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A Postcard View of Loughborough Junction looking east

Posted on February 20, 2023 by John

A postcard view titled Coldharbour Lane Loughborough Junction, Published by Charles Martin, 39 Aldermanbury, London E.C. card number 1536. It is undated but was post franked 20th November 1906. It look like, and it was a relatively prosperous area with … Continue reading →

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Remembering Brian Haw on Loughborough Junction billboard

Posted on August 31, 2022 by John
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Barney’s Cafe, old advertising signs spruced up

Posted on July 31, 2022 by John

The old Bristol tipped and Woodbine cigarette advertising signs at Barney’s Cafe in Loughborough Junction have had a really good clean up by the builders refitting for a new restaurant. Barney’s was latterly known as Joel’s Barney’s Cafe.

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A message to Wanless Road from Yoko Ono, 2022

Posted on June 30, 2022 by John
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Street Poetry in Loughborough Junction & Denmark Hill

Posted on May 25, 2022 by John
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Bob Marley mural inside Loughborough Junction furniture warehouse

Posted on April 30, 2022 by John

Following the closure of the Furniture warehouse on the corner of Coldharbour Lane and Hinton Road, work is being undertaken in the warehouse section behind the shop. This mural of Bob Marley is high up on the dividing wall.

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Herne Hill Road postcard c 1908

Posted on March 18, 2022 by John

This postcard published by The Card House Wholesale and M’fg Co shows a view of Herne Hill Road looking south up the hill from a point just before Wanless Road. It was posted c1908 by Kate and addressed to My … Continue reading →

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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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