Category Archives: Denmark Hill

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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Camberwell Palace

Posted on January 28, 2020 by John

I am researching/collecting information about the Camberwell Palace for an eventual publication. I would be very grateful for any material.i.e. posters, programmes and photos you may have. Scanned versions, are fine and you can send them to loughboroughjunction@gmail.com I would … Continue reading →

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Milestone or Distance marker: recently uncovered on Denmark Hill

Posted on December 30, 2019 by John

This distance marker was recently uncovered on Denmark Hill. Located between what were Swiftclean and the Butchers shop at 10 & 12 Denmark Hill. Previously covered over with render as seen in the photo from Google streetview dated October 2015. … Continue reading →

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Two paintings of the Joiner’s Arms, Denmark Hill

Posted on November 30, 2019 by John

This painting by JT Wilson, dated 1850 is part of the City of London Metropolitan collection.   This painting shows The Cage and the Joiner’s Arms and was painted by Edward Arthur Phipson in 1922. Part of the Southwark Council … Continue reading →

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Denmark Hill Station by Lily Forwood

Posted on September 27, 2019 by John

http://www.lilyforwood.co.uk/

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