Discovering an Unsung Hero of London - Walking in the footsteps of Octavia Hill (4K)

Secret South London history walk exploring the incredible legacy of Octavia Hill, co-founder of the National Trust and campaigner for London's open spaces and public housing. The walk starts at Copperfield Street and the Winchester Cottages then goes through Mint Street Park to Red Cross Gardens and Cottages. This was one of Octavia Hill's pioneering social housing projects. Established in 1887, the garden transformed a former industrial site into a public green space, reflecting Hill's commitment to providing urban dwellers with access to nature. Adjacent to the garden are the Red Cross Cottages, designed by Elijah Hoole in a Tudor-influenced style, which provided improved living conditions for the working class. We then go along Tabard Street, via St George's Gardens to Tabard Gardens, named after the former Tabard public house. From here we go to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on the site of the 18th century Bermondsey Spa, opened by Thomas Keyse in the 1760s. Our next location is Burgess Park created during post-war redevelopment, incorporating remnants of old streets, churches, and canals. We see the old Canal bridge then follow the Surrey Canal Walk to Peckham Queen's Road. Turning uphill we admire the views from Telegraph Hill Upper Park, another open space that was saved from development for the people of London to enjoy. Our walk ends at the magnificent Hill Fields preserved through the efforts of Octavia Hill and the Commons Preservation Society which was officially opened on 16 May 1896. Related videos: Walking the Lost River Neckinger    • The 'Lost' River Neckinger – Lost Rivers o...   Walking the Lost River Peck    • Walking the Lost River Peck | London's Los...   Chapters 0:00 Copperfield Street 3:40 Mint Street Park 6:05 Red Cross Garden 9:54 Tabard Street 14:58 Bermondsey Spa Gardens 16:49 Burgess Park 19:11 Surrey Canal Walk 22:52 Telegraph Hill Upper Park 24:01 Hilly Fields Music H-thirteen - By Lotus Debussy Suite Bergamasque - Mira Ma Soft Weight of Slow Desire - Jay Taylor https://share.epidemicsound.com/ftphix (affiliate link) Over the Meadow, Over the Stream - Alan Rogers Thanks to my supporters on Patreon   / johnrogers   Please subscribe for regular videos: http://bit.ly/1EJjIB8 Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @johnrogerswalks   #londonwalk #londonhistory #southlondon Maps: London Sheet XI.NERevised: 1893 to 1894, Published: 1894 to 1896 'Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland'  https://maps.nls.uk/index.html _________________________________________________________________________________ Patreon   / johnrogers   My shop: https://teespring.com/stores/the-lost... My Books: Welcome to New London https://amzn.to/3LTK9Rv This Other London http://amzn.to/2zbFmTd Audiobook & Kindle: http://amzn.to/2xLGb8s Blog: The Lost Byway: http://thelostbyway.com/ Twitter:   / fugueur   Instagram   / thelostbyway   Make a donation to help support the channel https://paypal.me/JohnRogersLondon - many thanks! Shot in 4K on a Olympus OM-D EM-1 mark 2 with audio recorded with a Rode Wireless GO My Walking kit (amazon affiliate link - I earn a small commission on purchases) https://amzn.to/2Xky2UA