In 1381, Wat Tyler led the Peasants' Revolt towards London, assembling at Blackheath before demanding to meet the king. It all ended badly. But there remains a street called Wat Tyler Road along the edge of the Heath. This is the site of the current Climate Camp, and as it's just a mile or so up the hill from where I live, I'm hoping to get up there for a quick look round over the next day or two.
Meanwhile, here's a little YouTube video I found.
Sounds like a very interesting place. Enjoy your visit!
ReplyDeleteWhile I admire their resolve to teach us all how to live differently,some of their ideas aren't very practical..especially if you live on a modern estate. Can just imagine what would happen if I installed an eco-loo in the garden..and solar panels are way out of our price range. However, we don't do too badly..we don't own a car, we recycle and we compost :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your visit..sorry for the long comment!
It's a very interesting initiative...Have good time!
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