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Russell’s Outfitters, Denmark Hill
Painted in the 1920s and attributed to L.G., this painting is part of the Southwark Art Collection, GA 1091. It shows the Denmark Hill shop of Russell & Co, who were linen drapers. They opened their business in the late … Continue reading
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Alberto Petrozzi, barber, Camberwell Green
I have lived in the Loughborough junction area for over 42 years, and for 39 of those years I have had my hair cut at Albertos on Camberwell Green. In that time we have had many conversations and I learned … Continue reading
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A history of 200 Coldharbour Lane – now home to Harbour Cycles
On February 14th 2014, Harbour Cycles opened at 200 Coldharbour Lane, the latest in a long line of businesses occupying these premises for just over 150 years. In early 1860’s the railways arrived at what became known as Loughborough Junction. … Continue reading
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David Greig – Grocers, a postscript
The rather wonderful David Greig sign at Loughborough Junction mentioned in the earlier David Greig – Grocers post has disappeared. https://loughborough-junction.org/2017/01/01/david-greig-grocers/ 1st mentioned by a poster on Urban75 Loughborough Junction chitter chatter on March 14 as having disappeared. Photo taken … Continue reading
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David Greig – Grocers
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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