Old Malden Heritage Walk St John the Baptist Church Church Road, Worcester Park KT4 7LZ A 1.

5km exploration of the Domesday village of Malden and its ancient meadows (rough walking) putting it into historical context. Hear about its connection with the founding of Merton College Oxford; see where artist Sir John Millais painted the background to Ophelia. The meeting point is St John the Baptist Church. St. John the Baptist Parish Church Old Malden Saturday Walk 14.00-15.15 approx. Church Road, Worcester Park KT4 7QX A R P T PDA A Jacobean church (1611) built on Saxon ruins with Victorian extension (1875) and new extension (2004), in a conservation area with ancient fields and the Hogsmill River nearby. Connections with Merton College and the artist Millais. Thursday, Friday 11.00-16.00 Saturday 10.00-14.00 and 15.30-17.00 Sunday 14.00-17.00 Private house and art collection A R P T D DP DT BC Tours Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.00 and 13.00 Book 07932 707 956. Meet KU Knights Park Campus, Main Reception, Grange Road This outstanding modern luxury house of the 1960s was designed by architect Kenneth Wood for a local businessman and art collector. The house contains an important collection of twentieth century furniture, painting and sculpture, some of which is New Malden Library housed in a private gallery that was added to 48 Kingston Road, New Malden KT3 3LY the house in the l970s. Visitors will enjoy A walk and talk around the building with the library a tour of the house, garden and gallery. manager pointing out some interesting A short film on the work of the architect architectural and historical features of this listed will be shown. building. One of the very few public libraries to be T PDA constructed during World War 2. The Kingston upon Thames Society Saturday Tours 11.00 & 15.30. No pre-booking and the Royal Borough A T BC PDA Our thanks are due to the who have agreed to open over the Kingston Town Neighbourhood Committee English Heritage co-ordinated HOD weekend. for their grant aid for the printing of this guide. Visit the Kingston upon Thames Society website at www.kingstonuponthamessociety.co.uk
are grateful to the owners

Heritage Open Days

Thursday 6th September to Sunday 9th September 2012
A rare opportunity of free entry to significant buildings in Kingston upon Thames not normally open to the public

Thames Sailing Club Portsmouth Road, Surbiton KT6 4HH The Club offers a fascinating insight into a past world. A playground for the rich, built on a tip, yet touched by royalty from Queen Victoria to present royal family. The boats sailed include a fleet which includes boats over a 100 years old. These craft provided much of the innovation for many of todays small boat sailing fleets. Connection with Sopwith bi-plane famous in World War I. Saturday 11.00-16.00 A R T PDA DT

Emmanuel Church 1 Grand Avenue, Tolworth KT5 9HU Emmanuel was dedicated in 1935. By 1941 it was already too small, and in 1956 modernist architect, Kenneth Wood was engaged to extend the church and give it greater prominence. He retained the 1935 structure allowing it to remain visible beneath a large timber frame, designed to connect the original church to a new church hall. A short film on the architect will be shown. Thursday 10.00-14.00 Sunday 14.00-17.00 ATD

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Coombe Conduit Corner of Lord Chancellor Walk and Coombe Lane West, Kingston KT5 8AJ Tudor conduit house, part of a system built to supply water to Hampton Court Palace. Guided tours provided. Saturday & Sunday 12.00-16.00 A

CODE KEY
Entry in all cases is free, but for some properties visitors must book in advance. A: Building not normally open to the public B: Limited capacity C: No children under 12 yrs CTA: Civic Trust Award D: Full disabled access DP: On-site disabled parking DT: Toilets for disabled people EH: Owned by English Heritage HLF: Received Heritage lottery funding KF: Child-friendly P: On site parking PDA: Partial access for disabled people T: On-site toilet facilities BR: Booking required R: Refreshments

All Saints Church Market Place, Kingston KT1 1JP Kingstons only Grade I listed building. A church has been on this site since Anglo-Saxon times and several Anglo-Saxon kings were crowned on this site. The current church mostly dates back to 14th and 15th centuries; later additions include a Georgian tower and pierson flint facing, 14th century wall painting and many monuments. Volunteers will answer questions; exhibition high-lighting heritage and development plans. Stained glass treasure hunt. Thursday 10.00-10.30 & 11.00-16.00 Tour 11.00 Friday 09.30-12.30 & 13.00-16.00 Tour 11.00 Saturday 10.00-16.00. Tour 11.00 Sunday 10.30-16.00 A D

Cleaves Almshouses Old London Road, Kingston KT2 6ND Established in 1669 and extended in Victorian times. Recently modernized. Set in attractive gardens. Entry to hall and gardens via Old London Road. Saturday 11.00-15.00 Sunday 11.00-15.00 ARTD

