Group    From 1937 

The Blackheath Society

Categories: Community / Clubs

Group that works with local councils, residents, other amenity groups, traders, the police, the Boundary Commission, English Heritage, the Blackheath Joint Working Party and everyone else who can influence the well-being of the area for its continued enjoyment by future generations.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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