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Blackheath is a place in London, England, divided between the London Borough of Lewisham and the London Borough of Greenwich (the borough boundary runs across the middle of the heath, with the Village in Lewisham and the Blackheath Standard area and Westcombe Park in Greenwich), whose name derives from the dark colour of the soil, and not, as was popularly believed for many years, from the burial of victims of the Black Death on the heath in the 14th century.Settled by Romans as a stopping point on Watling Street, Blackheath was also a rallying point for Wat Tyler's Peasants' Revolt of 1381, and for Jack Cade's Kentish rebellion in 1450. After pitching camp on Blackheath, Cornish rebels were defeated in the Battle of Deptford Bridge (sometimes called the Battle of Blackheath), just to the west, on 17 June 1497. With Watling Street crossing the heath carrying stagecoaches en route to north Kent and the Channel ports, it was also a notorious haunt of highwaymen during the 17th century16th century 17th century 18th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601- 1700. During this period, the power of England and the United Provinces increased; while that of.
Blackheath is perhaps most famous as the home of the Blackheath Football Club, founded in 1858, which was the first RugbyThis article discusses the sport 'Rugby'. For other uses see Rugby''. General description Rugby football as a catch-all term, may refer to two related but separate team sports: Rugby League and Rugby Union. Rugby League has become a popular professional a club in the world without restricted membership. With neighbouring Greenwich ParkOne of the Royal Parks of London, Greenwich Park is a former deer-park in Greenwich and one of the largest single green spaces in south east London. The National Maritime Museum and Queen's House lie just to the north, and the Royal Greenwich Observatory, it is also well known as the start point of the London MarathonThe London Marathon is a marathon race that has been held each year in London since 1981, usually in April. While it is run over the traditional distance of 26 miles and 385 yards (42. 2 km), it is not a conventional marathon. It was intended to be, and h, has strong associations with the campaign for women's suffrage - the suffragetteThe title of suffragette was given to members of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom and United States, particularly in the years prior to World War I. The name was given as an insult, "ette" being added to the end of suffragist, to make t movement - and the heath frequently hosts kite-flying competitions. In 1608, according to tradition, Blackheath was the place where golf was introduced to England - the Royal Blackheath golf club was one of the first golf associations established (1766).
The sizeable prestigious private estate of Blackheath Park (also known as the Cator Estate), created by John CatorJohn Cator ( 1728- 1806) was a wealthy timber merchant and landowner responsible for the layout of much of the areas around Blackheath, London and Beckenham in north-west Kent during the late 18th century. The son of a Herefordshire timber merchant and Qu, sits at the top of the high street. Built in the late 1700s and early 1800s, it contains many fine examples of substantial Georgian and Victorian houses (as well as some 1930s and 1960s additions) and a church, St Michael and All Angels (designed by local architectAn architect is a person licensed in the art of planning, designing and overseeing the construction of buildings, or more generally, the designer of a scheme or plan. See architecture or landscape architecture Architects and landscape architects are consi George SmithGeorge Smith was an English architect and surveyor of the early 19th century, with strong connections with central and south-east London. Working from Mercer's Hall, Cheapside in the City of London, his works included the Cornhill Entrance to the Royal Ex and completed in 1830), dubbed the Needle of Kent in honour of its tall, thin spire.