Kingston Crematorium Bonner Hill Road, Kingston KT1 3EZ Behind the scenes tours of the crematorium. Your questions answered. Saturday Tours 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00 . Max. 15 per tour. Children to be accompanied by an adult. No booking required A P PDA DP DT

Frederick W. Paine 24 Old London Road, Kingston KT2 6QG The towns oldest firm of undertakers has conducted funerals from these premises for a century. Original interior dates from 1908. Archives contain records from 1906. Funeral museum and record room. Lots to see on every floor. Saturday & Sunday 10.30-12.30 & 14.00-16.00 R T PDA

Church of St. Mary the Virgin Church Lane, Chessington KT9 2LB Chessingtons hidden treasure, a rural hilltop chapel until 20th century urban development. Grade II. St Marys was first mentioned in Merton Priory records of 1174. Early Nottingham alabaster of the Annunciation and unusual wooden pillars were inserted when the south aisle was added in 1870. Saturday 10.00-16.00 APT

Kingston and Surbiton District Synagogue 33-35 Uxbridge Road, Surbiton KT1 2LL The only Orthodox synagogue in the surrounding district. Find out about the synagogue and the Orthodox Jewish religion. Sunday 15.00-17.00 A T PDA

Seething Wells Waterworks and the Defeat of King Cholera Meet at Fox and Hounds Portsmouth Road Surbiton KT6 4 HS A unique site in the history of public health and epidemiology. The Lambeth Waterworks was established in Seething Wells in 1852 and it was water from these works that John Snow used to prove that cholera was waterborne. See the surviving Lambeth and Chelsea Waterworks buildings as well as the filter beds alongside the Thames, now home to a rich biodiverse wildlife. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Tours 14.00 Book info@seethingwellswater.org. AD

Greek Orthodox Church of St. George the Martyr Borough Road, Kingston KT2 6BD Church established in Kingston in 1964. The present building, a former primary school, was converted to form a church, school annex and a community hall. A bell tower has been added. Hand carved furniture and hand-painted icons give the church interior a Byzantine character. Sunday 14.00-17.00 A R P D DT

Barnfield Youth and Community Centre Parkfields Road, Kingston KT2 5LL Designed by Kenneth Wood for RBK Youth Service as a social and activity centre for young people. Completed in 1969 and awarded a Civic Trust commendation, it is an example of a high quality low cost building. It is used by a variety of community groups. Visitors will be able to see the original designs and view a short film. Thursday and Friday 10.00-15.00 Saturday and Sunday 13.00-17.00 A P T D DT

First Church of Christ Scientist Penrhyn Road, Kingston KT1 2ED (Opposite the University) Branch of world-wide church founded by Mary Baker Eddy in order to reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing. The fine building includes Sunday School and Reading Room. Organ and vocal music during opening. Saturday 10.00-16.00 A R P T DP DT

Kingston National Spiritualist Church 42A Villiers Road, Kingston KT1 3AR The Churchs cornerstone was laid by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes stories, on 27th April 1927. The church has a lovely beamed ceiling, stained glass and garden Sunday 10.00-16.00 A P T DPA DP

The Ivy Conduit Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road, Kingston KT2 7NU The Ivy Conduit, part of the water system that supplied Hampton Court Palace in Tudor times, is situated in the grounds of the school. The old school building will be partially open to visit. An Adventure Trail and Victorian fish-ponds should appeal to children. Access to the Conduit House is steep and covered in grass Sunday 10.00-16.00. A R P T BC DP DT PDA

Dorich House Museum 67 Kingston Vale SW15 3RN A special weekend opening and an opportunity to see this 1930s art deco house, the timeless sculpture of Dora Gordine, and the Hon Richard Hares unique collection of art from the Russian Empire. Tours last 1 hour including a 10 minute film. Saturday and Sunday Tours 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00 Book 020 8417 5515 A R P T PDA

United Reformed Church Eden Street, Kingston KT1 1HZ Grade II listed non-conformist chapel (originally Congregational) built 1856, modified l977. Organ 1871. Currently celebrating 350th anniversary. Exhibition of archives and regular tours of Richard Mayo Centre. Saturday 11.00-14.00 A R T BC D DT

Lovekyn Chapel London Road, Kingston KT2 6PY Medieval chantry chapel founded in 1309 which became home to a school (then called Queen Elizabeths Grammar School) in 1561. This Grade II* building remains the property of Kingston Grammar School. The oldest complete building in Kingston, and thought to be the only surviving free-standing chantry chapel in the country. Sunday 11.00-16.00 A T D DT

St. Raphaels Catholic Church Portsmouth Road, Kingston KT1 2NA The church was built in the 1840s, listed Grade2*. Regarded as one of the finest examples of Victorian Italianate architecture in the UK. As Leopold of Saxe Coburg lived nearby there were four royal weddings in St. Raphaels. Archive material on show. Thursday 12.00-17.00 Friday 10.30-16.00 Sunday 13.00-16.00 APTD

