Mark Bery
@SocStreatham
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Streatham resident 39 years (Lambeth and Wandsworth). Vice Chair Streatham Soc. Trustee Woodfield Project SPURS S/T
Streatham SW16 London
Joined August 2012
5th May 2025 is the 50th anniversary of the fire at St Leonard's Church. We are keen to hear from anyone who remembers the fire and rebuild of the church so that we can incorporate stories at our events. Email streathamsoc@gmail.com #StLeonardschurchfire #streathamhistory
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If you missed it or wish to hear it again
Many thanks to Patrick Baty for a great talk this evening. Many Streatham associations including 2 of our Victoria Cross recipients Thanks also to Andrew Haddon for his excellent exhibition of Streatham residents who were in the Artist Rifles.
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Bus collision on Streatham HR- hope no injuries Road closed A23 southbound from Leigham Court Road
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#ThrowbackThursday takes us back to 1938. The High- newly-built blocks of flats with shops below on Streatham High Road (Brian Beckett Collection) #StreathamHistory
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RT @StreathamHillT: Did you know that the ends of the seat rows in Streatham Hill Theatre feature a profile of William Shakespeare? https:/…
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Many thanks to Patrick Baty for a great talk this evening. Many Streatham associations including 2 of our Victoria Cross recipients Thanks also to Andrew Haddon for his excellent exhibition of Streatham residents who were in the Artist Rifles.
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*Tonight* Tuesday 4th February 2025 an illustrated talk by Patrick Baty on the "Artists of the Artists Rifles". 7:30 pm at St Leonard's Church. No need to book and refreshments available. Streatham connections which will be covered. #MilitaryHistory #StreathamHistory
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#StreathamHistory In the 250th anniversary year of the birth of Jane Austen we are delighted to announce our April talk is "Jane Austen Woman and Writer" by Maureen Stiller of the Jane Austen Society. The talk will cover Jane Austen's links to Streatham. Booking not required
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Our next talk on Tuesday 4th February 2025 is by Patrick Baty on the "Artists of the Artists Rifles". 7:30 pm at St Leonard's Church. No need to book and refreshments available. There are Streatham connections which will be covered. #MilitaryHistory #StreathamHistory
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The trees are planted- thanks to pupils from local schools If you wish to be involved in the community project please come and see us today 1st February from 10:30am. Volunteers/donors needed #Orchard #Streatham #Balham #Tooting
More trees going in this week in the community orchard by the Woodfield Pavilion- planting with local schools on Friday
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#ThrowbackThursday takes us back to 1950 and buses outside The Greyhound public house on the corner of Greyhound Lane and Streatham High Road #StreathamHistory Brian Beckett Collection
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More trees going in this week in the community orchard by the Woodfield Pavilion- planting with local schools on Friday
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@Martin_Abrams @lambeth_council @TfL @GreenPartyScott @heartstreatham @WoodbourneSW16 The stall holders are also very grateful- their stall has been hit several times by vehicles swinging into the street which is laid out for single file traffic.
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@Martin_Abrams @lambeth_council @TfL @GreenPartyScott @heartstreatham @WoodbourneSW16 Many thanks Martin- cannot see why they needed replacing.
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Ironically all part of the works to improve safety by moving the pedestrian crossing 30 yards at a reported and staggering cost of £650k !!
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