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Penshurst Christmas (14 miles)

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Penshurst Christmas (14 miles)

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"We live in an age that makes truth pass for treason"
Algernon Sidney 7/12/1683

When the necessary two witnesses to prosecute Algernon Sidney could not be found, his unpublished book Discourses Concerning Government was called as a 'witness' against him, and on this day the sentence reliant on that witness's evidence was executed.

Sidney grew up at Penshurst Place, the ancestral home of the Sidney family since 1552, amid the hilly wooded Weald, returned there from self-imposed exile 17 years after the 1660 Restoration of Charles II, before becoming embroiled in the succession crisis over the King's brother James, and finally returning to Penshurst headless from the Tower of London.

Penshurst village retains much of its Tudor aspect. The church is reached through an ancient lych-gate surrounded by a Tudor house. Inside are numerous occupants of note, as well as the Sidneys. The cafe and gift shop at Penshurst Place will have Christmas fayre on sale:
Porcupine Pantry Cafe

After lunch break at Penshurst, the walk ventures further into the Weald, bound for Tunbridge Wells.

TRAVEL
Take the 9.54 train from London Bridge to TONBRIDGE.
Buy an off peak day return ticket to TUNBRIDGE WELLS is £13,55 with a Network card or Groupsave. Walk starts at Tonbridge rail station 10.30. Walk ends at TUNBRIDGE WELLS

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  • The walk is entirely free of charge;
  • You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
  • Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
  • Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:
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