Category Archives: Coldharbour Lane

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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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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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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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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A Pictorial Stroll down Coldharbour Lane in the 19th Century

Posted on September 7, 2015 by John

In this post I have put together a number of drawings, paintings and photos that represent scenes of Coldharbour Lane throughout the 19th Century. With some of the earlier dated drawings it is impossible to precisely pinpoint the location. With others … Continue reading →

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