St. Pauls Church, Kingston Hill Corner of Alexandra Road and Queens Road, Kingston KT2 7SF Victorian church built in 1870s, re-ordered and now used throughout the week by schools and community groups. Visitors frequently comment on its warm attractive interior and fine brickwork. Saturday 09.30-16.00 A R T BC D DP DT

The Bentall Centre Management Suite, 2nd floor, Wood Street, Kingston KT1 1TP The Bentall Centre celebrated its 19th birthday last year. It has a spectacular atrium and Aston Webb faade, inspired by Wrens design for Hampton Court. The Centres timeless design and the 2000 fibre optic lights contained in the perforated white metalwork creates a light, airy, smoke-free environment for shopping. The tour will show how the centre is maintained for the enjoyment of all our customers. Friday Tour 14.00-15.00. Pre-book by calling 020 8541 5066 option 4. Max. 14 people. Children must be over 12 years and be accompanied by an adult. To access roof, stairs have to be navigated. A P T BC PDA DP DT Kingston Tour Guides Walks Kingston Two guided walks around Kingstons historic town centre and riverside. The tours will outline Kingstons history from Saxon times until the present day. Walks include: Coronation Stone, The Guildhall, Clattern Bridge, All Saints Parish Church, the Ancient Market Place, the medieval bridge remains and Undercroft. Saturday Walk: 14.30. Meet All Saints Church Gates, Ancient Market Place. Sunday Walk: 14.30. Meet All Saints Church Gates, Ancient Market Place A PDA T BC DT

John Lewis Undercroft Riverside Walk, Kingston KT1 1TE Discover the chalk and flint vaulted cellar built c.1350 and remains of a medieval bridge c.1170 in the basement of John Lewis. Saturday 10.00-16.00 Sunday 10.00-16.00 A P T BC PDA DP DT

Warren House Conference Centre Warren Road, Kingston Hill KT2 7HY Warren House is a Grade II listed Victorian property with 4 acres of grounds. On the tour you can explore the garden with all its features, see the magnificent ballroom, the Persian Room, hear the history of the house and book afternoon tea in the house or on the terrace (21.50 per head) Sunday 14.00-17.00. Tours 14.00, 15.00, &16.00 Pre-book on 020 8547 1777. Max. 30 on each tour. Children must be accompanied. A R PDA DP DT.

Hillcroft College South Bank, Surbiton KT6 6DF The College is housed in a Victorian mansion house built in the 1860s for Frederick Bryant of Bryant and May Matches. The building is very typical of its time and retains many of its original features. Margaret Bryants interest in birds, flowers and astrology is very evident in the stained glass and pargetting. Thursday Tours 10.30 & 14.30 Sunday Tours 10.30 & 14.30 Pre-book on 0208 399 2688. Max 12 on each tour. No children under 10 years A P T PDA DP

Tiffin School Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston KT2 6RL Tiffin is a boys grammar school, now an academy. Foundation dates back to 1638. School opened on the Fairfield in 1880 and moved to present site in 1929. It includes a Grade II listed 18th century house, a school hall with three War Memorials and VC plaque, an award winning learning resource centre and school archive room. Friday Tours 11.15 & 14.00. Meet London Road entrance. A T PDA DP DT

Surbiton Masonic Hall Glenmore House, 6 The Crescent, Surbiton KT6 4BN Glenmore House was constructed in 1840 and is a fine example of the architectural transition from late Georgian to early Victorian, being one of the first substantial family homes to be built in Surbiton. Used by many local groups and charities, it has been home to the local Freemasons since 1920. Guided tours of the building. Come and see the layout of a Lodge Room and discover more about the building and Freemasons. Thursday 10.00-14.00. Friday 10.00-12.00 Sunday 10.00-14.00. Tour times on request to 020 8399 1415 Option 1 A P T BC PDA DP DT

St. Andrews Church Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4DS A Grade II church, built 1872, designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield. Recently very successfully restored, richly decorated with stained glass windows and an interesting ceiling in the baptistery. Award winning extension provides further facilities Saturday 10.00-16.00 A T BC DT

St. Marks Church St Marks Hill, Surbiton KT6 4LS A church with a traditional exterior and a surprising modern interior. Built in 1844 destroyed by an oil bomb in 1940, rebuilt in 1960 with stained glass and unusual font showing Jesus baptizing a multitude in Jordan. Notable altar frontals. Recently restored and extended. Sunday 12.00-17.00 A T BC PDA DP DT

The Guildhall High Street, Kingston KT1 1EU Access to Mayors Parlour and meet Mayor; Queen Anne Suite; Members Room and Charter Gallery. Saturday 10.00-12.00 A DP DT D