Newham Heritage Week - Walk to Mill House & Tour

Picture college is from the last day of Newham Heritage Week, when Gill and I walked from Forest Gate (and back) for a tour of Mill House in 3 Mill Island, Bromley-by-Bow.

We walked via the back streets of Forest Gate, thorough West Ham Park, the Green Way then along the newly reopened "Long Walk" footpath path to 3 Mill Island. I use to walk/cycle this route for many years when I worked in my housing office near Roman Road, Bow.

I am sure that the early "Big Brother" TV series used to be filmed nearby? The old "Bridge of Shame" has gone but part of the old footpath route is still blocked off. I must find out why.

Nearby is the beautiful "Clasped Hands" Workers Memorial Day statute in 3 Mills Green.

The Mill House in 3 Mill Island, Bromley-by-Bow is a hidden Newham historic gem.  The Mill House is a Grade 1, 18th Century listed tidal mill. "Originally built in 1776, on a man-made island on an existing pre-Domesday site, it is the largest surviving tidal mill in the world".

The Tour of the Mill House was fascinating, it is amazing that there has been a working water mill on this site since around 1380 to 1941. I joined "Friends of the Mill House" at the end of the tour.

I missed the nearby Mill Island London Gin tasting tours this year but will make a special effort to attend next year! 

Your November Citizens' Assembly - 20 November 6-9pm (I hope Westhammers can attend their Assembly)

Your November Citizens’ Assemblies Join us to have your say on local priorities. The second round of Citizens’ Assemblies will run throughout November and build on the findings from the first round that took place in September.  Through the first round, and the working parties that were set up following these, 6 key priorities have been identified to address.  The top three for Stratford and West Ham are: Community Safety and Cohesion / ASB Community Development and Culture - Including Support for Young and Elderly People Environment Concerns (Litter, Flytipping) - Including Parks and Green Spaces  Email CN.Stratfordwestham@newham.gov.uk to let’s know what priority interests you the most and we will reserve your space on the round table discussion.   Across all of the Citizens’ Assemblies  Youth, Highways and Housing were highlighted as priorities for residents. This information will be collated and will feed into the borough wide strategy for these areas. You can find more information and register at www.newham.gov.uk/CitizensAssemblies For more information contact CitizensAssemblies@newham.gov.uk Putting Newham Residents at the Heart of Everything We Do. Register for Your Citizens' Assembly Newham Heritage Week 2018 Thursday 8 November - Sunday 18 November Exhibitions, heritage bus tour, films, walks, talks, children’s activities, open houses and more. This year we will be celebrating women’s right to vote and remembering the end of the first world war, alongside many more events and activities highlighting Newham’s rich heritage. For more information and updates on Newham’s Heritage Week www.newham.gov.uk/heritageweek or pick up a full programme in any Newham library. Putting Newham Residents at the Heart of Everything We Do.

Newham Heritage Week ECH programme 21-29 Oct 2017

This is great but I am still trying to find out why in Newham we did not have a Black History month? Anyone know?