Fred johnson
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Joined March 2009
Many thanks to Nicholas Reed for his talk on the Balham Murder mystery at the Priory, this evening We had an excellent turnout despite the bitterly cold and icy weather outside. Thanks also to Colin Crocker for his mini exhibition of photos etc
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Our first talk of 2026, on Tuesday 6th January at 7:30pm at St Leonard's Church, Tooting Bec Gardens, SW16 IHS. No need to book. The Mysterious Murder of Charles Bravo, Barrister of Balham?- the sensational murder mystery which gripped the nation. Nicholas' book will be on sale
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Panto at SHT: The ever popular Arthur Askey returned to Streatham in 1959 as Idle Jack in Dick Whittington.
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Thanks to my predecessors at the Society these plaques were preserved when the bridge was rebuilt in 1992. John Brown's talk to the Furzedown Project at around 1hr for a history of the bridge https://t.co/vQvqLxikRj John Penning, Past Master, Merchant Taylors #Streathamhistory
The Roe Bridge crossing the River Graveney. Ancient southern boundary of the parish of Streatham. Mitcham Lane, Streatham becomes Streatham Road, Mitcham. This was where London ended and Surrey began from 1889-1965 (and still does for some Mitcham folk!)
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Panto at SHT: The 1957 / 1958 show at Streatham Hill Theatre was Puss In Boots.
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Panto at SHT: Big Hearted Arthur Askey was the star in the 1955 production of Babes In The Wood.
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Panto at SHT: Humpty Dumpty from 1954/55 starred Anthea Askey (daughter of Arthur) in the title role, and Dick Emery as the Dame. Lauri Lupino Lane and George Truzzi played the comic duo. Eve Lister was the Principal Boy and Barbara Leigh played the Princess.
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Panto at SHT: Starting on Boxing Day 1953, Anne Ziegler starred as The Prince in Sleeping Beauty.
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Panto at SHT: 26th December 1952 saw the start of a five week run of Humpty Dumpty at Streatham Hill Theatre.
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Have you always intended to become a paid-up member of the Streatham Society- a registered charity. What better time than now and the start of a new year. Join today for as little as £10 pa We welcome overseas members #StreathamHistory #StreathamPlanning
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Panto at SHT: Commencing Boxing Day 1942 Twice Daily! Cinderella, featuring a young Clive Dunn.
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Panto at SHT: Boxing Day 1941 saw the opening of Humpty Dumpty. The programme gave a handy guide to the last buses and trams after the show!
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Boxing Day is the traditional start for Pantomimes. Flyer for the Streatham Hill Theatre from John Brown's collection. Prince Littler's Sleeping Beauty in 1953 ©Local History Publications
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A Christmas-day tradition. On This Day 25 December 1929- Tooting Bec Lido, Streatham Sidney H Hawkins 223 Streatham High Road won the race #HappyChristmas2025
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A former resident of Pathfield Road and Sternhold Ave
Remembering the late 🇬🇧 British stage, radio, film and television actress #PatriciaHayes OBE (22 December 1909 – 19 September 1998) born #OnThisDay in Streatham, England @MistyMoonEvents
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Countdown to Christmas Seasons Greetings for Christmas and the New Year from Woodfield, Bedford Hill, Streatham, addressed to Mrs Dugson, Reigate, from May, and postmarked 23rd December 1910. Loobey Postcard Collection #Streathamhistory #MerryChristmas
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Countdown to Christmas "The Spirit of Christmas" in the Christmas edition of the Illustrated London News 105 years ago in 1920 Image © Illustrated London News Group The artist is Streatham-born Arthur Butcher of Wellfield Rd #streathamhistory #HappyChristmas
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