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The Streatham Society is a local amenity which represents a large community of residents in the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Wandsworth.
The purpose and aims of the Society are to raise the awareness and appreciation of our local area and to maintain and improve the quality of life for all who live and work in Streatham.
The Society recognises and values the diversity of people living in Streatham and the multi-cultural nature of our community.
The purpose and aims of the Society are to raise the awareness and appreciation of our local area and to maintain and improve the quality of life for all who live and work in Streatham.
The Society recognises and values the diversity of people living in Streatham and the multi-cultural nature of our community.
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ABOUT
The Streatham Society is a local amenity which represents a large community of residents in the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Wandsworth. The purpose and aims of the Society are to raise the awareness and appreciation of our local area and to maintain and improve the quality of life for all who live and work in Streatham. The Society recognises and values the diversity of people living in Streatham and the multi-cultural nature of our community. AIMS
The Society endeavours to represent and to advocate the interests of Streatham at relevant meetings, panels, committees and forums, to inform and empower local people regarding planning and development issues in Streatham and to promote high standards of planning and architecture. It aims to encourage and support local involvement in the process of conservation and improvement of Streatham’s historical and environmental heritage. The Streatham Society aims to follow the best practices in pursuit of its purposes and aims. OUR HISTORY
The Society, formed in 1974, is an active and successful amenity group. It has a strong membership and has an annual programme of meetings and events. The Society engages with other local groups and organisations involved in local issues and events, as well as working with Lambeth Borough Council, particularly on planning and environmental issues. MEMBERSHIP
The Society has over 300 members. The annual subscription is renewable on the 1st January each year. Membership includes the postal delivery of the Society's regular Newsletter which provides a useful update on all that is happening in Streatham. If you are interested in joining please download an application form or complete the membership request form with details of your address and telephone number and we will then contact you. Alternatively you can write directly to the Membership Secretary at 125, Thornlaw Road, West Norwood SE27 0SQ. The annual subscription rate, payable by cheque made out to the Streatham Society, is £10 for individuals, £15 for a household and £180 for life membership. The Society operates a privacy policy. Click here for details. CHARITY DETAILS
The Streatham Society is a Registered Charity. Charity Number 283297 CONTACTS
Membership, Newsletter Editor & Publications: J.Harris 125 Thornlaw Road London SE27 OSQ e-mail: jharris.streathamsociety@gmail.com Planning, Local and Family History: John Brown 316, Green Lane, Streatham, London SW16 3AS. Secretary, Communications & Enquiries: Mark Bery email: streathamsoc@gmail.com |
Streatham Society Zoom talks and other events can be booked using Eventbrite
Many of our talks are recorded and available on The Streatham Society YouTube channel
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Latest News (Archive News on the "more" tab)
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Scan the QR code and download a Membership form and be a part of our wonderful Society. Please email to jharris.streathamsociety@gmail.com
A leaflet covering the year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 has been produced.
You can find the leaflet at Lambeth and Wandsworth Libraries and at our monthly meetings at St Leonard's Church on the first Tuesday of each month
"Movers and Takers, a chess history of Streatham and Brixton 1871-2021". £12.50 + £2.50 p&p. Order from S&BCC via email SFChess@btinternet.com
The Society were approached by Peter Jordaan author of A Secret Between Gentleman about Lord Battersea, Cyril Flowers who lived at Furzedown House.
Peter has kindly shared a few photos from the Flowers' family album (with their permission)
His book is shortly to be launched but is available now on Amazon (despite the message that the book is out of stock)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0648801942/
