Author Archives: John

Ruskin Park: Birds and Birdsong

Posted on March 31, 2026 by John

Since I added the Merlin Bird ID app to my phone on January 19th 2026, I have once a week being recording Birdsong for 5 Minutes at both the Pond and the Wild Garden. To date I have recorded 27 … Continue reading →

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Interesting Loughborough Junction Postcard … Reed & Son, 221 Coldharbour Lane

Posted on March 12, 2026 by John

The first occupant of 221 CL, at that time known as 2 Lothian Terrace & renumbered 221 Coldharbour Lane in the general street renumbering on 7th August 1874. In 1856 Lothian Terrace was finished and Ashley Cooper Key, who was … Continue reading →

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What’s with all the coffee shops in Loughborough Junction in 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by John

For almost all my near 50 years living in Loughborough Junction, we had to survive without coffee shops. You could have takeaway coffee if you used Johnnies, Sem Cafe or Joel’s Barney Cafe but they were mostly for all day … Continue reading →

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Alley Cat by Alan Harris

Posted on December 31, 2024 by John

Two paintings by Alan Harris, both have the same subject. The first is called The Cat Alley, and features the walkway between Barrington Road and Ridgeway Road. Sometimes known as Orphan Alley, as it was next to The Brixton Orphanage … Continue reading →

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Keith Coventry, Thorland Estate, 1992

Posted on November 19, 2024 by John

Keith Coventry is a well established artist , who graduated from the Chelsea School of Art in 1982. Amongst his many works, is this painting of the Thorland Estate sign, part of a series of Southwark based Estate signs. Later … Continue reading →

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Denmark Place Baptist Church by Margaret J Cheffins

Posted on August 29, 2023 by John

This Oil Painting by Margaret J Cheffins (signed M Cheffins) is undated, but probably circa 1960s/1970s is a new addition to my local art collection.

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More Street Poetry on Loughborough Road

Posted on May 31, 2023 by John

Two more photos featuring street poetry outside Loughborough Farm on Loughborough Road. Also featured a fantastic Bug Hotel.

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Street Art in Loughborough Junction

Posted on April 28, 2023 by John

Two pieces of Art pasted to Street furniture in Loughborough Junction. The first on Loughborough Road shows the Railway line and station and the second on Wellfit Road portrays five persons descending from the railway line. Not signed as far … Continue reading →

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Notes To Strangers: Good Advice

Posted on April 7, 2023 by John

Poster seen on a Utility Box on Loughborough Road. March 2023.

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Camberwell Green by AE Smith

Posted on March 13, 2023 by John

Published in the South London Observer 12th November 1926

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