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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 21m

Tonight 6th October at the earlier start time of 7pm at St Leonard's Church. Refreshments will be available from 6:30pm and there is no break www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/talk-in...

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Talk: 'In Between' with Dr Maud Blair

Tuesday 6th October, 7pm - please note earlier start time St Leonard's Church, Tooting Bec Gardens, SW16 1HS Join us as our speaker Dr Maud Blair...

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our first shop plaque has been installed at 161 Streatham High Road at Rice Republic. Read the full story about William Walter Paul who carried out his saddler business at this location www.streathamsociety.org.uk/plaques/will... Image is Mr Chin outside his restaurant (by the way excellent food)

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 25th September 1915 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 24th September 1690 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 23rd September 1916, 110 years ago today #streathamhistory #WW1 #zeppelins

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 22nd September 1581 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 21st September 1926 #streathamhistory #furzedown

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Another successful Bazalgette tour yesterday By Society Trustee Yvonne Shorten supported by Jack Sommers. This time a Lambeth Heritage Festival event. It was wonderful that six of the great man’s descendants joined the tour!

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 20th September 1856 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 19th September 1829 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Following two phases of community engagement, a final design has been developed that reflects local feedback and provides inclusive play opportunities for children of different ages and abilities. www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/lakesid...

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Lakeside Playground refurbishment at Tooting Commons

Work is scheduled to begin on 5 October 2026 Improvements are coming to the Lakeside Playground on Tooting Commons. Following two phases of commu...

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A look back to 18th September 1709. Probably one of Streatham's most celebrated residents- Dr Samuel Johnson. #streathamhistory #streathampark #thrale

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 15th September 1771 #Streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Thanks to all our visitors at the Open House Festival event at the Woodfield Pavilion today. Good to catch-up with Kirsten Botting, Deputy Mayor of Wandsworth.

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A look at what happened in Streatham on 13th September 1912 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Michel Adrian Pelletier, a Commodity Broker with Cantor Fitzgerald and former Streatham Ice Hockey player was killed On This Day 11th Sept. 2001, 25 year anniversary, in the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers. (Photo 911 Memorial and Streatham Hockey) #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 11 September 2011 #streathamhistory #streathamcricket

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 10th September 1905 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A look back on what happened in Streatham on 7th September 1940 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

History Fair- Lambeth Heritage Festival. Thanks to everyone who visited our stall today including the Mayor of Lambeth, Paul Valentine.

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A look back on what happened in Streatham on 5 September 1538 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our next talk is on 6th October 2026, a Black History month talk by Maud Blair ay 7pm at St Leonard's Church. Please note the earlier start time, refreshments will be available before the talk as there will be no break. #blackhistorymonth www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/talk-in...

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Talk: 'In Between' with Dr Maud Blair

Tuesday 6th October, 7pm - please note earlier start time St Leonard's Church, Tooting Bec Gardens, SW16 1HS Join us as our speaker Dr Maud Blair...

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A look back on what happened in Streatham on 4 September 1997 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A look back on what happened in Streatham on 3 September 1939 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A look back on what happened in Streatham on 2 September 1680 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Streatham Society events in September 2026- Lambeth Heritage Festival Only limited tickets left www.ticketsource.com/streatham-so... #Heritage #Walks #Talks #LocalHistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Walk - Bazalgette the Visionary Engineer. Saturday 19th September at 1pm. Streatham Society members are entitled to a discount and will have received an email with the code www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/bazalge...

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Walk - Bazalgette the Visionary Engineer

Saturday 19th September at 1pm. A Lambeth Heritage Festival event. Discounted tickets for Streatham Society members. Yvonne Shorten, Lambeth Tour...

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Industrialists, Intrigues and Inspirational People of Furzedown. Tickets still available for this walking tour on Sat.26th September at 10.30am Streatham Society members are eligible for a discount and will have received a code by email #streathamhistory www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/furzedown

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Walk - Industrialists, Intrigues and Inspirational People of Furzedown

Saturday 26th September at 10.30am A Lambeth Heritage event. Discounted tickets for Streatham Society members. Join Lambeth Tour Guide Gail Goldi...

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our next talk is on 1st September 2026 A year as Master of the Upholders Livery Company. This is a Lambetth Heritage event and booking is not required www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/talk-a-...

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Talk: A year as Master of the Upholders Livery Company

Tuesday 1st September 2026, 7.30pm to 9.00pm Talk by Roger Wates A year as Master of the Upholders Livery Company and Streatham’s links to the sq...

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We still have places on our hugely popular tours of Henry Tate Gardens on Sunday 27th September 2026. One of Streatham's hidden gems www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/henry-t...

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Henry Tate Gardens - guided tours

This tour is part of the Lambeth Heritage Festival. Led by our expert guides, Robert Doyle at 2pm and John W Brown at 3pm on Sunday 27th September...

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A look back at what happened on 25th August 1930

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 24th August 1903 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 22 August 1931 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A look back on what happened in Streatham on 14th August 1835 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 13th August 2012 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham in 1603 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Our next talk on 1st September 2026 at St Leonard's Church. This is a Lambeth Heritage Event and is free to paid-up members of the Streatham Society (voluntary donation for non-members). There is no need to book www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/talk-a-...

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Talk: A year as Master of the Upholders Livery Company and Streatham’s Links to the Square Mile

Tuesday 1st September 2026, 7.30pm to 9.00pm Talk by Roger Wates Join us as local resident Roger Wates, former director of Streatham based furnit...

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

A look back on what happened in Streatham on the 9th August 1932 #streathamhistory

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A look back at what happened in Streatham on 6th August 1844 #streathamhistory #greatheadshield

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tickets now available for Bazalgette the Visionary Engineer 19th Sept 2026. A Lambeth Heritage Festival event. Paid-up Streatham Society members can use the discount code sent to them by email. If you are not a member you can join and still be eligible www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/bazalge...

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Bazalgette the Visionary Engineer

Yvonne Shorten, Lambeth Tour Guide and Streatham Society Trustee, explores the achievements of this extraordinary engineer on Saturday 19th Septemb...

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streathamsoc.bsky.social @streathamsoc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A fascinating article on Hugh Sewell Kingdon by Tim Whitaker of the Streatham Society Much lauded as the man instrumental in creating the Streatham Hill Theatre has an infamous past remained hidden until now. www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/hugh-ki... #streathamhistory

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Hugh Kingdon: The infamous past of Streatham Hill Theatre's founder

Much lauded as the man instrumental in creating the Streatham Hill Theatre has an infamous past remained hidden until now. Born in 1882 in Nottin...

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