Bowie’s Bandstand
Beckenham Heritage Group
Putting Life into Local History
Beckenham Heritage Group (BHG)
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This site recognizes the many people who put life into local history by publishing books & articles, organising and/or contributing to concerts and events celebrating Beckenham. More information will be added over the coming months.
If you would like to be kept informed about new material on the site and about forthcoming heritage events, please get in touch using the Contact Form.
"today Beckenham has spread its wings and gathered its neighbours and grown up into the biggest town in Kent, robbing Gillingham of that distinction."
Arthur Mee in the King's England series, published in 1936.Cliff Watkins, June 2014
Famous People
Beckenham has been home to many famous people such as Enid Blyton, Bob Monkhouse and the five original members of the Beckenham Salon, (shown here) a group of young composers, musicians and poets who gave concerts 1949-1953. A list of famous people can be found on this page
Famous Places
The George Inn, over 300 years old, and the attractive crescent of 20th Century buildings in the town’s High Street is just one of many historical places in Beckenham. More can be found on this page
Events
There are many varied events going on In Beckenham such as the South London Singers in Beckenham Methodist Church in 2013. This concert was the last conducted by John Nightingale after 25 years in charge. More past and currents events are shown on this page.