Author Archives: John

David Greig – Grocers

Posted on January 1, 2017 by John

Around the middle of 2014, an old shop sign was revealed behind the facade of the long abandoned Futon shop. It was the rather spectacular wooden sign for a David Greig store. Photo: Nick Stevens, 2015 It was the home … Continue reading →

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The Mystical Church of the Comforter … in Denmark Hill Railway Station

Posted on December 1, 2016 by John

A disused waiting room in Denmark Hill Railway Station hosted the Mystical Church of the Comforter. It’s founder was Elizabeth Mary Ann Eagle Skinner nee Roberts. She was born August 30, 1875 in Bethnal Green. She married Arthur John Skinner, … Continue reading →

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The Chapel of Repose, Old Loughborough Estate

Posted on November 6, 2016 by John

Looking through Collage – The London Picture Archive I came across this photo dated 1936 It is titled Loughborough Road Estate: Chapel of Repose and comes from the London Metropolitan Archives. On the Ordinance Survey map from 1932-1940 I have marked … Continue reading →

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The Sad Story of William Jones and Adeline Gay. A Camberwell Carol.

Posted on November 4, 2016 by John

  Published in Town Talk June 1oth 1885, and sourced from Lambeth Local History Archives, Minet Road. Note: William Temple was the Landlord of the Golden Lion pub. Another Note: The Tiger and The Cock were pubs on Denmark Hill … Continue reading →

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Redwing Coaches

Posted on November 1, 2016 by John

When I first moved to Loughborough Junction, just at the end of the terrace I lived in at that time was the Redwing coach depot. It was located on land where Norfolk House once stood, until it was demolished in … Continue reading →

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Leo Verhoeven paintings

Posted on October 28, 2016 by John

Leo Verhoeven’s work seems to be concentrated mostly on views in Southwark especially around Peckham and Camberwell. Here are two paintings. First, Odeon Denmark Hill, 1986 Second, Odeon Denmark Hill 2, 1992 I can’t find a dedicated website, but his … Continue reading →

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Fields on Denmark Hill by Miss F Wolsey

Posted on October 11, 2016 by John

This painting by Miss F Wolsey painted in 1890 is part of the Southwark Council Art Collection. Taken from a snapshot image on the art collection website. Reference: http://heritage.southwark.gov.uk/  

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Lost Pubs of Denmark Hill – Golden Lion

Posted on August 21, 2016 by John

The Golden Lion was located  on the eastern side of Denmark Hill, next door to where the HSBC is now, on the corner of Orpheus Street. Thanks to Barry for pointing out my original location error.  November 2016 update. It … Continue reading →

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Henry Gastineau – Watercolourist

Posted on July 10, 2016 by John

Henry Gastineau was a painter of watercolours who lived on Coldharbour Lane for over 50 years. Mostly in a house Norfolk Lodge which was built for him in 1827. Prior to moving into Norfolk Lodge, he lived firstly at 24 Denmark … Continue reading →

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Lilford Road by Stuart Denyer

Posted on June 30, 2016 by John

This Painting by Stuart Denyer dating from 2003 is titled Lilford Road. You can find further details about Stuart by clicking on the following link. http://www.newenglishartclub.co.uk/artists/stuart-denyer-neac  

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