Author Archives: John

Loughborough Junction by Stephen G Bird

Posted on October 25, 2015 by John

A painting by Stephen G Bird titled Loughborough Junction and dated 2010. https://www.sgbirdart.uk/work    

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What and where was the Coldharbour?

Posted on October 24, 2015 by John

A Coldharbour or Cold Harbour or Coal Harbour derives from Saxon times and describes a cold abode, a cold retreat. They could be found all over England. Olive Walker estimates some 200 Cold Harbours scattered about the country. Often said … Continue reading →

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A Pictorial Stroll down Coldharbour Lane in the 19th Century

Posted on September 7, 2015 by John

In this post I have put together a number of drawings, paintings and photos that represent scenes of Coldharbour Lane throughout the 19th Century. With some of the earlier dated drawings it is impossible to precisely pinpoint the location. With others … Continue reading →

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Paramount Metals sign, Coldharbour Lane

Posted on September 6, 2015 by John

Photo taken by Nick Stevens, April 2015

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Goodies, 74 Denmark Hill, Camberwell by Jonna Pedersen

Posted on August 31, 2015 by John

http://www.jonnapedersen.dk/ Acrylic on canvas 134×170 cm

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Denmark Hill Grammar School and the House at the Bottom of the Hill

Posted on August 24, 2015 by John

At the bottom of Denmark Hill on the eastern side stood a large house. It was built in the middle to late 16th century and the owner around 1656 was a Nicholas Deloes, described by Blanch as a citizen & … Continue reading →

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Farewell Ulupica…. and hello to The Junction

Posted on August 13, 2015 by John

So it’s farewell to the Bolivian influenced cafe Ulupica – it wasn’t open for very long but I did enjoy their coffee. Apologies for the terrible photo…taken in a hurry by Loughborough-Junction Blog,  August 2015. And hello to The Junction … Continue reading →

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Building works on the Corner of Wingmore road and Hinton Road

Posted on July 31, 2015 by John

After many, many years as an empty lot building work has finally started on the corner of Wingmore Road and Hinton Road. Image taken from Google Street view from a few years ago.  Below work underway. Photo: Loughborough Junction Blog … Continue reading →

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They’ve renamed the Mahatma Gandhi Industrial Estate…

Posted on July 27, 2015 by John

Whilst strolling down Milkwood Road today I noticed they had renamed one half of the Mahatma Ghandi Industrial Estate. It is now known rather boringly as Stone Trading Estate. I’m assuming Lambeth Council sold it to Capital Industrial. Talking about … Continue reading →

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Hanging Basket Display, Milkwood Road

Posted on July 22, 2015 by John

On my usual walk home today, I noticed this fabulous hanging basket display on Milkwood Road.

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