About this Event
Watery Commons Deptford
Everyone Welcome (walking collective)
Join Everyone Welcome walking collective as part of InspiralLondon Hydrodetours' exploration of watery commons in Deptford. We will begin our walk at the river Ravensbourne in Brookmill Park where Friends of Brookmill Park will share their experiences of maintaining this waterway and green corridor while protecting access for wildlife and local communities. From here we’ll follow the tide down Deptford Creek to the River Thames, completing our walk at Convoys Wharf, the site of the former Royal Tudor Dockyard.
We'll take in railway bridges, footbridges, ancient and modern pathways.
We'll pass through places with names referencing Deptford's historical connections with a watery landscape – Brookmill, Tidemill, Creekside, Stowage, Deptford Strand, Watergate Street and the Mastershipwright's Palace. Stepping onto the foreshore of Deptford Beach at low tide, you'll be invited to an interactive performance and to reflect on the issue of access to rivers and creeks.
On route we will hear from activists, conservationists, creekside boat dwellers and more about some of the layers of history, including social histories and recent anti-gentrification battles, that make up the ongoing story of this part of London and its watery commons.
You can find out about some recent changes taking place in Deptford by visiting: https://deptfordischanging.wordpress.com/
Terrain: Flat, maybe some steps but optional depending on the tide.
Bring: A light packed lunch and water- we will pass a supermarket just before lunch break, flat comfortable shoes, sketchbook encouraged but not essential.
Sunday 12 September, 2021 Part of Totally Thames 2021.
Meet: 10am Deptford Bridge DLR Station ( Bus turnaround bays side)
End: Evelyn Street/Deptford High Street -Near to train links and bus routes
4 miles - 4 hours + 30 minute + picnic/performance (approx.)
Main image: DEPTFORD CREEK, THE DLR RAILWAY BRIDGE, SURROUNDED BY WATER PEPPERWORT IN SUMMER, image credit: Anita Strasser
Image of Brookmill Park with Heron - counterproductions March 2021and From Save Tidemill Garden campaign, 2018. image credit: Anita Strasser
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Deptford Bridge (Stop T), Blackheath Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00