Author Archives: John

Coldharbour Lane: names before numbers

Posted on January 31, 2018 by John

Before street numbering began in the 1870’s blocks of buildings had individual names. Today you can still see this on a number of terraces that still exist. This is Dover Terrace which runs from 171 Coldharbour Lane, the Dover Castle … Continue reading →

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Changing the Pickup, Coldharbour Lane by A.E.R.Larking

Posted on November 30, 2017 by John

This painting from the Southwark Council Art Collection was painted in 1947

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George Arthur Roberts, soldier, firefighter, Londoner and Trinidadian

Posted on October 15, 2017 by John

On 11th September, 2016, a blue plaque was unveiled on the Samuel Lewis Trust estate on Warner Road. Photo: Loughborough-Junction blog It was put up to celebrate the life of  George Roberts. He was born in Trinidad on August 1st, 1890. … Continue reading →

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A new Artwork at Loughborough Junction

Posted on September 1, 2017 by John

At some point in August this new artwork was hung on the Green Man Skills Centre. It is a Shimmer Wall Green Man which shimmers and sparkles in the sunshine.  A collaboration organised by Sunshine International Arts & 40 + … Continue reading →

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Warped London by Samuel Wray

Posted on August 31, 2017 by John

This painting, Oil on Canvas is set in Loughborough Junction at night time. http://artawards.clydeco.com/gallery/untitled-samuel-wray-easton-city-guilds-of-london-art-school/

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It won’t take you there…

Posted on July 28, 2017 by John

This sign in Loughborough Junction on the corner of Loughborough Road & Coldharbour Lane points you south … Minet Library and Lambeth Archives are of course in the opposite direction… heading north. Who knows how long it’s been there, just … Continue reading →

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Seven Railway Bridges in Loughborough Junction

Posted on July 28, 2017 by John

Loughborough Junction has 7 railway bridges and for most of my time in LJ they have existed in a faded, grafitteed and generally grotty state. 7 Bridges describe themselves as an arts led regeneration project focused on improving the appearance … Continue reading →

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Loughborough Junction, SE24 by Harriet Piercy

Posted on July 11, 2017 by John

Loughborough Junction, SE24 https://harrietpiercy.wordpress.com

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Snazzy New Banners in LJ

Posted on June 7, 2017 by John

Wandering home from work this afternoon, I noticed these new banners attached to lamp-posts in Loughborough Junction. Well done, whomever is responsible. I understand that pupils from Jessop Primary, St Saviours, Loughborough School and Michael Tippett School all helped to … Continue reading →

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Three Painting featuring Trams on Coldharbour Lane by Ashley Best

Posted on May 22, 2017 by John

This painting by Ashley Best was used as the cover of John Reed’s London Tramways, published in 1997 by Capital Transport Publishing. Based presumably on a photo. It shows two tram number 34 en-route west along Coldharbour Lane just past … Continue reading →

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