Blackheath Village

To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the Blackheath Village Archives will present an unique exhibition, ‘Tea with the Queen’. You are invited to join us for a good old British cuppa whilst enjoying an exclusive celebration of photographs by Royal photographer Jayne Fincher.

The exhibition will be open from 10.30 to 17.00 on Friday 1st to Monday 4th June. Entrance will be £2.00 in aid of the Blackheath Village Hall funds. 

Jayne Fincher travelled the world for over 25 years photographing members of the British Royal Family on their travels. Jayne who was awarded a variety of awards including the ‘Nikon Royal Photographer of the year’ and four times winner of the ‘Martini Royal Photographer of the year’ was the only female photographer to record the official moments of royal life but also off duty and family occasions.

Jayne, the daughter of the late veteran Fleet Street photographer Terry Fincher also includes some of her father’s images of Her Majesty taken during the 1960’s.

The exhibition will include some of the more famous published images as well as some of the little known images of The Queen and her family.
There will be a delightful light-hearted account of scoops, demanding deadlines, hilarious disasters and far from easy assignments to accompany many of the images.

It is a colourful culmination of photographs that will engage interest during this Diamond jubilee year. On view will also be some interesting Royal ephemera and personal mementos.

There will also be prints, cards and mementos on sale.

Delicious homemade teas will be available to enjoy during your visit.
 

Thank you to all of you whether you were a visitor, stall holder, entertainer or supplier that helped to make the Blackheath May Day Fair 2012 such a success in spite of the challenging weather conditions. The Blackheath Village Society and the fair organising committee appreciate your contribution to another great day.

Thanks also to our sponsors, Pewleys Estate Agents, The Sundial Group and Gemini-Riteway scaffolding.

The raffle draw was made at 4.35pm by Roger Black, the 400m Olympic medallist. All the winners claimed their prizes at the fair. The first prize winner, for a private flight over Guildford, was Jackie Cordell and the winner of the rugby shirt was a lady from Twickenham! For everyone else, we wish you better luck next year...