Author: leemanorsoc

The drought appears to have claimed a huge lime tree alongside Burnt ash Road.

The 150 year old tree came down on the narrow slip road which runs parallel to Burnt Ash, narrowly missing a parked car.

Charles Batchelor who took these pictures says the trunk appeared to be rotten but the exceptionally dry weather probably pushed the tree over the edge.

The drought has been responsible for the loss of several trees, or their branches, in Lee. Although we are now getting rain residents are still urged to water young trees, in particular.

The Lee Manor Society invites you to join a fascinating walking tour of Lee “New Town” – the historic area north of Lee High Road.

Paul Wright, a local historian, will guide you around the area, starting at St Margaret’s Churchyard on Lee terace.

The route takes in some of the very large houses built In the early nineteenth
century. The grounds of Dacre House were gradually developed to become Kingswood Place, Dacre Park and Quentin Road. The grounds of Lee Place were sold in 1824 and the area known as Lee New Town was developed as working class housing. During the walk the history of these areas will be explained with many illustrations.

The walk is at 10 30Am on Saturday October 10th, and will last for approximately two hours. Please register to join by clicking here.

If you want to know more about the stars who lived in Lee at one time or another, book in for Paul Wright’s fascinating talk coming up in November.

It’s at the Old Tiger’s Head on November 10th. Doors open at 7pm and the talk will begin at 7.30 pm.

To reserve your place please click here. Entry is free.

The long list of big names who lived in Lee, as well as David Bowie, includes Kate Bush, Manfred Mann, Squeeze, and Albert Lee.

The exhibition which has been on display in the Church of the Good Shepherd has been extended for another fortnight due to the huge amount of interest it has generated.

Visitors can see it when the church is open, which is usually on Sunday and Wednesday mornings. Please check for exact times by calling  the Church Office 020 8318 5809 or emailing office@goodpeter.org.uk