Blackheath

Settlement in Kent

England

Blackheath

Blackheath is a charming village located in the London Borough of Lewisham, within the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the southeastern edge of London, about 8 miles from Charing Cross. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings and rich historical heritage.

Blackheath is characterized by its vast open heathland, which provides a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The heath covers an area of 85 acres and is a designated conservation area, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty. It is a popular spot among locals and visitors for recreational activities such as picnicking, jogging, and kite flying.

The village itself boasts a vibrant community and a range of amenities. The main hub, Blackheath Village, is a bustling area filled with independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and pubs. The Blackheath Farmers' Market, held every Sunday, attracts crowds with its array of fresh produce and local delicacies.

Blackheath is also home to several notable landmarks and historical sites. One such landmark is All Saints' Church, a beautiful medieval church that dates back to the 14th century. The Grade II listed Blackheath Halls, a concert venue and conservatoire, is another prominent feature of the village.

Transportation in Blackheath is well-connected, with Blackheath railway station providing direct links to Central London and other parts of Kent. Additionally, the village is served by several bus routes, making it easily accessible to residents and visitors alike.

Overall, Blackheath, Kent offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience, making it a highly desirable place to live or visit.

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Blackheath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.469158/-0.000085 or Grid Reference TQ3976. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Blackheath Conservatoire

by the mini-roundabout at the junction of Blackheath Village, Lee Road, Lee Park and Lee Terrace. Not quite as famous as the Paris Conservatoire, Blackheath Conservatoire of Music and the Arts Link

was founded in 1881 and this building was opened in 1896. This image completes hectad TQ37.

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Blackheath, Royal Standard

For many years the name of the Royal Standard pub has been used to describe the locality. It's located about half a mile from the start of the London Marathon

David Hatch

Blackheath, Royal Standard

Unfortunately, this interesting sign that explains the Royal Standard's history was removed during a recent renovation and wasn't replaced

David Hatch

Dover Patrol SE3

The 'Dover Patrol' was a pub on the busy A2, with a pub sign showing a boat in the choppy waters of the English Channel. However, the opening of the new A102M motorway from the Blackwall Tunnel out towards Kent cut it off from its passing trade. In the 1980s it closed and in the 1990s it was demolished and replaced with a small housing development.

David Hatch

Thomas Tallis Secondary School, Kidbrooke Park Road

Built in the 1970s the fabric of the school is falling apart and will be replaced with a new building within the next decade. Very much a multi-ethnic inner London school, it is also extremely popular with parents over quite a radius and achieves excellent academic results

David Hatch

Rush hour on the A102

The tail end of the morning rush hour (9.10am) and traffic is still queueing over 2km from the Blackwall Tunnel northbound entrance. The tunnel entrance itself is close to the O2 Dome (background, left)

Stephen Craven

The Paragon, SE3

These flats overlook the heath.

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Wricklemarsh Road, SE3

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Parish Church of St James, Kidbrooke

On Kidbrooke Park Road, SE3.

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Parish Church of St James, Kidbrooke (2)

Taken from the footpath between Kidbrooke Park Road and Kidbrooke Grove.

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Morden College

Not actually a college at all, but a charity providing residential care, this link tells a little more Link

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Island near Royal Standard

This island is near the Royal Standard pub. There is a green space, phone boxes and a public toilet -- the presence of a drinking fountain (to left) suggests this has long been an amenity area.

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Blackheath Standard village

Chris Denny

Sun in the Sands inn

The inn stands right by the junction where the A2 coming out of London meets the A102 coming out of the Blackwall Tunnel and from this point the modern dual carriageway adopts the A2 identity. But the Sun in the Sands, which gave its name to the junction, has a history going back centuries as a coaching inn on the Dover Road.

Stephen Craven

Old Dover Road

The flat-roofed building on the right is Blackheath Library. On the opposite side of the road is a parade of shops.

Stephen Craven

Vicarage Avenue

As the map shows, this strip of greenery, with a footpath, between suburban streets follows the route of a railway tunnel below. Presumably it was not possible to build houses over the tunnel.

Stephen Craven

St John's Church, Blackheath

The Parish church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath. This is the east end, which because of the trees can only be seen properly in winter. A grade 2 listed building (List Entry Number 1289727), details at Link

For a close-up of the war memorial seen outside the church, see TQ4077 : St John's parish war memorial.

Stephen Craven