11am-1pm
This mile and a half free guided walk, starting from Lambeth's southern boundary at Central Hill, will move north along the course of the vanished River Effra downstream to West Norwood Cemetery.
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Along the route of Lambeth's largest watercourse, we will take in the surviving landscape and streetscape clues to its presence and observe the influence the river and its periodic floods had on the development of West Norwood, both before and after its disappearance underground into a sewer in the 1860s.

Jon Newman, who leads the walk, is a writer and archivist who has specialised in researching South London's underground rivers and is the author of River Effra, South London's Secret Spine.

This is a completely free event, but booking is essential due to limited places. Book your tickets here

Starts at 11.00 sharp in Norwood Park outside the Hungry Hippo Cafe, SE19 1EA (adjacent Salters Hill at junction with Bloomfield Road). Finishes 1.00 pm at Picture House Cafe, Norwood High Street SE27 9JU where you will have a chance to ask Jon questions and buy his books. Refreshments will be provided.

There are no age restrictions on this walk, but please note how long it is. If you have any questions, especially about access, please contact Kim Hart khart@lambeth.gov.uk

 Jon Newman
Photo of Norwood Park Road courtesy of David Western