## Details

This is a walk is definitely worth going on, as there is lots to see and many photographic opportunities.

We will meet at 11.00 am at The William Morris Pub { which is opposite Hammersmith Underground Station} for a hot drink.

After our hot drink, at 11.30 am we will walk to Hammersmith Bridge to start our walk., to The Thames Path.

We will pass many cafes and pubs as we make our way to Chiswick Mall, where there is wonderful Stuart and Georgian frontages including Walpole House former home of Barbara Villiers, mistress of Charles 2nd

Lunch will be at the cafe in Chiswick Park & Gardens {as image above } or bring your own.

After lunch we will make our way to Barnes Bridge, and then Barnes Common, following part ofThe Barnes Trail.

Our walk then goes to Putney Lower Common, which will take us back to The Thames at Putney., where our walk ends.

We will then go back for a drink to The Rocket, or to Putney Rail Station or East Putney or Putney Bridge Underground Stations.

£7 meet up fee on arrival., {please have the right change}.

If you have a knee problem or walk slow this walk is not for you.

If you need any more info ring or text Paul on 07530 675739 {this is not a smart phone}

if you cannot make this, so some one else can take your place.

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This was so popular last time, and is well worth coming along on.

Come with me on an enjoyable boat ride on the Uber Boat from Embankment Pier to Woolwich {Royal Arsenal}

We will meet at Embankment Pier :as map below} at 10.40 am to queue to get our ticket, to get on a Uber Boat for the 10.55 am sailing.

Cost £6.15 for over 60's {you will have to show your pass}.

If you have an Oyster Card the cost is £9.40

We will get the Uber boat to Woolwich {Royal Arsenal} and stop to have drink in The Dial Arch Pub.

After we have had a drink in the pub, we will start our 6 mile walk to North Greenwich Station, stopping to have our sandwiches and use the loos at The Thames Barrier.

At North Greenwich we will go to All Bar One for a final drink, with the station being a few minutes away, where you can get the Jubilee Line or use local buses.

This walk is along the Thames Path, once you get off the Uber Boat, so trainers would be OK to wear.

£7 meet up fee {please have the right change}

If you need any more info ring or text Paul on 07530 675739 {this is not a smart phone}

Please advise me at least 24 hrs before if you cannot make this, so some one else can take your place.

JOIN OUR 45+ NOT GRUMPY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY

Barrie will lead us on a journey taking in the turbulent times of post war Notting Hill

NOTTING HILL - More Than Just A Carnival

Hippies, scandals and riots (but no Hugh Grant!)

This walk, has a number of interwoven themes that come together to form an incredible history of this area since the end of the second world war. Firstly Barrie your guide will tell you the story of the West Indians who settled here over the years starting in the 1950's. You'll hear about the major issues that affected them such as prejudice, slum landlords, police brutality and riots.

Then you'll hear how the most famous political scandal of the twentieth century shot to fame in Notting Hill! You'll discover how following the "swinging sixties", Notting Hill became the area of choice for the "hippy" movement and the summer of love in 1967. We will see a famous recording studio where some very famous artists made their iggest hits.

A recent exhibition at the V & A was about the Pink Floyd, hear about their origins in Notting Hill. And of course we trace the roots of the now world famous Notting Hill carnival went from a troubled beginning to its stature today as Britain's (and probably Europe's) greatest street festival.

All this plus music and some iconic photos make for an intriguing tour. Just bring £14 in cash and you'll have a really interesting afternoon.

contact Barrie 07860 911393 for more info or rsvp now.