Author Archives: John

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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Fined for Throwing Snowballs on Denmark Hill…

Posted on May 14, 2017 by John

This cartoon is from The Sketch dated Feb 12, 1919

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Tour De Loughborough Junction by James O’Sullivan

Posted on April 24, 2017 by John

A painting by James O’Sullivan dated 2015 and titled Tour De Loughborough Junction. Take a look at Jamie’s website at https://jamieosullivan.co.uk/  

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David Greig – Grocers, a postscript

Posted on April 20, 2017 by John

The rather wonderful David Greig sign at Loughborough Junction mentioned in the earlier David Greig – Grocers post has disappeared. https://loughborough-junction.org/2017/01/01/david-greig-grocers/ 1st mentioned by a poster on Urban75 Loughborough Junction chitter chatter on March 14 as having disappeared. Photo taken … Continue reading →

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Johnnies Cafe, a local legend

Posted on March 30, 2017 by John

For over 43 years Johnnies Cafe has served up food to Loughborough Junctionites of all kinds. From locals, renters around for a few months or years, construction workers, Kings College Hospital employees and even Police Officers. A truly cosmopolitan crowd. … Continue reading →

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Lost Pubs of Denmark Hill – The Cock: Part 1

Posted on March 30, 2017 by John

The Cock or Cock Tavern was located at No 3 Denmark Hill on the east side just a little south of The Tiger which some of you will have known as the Silver Buckle. The Pub is shown in this … Continue reading →

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Daniel Alexander Williamson… painter

Posted on February 27, 2017 by John

Daniel Alexander Williamson was a member of the Liverpool school of painters, influenced by the pre-raphaelite style. His father was also a painter, as were other members of his family. He was apprenticed as a child to a Liverpool cabinet maker, … Continue reading →

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The 545, a special little hopper

Posted on January 17, 2017 by John

On 13 February 2010, British Gas had to do essential gas main repairs on Coldharbour Lane at the junction of Hinton Road. This blocked the road to the normal buses 35, 45 & 345. They couldn’t detour south up Hinton … Continue reading →

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