Inspired by the BBC’s gripping fictionalised account of Sir John Franklin’s tragic 1845 expedition to the Arctic, Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley…
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CommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
‘Lockdown hit hard … but Zoom, my exercise bike, the workers who kept shops and services running … and the street WhatsApp group kept me positive’
by TonyStella Jeffrey feared the worst. But after weeks of lockdown she found some good reasons to stay positive. s A year ago I was dreading…
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Local History
A famous painting by an Italian war artist of troops on the eve of battle reveals a link to Ladywell and Brakespeares Rd
by TonyMike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, had a hunch that this World War One painting by an Italian artist had…
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CommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Sister Midnight Records aims to convert Ravensbourne Arms into community owned live music pub
by TonySister Midnight Records, a grassroots music venue and record shop based in Deptford, have launched a community consultation on their plans to convert to community…
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CommunityLocal NewsTop Stories
Ducks and moorhens enjoy a wild time on Waterway Ave … but it’s a shame about the plastic rubbish
by TonyLocal resident and nature lover Valerie Weber, casts an eye over the thriving wildlife along the Ravensbourne river in Waterway Avenue When I was at…
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Window Wanderland in Ladywell – Christmas brought out the artististic talent in our neighbourhood. Thank you to the residents of Ermine, Embleton, Alergnon, Undercliff, Malyons…
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Local History
A prince, a baroness, two wives and a French aristocratic furore made in Ladywell
by TonyLeafing through local archives Mike Guilfoyle, vice-chair of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, discovered a tangled tale of two French aristocrats who lived in…
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AssemblyLocal News
A21 development strategy will focus on much-needed housing and the creation of 15-minute neighbourhoods
by TonyAre 15-minute neighbourhoods where people can meet most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or cycle ride from home the future of urban…
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AssemblyCommunityTop Stories
Community groups: formed in 2007 FoBLC works to protect and improve Victorian cemeteries in Brockley and Ladywell
by TonyLadywell-Live takes a look at some of the local groups that have helped make Ladywell a strong, active and vocal community Friends of Brockley and…
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CommunityLocal News
Tired of working from home? PLACE/Ladywell is offering cheap desk and office space for local entrepreneurs
by TonyGetting tired of working from home? Meanwhile Space, a social enterprise which brings redundant space back into use, is offering Covid-safe studio offices and individual…