You might be wondering why this seemingly unremarkable site is marked as important on your map. You’re right in front of Westwood Quarry. It’s a geological site and has been significant for hundreds of thousands of years, long before humans used it to extract stone. The bedrock here is fascinating. It formed when the River Thames flowed through the Vale of St Albans, millions of years ago. The river shifted its course, and this site became the ‘Lower Gravel Train’, which we know as Westwood Quarry today. This site provides scientists with a glimpse into a bygone era. This isn’t just any ordinary quarry; it is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It was notified as such in 1987 under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. Sadly, it is privately owned and visitors are not allowed. But in your mind’s eye, imagine a place where you can see evidence of the ancient Thames river, millions of years ago. This site is a constant reminder that even what seems like an ordinary place can be full of surprises.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service