The Crown and Anchor was a “grotty” 1960s estate style pub in Ladywell. It had little to recommend it and was demolished in 2006. But…
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Planning application submitted for changes to front of Grade II listed Ladywell station
by TonyA planning application has been submitted (DC/26/144897) to change the front of Ladywell station, a grade II listed building. The proposed plan involves removing a…
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Local residents and tree lovers plan vigil to mourn the loss of 300 year old Mulberry tree at Ladywell House
by TonyLater this year, a group of us will gather outside Ladywell House dressed in black, carrying candles, to mourn a tree.To some people, that may…
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Ladywell Society criticises developer for failing to protect historic mulberry tree
by TonyThe Ladywell Society has criticised a developer’s failure to protect a 300 year old mulberry tree in the grounds of Ladywell House, the former vicarage…
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A deeply researched foray into the history and mystery of the Lady Well
by TonyRobert Smith, who founded the Ladywell Society in 1984, has carried out years of research into the Lady Well which gave this neighbourhood its name.…
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Memories of the Playtower: remember what it was like to use the building? Come and share your stories
by TonyAs part of Brockley Max, the community festival celebrating its 25th year, the Ladywell Society will be hosting a film night on the Playtower at…
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Ladywell Dry Cleaners celebrates 60 years of “trusted service to the community”
by TonyThe oldest business in Ladywell is about to celebrate its 60th year. As Geoff Hurst was sealing a World Cup victory with a first final…
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Foxborough Gardens residents celebrate the restoration of two William Mitchell murals, important examples of local authority art
by TonyFoxborough Gardens residents are celebrating the restoration of two beautiful murals in the entrances of two six-storey housing blocks on the estate. The murals date…
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UPDATE: RUSS aims to raise £5,000 in crowd funding campaign to submit Expression of Interest to council in developing the Playtower for the community
by TonyRUSS, the commuity land trust that developed 36 flats at the Church Grove site, is aiming to raise £8,000 so that it can submit “a…
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How St Dunstan’s college moved from the City to ‘green and leafy’ Catford
by TonySt Dunstan’s College traces its roots back to the parish of St Dunstan-in-the-East in the City of London, Shea Hollis, archivist at St Dunstan’s College,…