Category Archives: Old Photos

Three views of Loughborough Road through time.

Posted on April 30, 2021 by John

These photos/postcards are all looking north just down from Loughborough Junction, with Wyck Gardens and Loughborough Farm on the left and right respectively. The first image is a Card House Postcard no 19059, titled Loughboro’ Rd, SW. Sent to me … Continue reading →

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Coldharbour Lane in the 1860’s

Posted on November 9, 2015 by John

In a contribution taken from The South London Press series entitled South London Sketches published in 1869, there is this article :  Down Coldharbour Lane. As a reference I include this extract from Edward Stanford’s Library Map of London and … Continue reading →

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Disappeared Loughborough Junction – a totter on Flaxman Road

Posted on November 9, 2015 by John

Photo: Nick Stevens around 1980-81 Looks to be taken from outside the Wickwood Tavern with the entrance to Gordon Grove on the right.

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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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