Author Archives: John

Herne Hill Road graffiti by The Artful Dodger

Posted on September 5, 2021 by John

A new piece of graffiti has appeared on Herne Hill Road on the Railway Arches at the Coldharbour Lane end. 02/12/2021 This piece of street art has now been painted over. Not surprised. It had a rather unsavoury dubious message. … Continue reading →

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The Two Free Book Libraries of Loughborough Junction + a small one on Loughborough Road

Posted on August 20, 2021 by John
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David Greig – the sign returns

Posted on May 31, 2021 by John

David Greig – the Sign returns The old presumed lost David Greig shop sign at Coldharbour Lane makes a spectactular return, cleaned and restored. Located at 232 Coldharbour Lane, it was the home of David Greig Butchers. Well done to … Continue reading →

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Three views of Loughborough Road through time.

Posted on April 30, 2021 by John

These photos/postcards are all looking north just down from Loughborough Junction, with Wyck Gardens and Loughborough Farm on the left and right respectively. The first image is a Card House Postcard no 19059, titled Loughboro’ Rd, SW. Sent to me … Continue reading →

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Old Postcards of Camberwell Green

Posted on March 30, 2021 by John

The Green, Camberwell, Albert Flint, postcard posted June 1918 Camberwell Green, photographer unknown, posted August 1910 Camberwell Green (111) postcard by C Russell & Co, posted August 1908 In Camberwell Green, Albert Flint, posted August 1909 The Green, Camberwell with … Continue reading →

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Camberwell Tree Walk

Posted on February 16, 2021 by John

A very enjoyable Sunday walk with friends : Camberwell Church Tree Walk starting on Camberwell Green. The walk provided by the Camberwell Society. http://www.camberwellsociety.org.uk/treewalk1/

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Ruskin Park Walks Summer 2020

Posted on January 4, 2021 by John

Taken during my weekly, almost daily walks around Ruskin Park, summer 2020.

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Time for a tiny moment of self congratulation…

Posted on December 11, 2020 by John

Loughborough-junction.org, my blog about our local home and surrounding parts have just had it’s 10,000th visitor and nearly 22,000 views. We have been posting since April 2015. Looking forward to the next 5 years. John

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Ruskin Park shown in 16 old postcards

Posted on November 29, 2020 by John

These postcards mostly date from 1900 through 1926. They were taken and published by The Local View Publishing, Albert Flint, Stengel & Co, GR Rogers, Harold North & Co & AFC. Click on image to see a larger view.

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New Planters for Loughborough junction

Posted on November 26, 2020 by John

In the last few days, some lovely new planters have appeared in Loughborough Junction, just by the entrance to Loughborough Junction railway station. A collaboration between Loughborough Junction Action Group, Father Nature and Poroban. https://www.poroban.com/lj-greenlink

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