26 October (Part 1) - If you go down to the woods next month
Bexley
council has obtained Heritage Lottery Funds to make changes to the Lesnes Abbey
Park which it says will “improve the visitor experience, conserve historic
features and deliver modern park facilities. Preparations have been made
over the past summer and more noticeable works are imminent.
An informative brochure has been produced by Bexley council which
may be viewed here.
The proposed gateway (Photo 3) leads straight out on to the southern end of
the Harrow Manorway viaduct which is close to being inaccessible to pedestrians
and puts those who dare at considerable risk.
Some local historians and heritage groups are concerned that a more high profile park will
attract even more vandals than it does already. Bexley council no longer patrols
any of its parks overnight and the female screams that are frequently audible
after dark are interesting to say the least.
Photo 4 : Public Notice. Click to enlarge.