Light Procession

Join us for a sunset procession as we shine a light on Kingston Upon Thames’ forgotten candle-making heritage and remember the borough's lamplighters.

Combining local history, folklore and fun, we will literally retrace the steps of the people who worked at Kingston's largest candle factory and celebrate those whose job it was to illuminate the town's oil and gas streetlamps every day at dusk.

Gather at 5pm in Hogsmill Lane, in front of the Royal Mail depot off Villiers Road, Kingston, where you'll be able to enjoy a story before we set off.  

From the late 18th century this was the site of Kingston's largest candle factory, which was owned by a Mr Raynard, who also ran a candle shop in the town centre.  Our route follows the course of the Hogsmill River downstream into Kingston town centre where we'll continue through to the historic market place.

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