Historical reference: Do not rely on this information. It is very old. About this collection
Blackheath, a suburb in the S.E. district of London, near Greenwich Park. The heath itself covers an area of about 70 acres, and was the first ground in England that the game of golf was played on. Among its historical associations are the risings under Wat Tyler and Jack Cade. It was also a favourite haunt of highwaymen.