Land of the Fanns 100 Stories
Walk 6: Hornchurch Industry & Leisure Heritage Walk (Curious Village Stories)

Update: The starting location has changed.

Linear Walk
Saturday 1^st June 2019, 10am-2pm

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Introduction
This walk is part of the Land of the Fanns ‘Community Mapping – 100 Stories project’ led by Kinetika, which, with local communities, will identify and celebrate 100 stories gathered in response to the Land of the Fanns landscape areas, and make 100 silk flags using Kinetika’s batik silk painting process. The project will culminate in a 100 Stories Walking/Arts festival in Summer 2020.

The walk route has been devised by local volunteers to inspire stories, memories and responses and during the walk we invite you to do any or all of the following

• Enjoy the walk, meet people, connect with Land of the Fanns and get to know the area if you are new to it
• Think about your personal connections to the landscape en route
• Share stories about the area
• Capture stories or themes through informal writing and drawing activities
• Record the experience through taking photos on smart phones or cameras

Walk description
The walk starts at The Harrow Pub where there will be an introduction to the Community Mapping project by Kinetika. The walk then visits various sites throughout Hornchurch focusing on local stories, historic features and colourful individuals who lived here:

1. Harrow Lodge & present-day cricket ground
2. Hornchurch / Ravens Bridge
3. Cove family brickfield (Cove was a cricketer)
4. Entrance to Grey Towers (cricket ground)
5. The Cricketers Pub
6. Langtons & Langton Park
7. Fairkytes, sites of Crooked Billet & Iron Foundry, later cricket ground until 1920s
8. Union Foundry (manager cricketer) & Bull Inn
9. Kings Head & White Hart Inns
10. Site of original Queens Theatre
11. Brewery owned by Henry Holmes of Grey Towers
12. Hornchurch Lodge owned by Richard Barnard Wyatt, cricketer
13. Hornchurch Hall occupied by Bearblock brothers, all cricketers
14. Wykeham Cottage used by owners of Hornchurch Lodge
15. St Andrew’s Church and grave stones

The walk will finish with a summary from Kinetika at St Andrews Church.

• Registration for walk: 9:45 am
• Walk starts: 10:00am
• Meet: The Harrow, 130 Hornchurch Road, , Hornchurch, Greater London, UK, RM11 1DP
  Walk ends: 2:00 pm
• Ends: St Andrew’s Church, Hornchurch

• Duration: 4 hours.
• Distance: 2.5 miles
• Grading: Easy/Moderate
• Walk leaders: Lisa Campbell Bannerman and Debbie Kirk

Parking
Parking at the The Harrow Pub, Harrow Lodge sports Centre, or at Warren Drive, or opposite the health centre at Upper Rainham Road.
Parking also available In the Langtons Gardens staff car park upon request.

Train stations
The nearest Train stations are: Elm park, Hornchurch station, & Emerson park.

Buses
Local buses: 248, 365, 648

Accessibility
These walks are of different lengths and on different terrain. Some are mainly on footpaths, and other mainly on footpaths where ground may be uneven. This walk is not suitable for wheelchairs.

About the Land of the Fanns Community Mapping Project: 100 Stories
The 100 Stories programme will work with local communities and individuals of all ages across the Land of the Fanns area to identify and celebrate 100 stories gathered in response to the Land of the Fanns landscape areas, and make 100 silk flags using Kinetika’s batik silk painting process. The project will culminate in a 100 Stories Walking/Arts festival in Summer 2020. Alongside the community mapping and arts festival will be a creative skills training programme including interpreting the landscape through art, creative writing, filming, photography and walk leader training.

Please note:

You need to choose walks within your capabilities; the walk leaders are experienced but must take your word that you are sufficiently fit for the grade of walk you have chosen.

Walk leaders will be at the start of the walk regardless of the weather. In the unlikely event of any unforeseen circumstances, Land of the Fanns and Kinetika reserve the right to change or cancel a walk and/or performance. Please check the website www.landofthefanns.org regularly for any updates or follow us on Twitter  or Facebook. .

Please ensure that you are properly equipped for all walks. The weather can be unpredictable so bring waterproof clothing and/or sun hats and sun cream – it’s best to be prepared for everything!

Walking boots/shoes are recommended, but otherwise please wear suitable and comfortable footwear- best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home.

Make sure you bring a packed lunch, if necessary, and plenty to drink.

Due care has been exercised in organising the walks, however Kinetika, the funders and associated partners of the project cannot accept liability for loss, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes.

We will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the project in print and online. If you do not give consent to be photographed or filmed please let a member of the Kinetika team know on the day.

Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Link to Eventbrite page here.