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Friel on Friday… Alan Watts
Friel on Friday... Alan Watts Learn about the little cottage in Holbrook Lane that was birthplace of a significant philosophical teacher; a leader of the Californian flower power movement born here in Chislehurst. Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for...
read moreFriel on Friday… Antokol
Friel on Friday... Antokol Discover a poignant local history story of the First World War; the special caring role played by what is now a care home for the Polish community. Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and filmed by Clare...
read moreFriel on Friday… Chislehurst Station
Friel on Friday... Chislehurst Station See this busy station as it was in the nineteenth century; royal visitors came and went, as well as the wounded from the Western Front. Find out what role Queen Victoria's skirts are said to have played and how much life for the...
read moreFriel on Friday… Bonfire Night
Friel on Friday - Chislehurst had its fair share of gunpowder and plot with three rival bonfires aiming to be the best in the village. 'Guys' may have been treasonable but see how the Edwardian children celebrated 5th November as we enjoy the Rotary Club fireworks....
read moreFriel on Friday… Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE
Friel on Friday - A speedy tour around Chislehurst about the local life of a fast fellow - Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE holder of land and water speed records. Find out why the blue plaque on his house is wrong, and hear how the blue bird is poignantly remembered by two...
read moreFriel on Friday… Coopers Mansion House
Friel on Friday... Discover the hidden story of the eighteenth century mansion house that forms part of Coopers School. Learn of the connection with Downton Abbey and how a toilet came to be named after a prime minister! With Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for...
read moreFriel on Friday… School Road
Friel on Friday... School Road. With its primary school, a pub and a Victorian workhouse, I know which one I'd rather be in! See the pit where the children play and learn about one tragic pupil who became a victim of the Titanic disaster. With Joanna Friel, Heritage...
read moreFriel on Friday… Bullers Wood
Friel on Friday... Bullers Wood Once a family home decorated by William Morris, scene of family tradegy but now a peaceful place for vistors to enjoy. Who called this place 'ghastly'? Not us! With Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and filmed...
read moreThe History of Chislehurst
Chislehurst is simply steeped in history. It was once home to the famous Walsingham family at Scadbury, played host to Louis Napoleon III who died here in exile in 1873 and the town received visits from Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. We were also the home to...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… V&A Museum of Childhood
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is....V&A Museum of Childhood It was a cold, damp Sunday and we were keen to tire out, sorry, stimulate and educate our two children. Something new, not too far, easy to time with the little ones nap, easy access and plenty to keep the...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… AHOY! Childrens Gallery
30 minutes from Chislehurst is....AHOY! Childrens Gallery So, this time it’s raining and we need to find an indoor activity for Ted and Henry. Wet, soggy, rainy days are always the worst for entertaining the under 5’s. But I do believe we found the answer and yes,...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… Godstone Farm
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is....Godstone Farm So, initially I didn’t think this trip would fall within the 30 minutes criteria but it does – just. I timed this one from the petrol station on Perry St to Godstone Farm. We left at 10.31am and were pulling into...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is…Trosley Country Park
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is...Trosley Country Park Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is Trosley Country Park which is in the village of Vigo, just off the M20 and not far from the M25. We timed the journey and it was only 25 minutes in the car from Chislehurst...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… Lullingstone Castle
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is...Lullingstone Castle In this instalment of just 30 minutes, I was given a great tip by a friend about this little gem of a place near Eynsford. It is well within the 30 minutes radius and we only counted 20 minutes on the clock...
read more30 minutes from Chislehurst is… High Elms Country Park
Just 30 minutes from Chislehurst is....High Elms Country Park It is a beautiful day and this is one of those days when you must get the children out in the sunshine and I like to think of them having an Enid Blyton day – rolling down hills and having a mini adventure...
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