out where the name Prickend Pond comes from and why it's not actually a pond at all. Even Michael Jackson gets a mention, listen carefully! Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and...
read moreFriel on Friday… William Willett
William Willett... When is Friel on Friday not on a Friday? When it's clock changing weekend! Find out about the untimely death of Chislehurst resident, William Willett and how he never saw the changes he so tirelessly campaigned for. Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage...
read moreFriel on Friday… Prince Imperial Monument
Prince Imperial Monument - hear the sad story of the Prince Imperial and learn about the monuments resurrected by the 'dwellers of Chislehurst' in his memory. The Chislehurst Society will be hosting a free talk on Thursday 7th July 2.30 at The Methodist Church about...
read moreFriel on Friday… Imperial Arms
Imperial Arms - Did you know there was once a windmill in Chislehurst? Find out about the spies who occupied it and how the pub came to change its name. Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and filmed by Clare...
read moreFriel on Friday… Camden Place
Camden Place - learn about the grade 2 * listed jewel in Chislehurst's crown; why should Camden Town residents be pleased with their link to our village and who were the French Posh and Becks of the 1870's! Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst...
read moreFriel on Friday… The Bull’s Head
The Bull's Head - the second of our episodes on the history of our village public houses; find out where the name comes from and discover the Victorian link with Albany Road Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and filmed by Clare...
read moreFriel on Friday… The Village Sign
The Village Sign - our iconic village emblem, created by local craftsman, John Easden, marks our Tudor links with Scadbury. It celebrates the first Elizabeth and was erected for the second. Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and filmed...
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