Category Archives: Denmark Hill

If You Stole My Bike….Grafitti.

Posted on October 25, 2026 by John

On the Ultility box outside Nando’s, corner of Coldharbour Lane and Denmark Hill the following sign has been taped to the box. I am not sure if it’s real or a jape. However nobody needs a witches curse upon them.

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A 1907 Motor Car Accident at Denmark Hill Railway Station

Posted on August 31, 2026 by John

In the early hours of the 18th July 1907, a Mercedes 44 h.p car was descending the “steep hill ” known as Grove Lane, and was about to turn the corner into Champion park, when the tyre came off one … Continue reading →

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Ruskin Park: Birds and Birdsong

Posted on March 31, 2026 by John

Since I added the Merlin Bird ID app to my phone on January 19th 2026, I have once a week being recording Birdsong for 5 Minutes at both the Pond and the Wild Garden. To date I have recorded 27 … Continue reading →

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Denmark Place Baptist Church by Margaret J Cheffins

Posted on August 29, 2023 by John

This Oil Painting by Margaret J Cheffins (signed M Cheffins) is undated, but probably circa 1960s/1970s is a new addition to my local art collection.

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Street Poetry in Loughborough Junction & Denmark Hill

Posted on May 25, 2022 by John
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Ruskin Park shown in 16 old postcards

Posted on November 29, 2020 by John

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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Two Paintings of Ruskin Park by Rosie Woods

Posted on September 27, 2020 by John

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

Posted on August 31, 2020 by John

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/

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Denmark Hill shops in the 1950s, west side

Posted on June 30, 2020 by John

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

Posted on May 25, 2020 by John

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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