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Author Archives: John
Ruskin Park shown in 16 old postcards
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
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
The LJ4D project, the Streetscape modelling of early Loughborough Junction
The LJ4D project, the modelling of early Loughborough Junction is a fantastic project to map out the evolving streetscape of Loughborough junction. Starting with Loughborough Junction Railway Station, taking in the Loughborough Junction central block including the Loughborough Park Congregational … Continue reading
Two Paintings of Ruskin Park by Rosie Woods
Two paintings by Rosie Woods featuring Ruskin Park, undated. http://www.rosiewoods.com Ruskin Park Pond Ruskin Park.
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William Booth College – Denmark Hill by Nick Kobyluch
This Painting by Nick Kobyluch is dated 20 January 2015 You can see more of Nick’s work on his flikr site https://www.flickr.com/photos/nickk-drawings/
Coldharbour Lane by Kimball Bumstead
This painting titled Coldharbour Lane by Kimball Bumstead, painted in 2019 https://www.kimbalbumstead.com/
Denmark Hill shops in the 1950s, west side
I have often been asked over the last few years where certain shops were located on Denmark Hill, especially focusing on the 1950s. I have included at the bottom of the post, photos where I have the appropriate ones. Photo … Continue reading
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The Great Hurricane at Camberwell
On the 28th of October, 1898 a hurricane hit Camberwell. It tore down Denmark Hill, passed the Metropole Theatre on the corner with Coldharbour Lane, overturned Hansom cabs and mail carts, and brought destruction. The Penny Illustrated newspaper, published 5th … Continue reading
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233 Coldharbour Lane, or as we know it today, Loco
For many years now, 233 Coldharbour Lane has been open as a mini supermarket named Loco. This store is opposite the Tesco store which took over the Warrior pub after it closed, I think, in 2002, having been open since … Continue reading
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Loughborough Junction by Colin Connaughton
This painting , a view from Loughborough Junction Train Station was painted in 2012. It is available from Imagekind on this link https://www.imagekind.com/loughborough-junction_art?IMID=d74fdd75-fcc0-40a0-951a-82d1dc662cd4