We hope as many participants as possible will be in traditional
Victorian field dress. We will assemble at Charlton Railway
Station and then walk via Charlton Athletic football ground
to Gilbert’s Pit in Maryon Park, Charlton – an
easy walk for most abilities. Here we will view the section
through the Lambeth Group which is the best exposure in London
and more adventurous members may care to look at the Thanet
Sand Formation and Upnor Formation exposure on an adjacent
exposure – bring stout climbing boots and a present-day
hard hat (not Victorian! - bowler hats will not suffice!)
if you wish to do this.
We
will then will walk up the pathway/stairs to the top of the
section, looking at the view over London from the viewpoint,
and we will have our picnic lunch on the top of the section.
Please bring a picnic in Victorian style – i.e. no
plastic bags or tupperware!
After lunch, those who are suitably dressed may care to further
examine the section.
We
are hoping to attract press coverage for this excursion to
advertise the GA’s 150th anniversary.
Equipment: Victorian
attire if at all possible. Hard hats and suitable footwear.
Cost & booking: Numbers
will be limited to 30. Further details will be available
from Sarah Stafford at the GA office. Register with Sarah
sending an administration fee of £5 per person to confirm
your place.
