The History of Clapham Common
Tom Jansz leads this walk, tracing the history of Clapham Common from medieval grazing ground through place of recreation for 18th century incomers who built villas around it, associations with The Clapham Sect, witness to transformation from rural village to Victorian suburb, home of some notable residents, to its important community role in WW2, and finally to today’s green recreational heart of our thriving and multi-cultural area. This walk is part of the Lambeth Heritage Festival.
Leaving from the Bandstand on Clapham Common at 2.30 pm
Free, but please book in advance with tom.jansz@hotmail.co.uk