Friel 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...

Friel 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...

Friel on Friday… Belmont Parade

Belmont Parade – Do the side streets have right royal names and find out about Adolphus Slade and the road named after him in this ‘beautiful mountain’ suitable for roller skating! Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and...

Friel on Friday… Mead Road

Mead Road – find out which Chislehurst School has a link with Claridges and see how much you think it has changed over the years. Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and filmed by Clare...

Friel on Friday… Farringtons School

Farringtons School – Get locked into the history of Farringtons School, learn about its links with Chubb Lock and Safe Company.  The chapel doors are securely in place even though they’ve come all the way from Australia!  Queen Mary visited in 1925, see...

Friel on Friday… Babington House School

Babington House School: learn about the links with Elmstead Woods Station gardens and about the Zeppelin raids seen from the large windows in 1915. Featuring Joanna Friel, Heritage Rep for the Chislehurst Society and filmed by Clare...