**IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK ALL FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS OF THE STREATHAM SOCIETY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**
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.


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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 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 & Enquiries: J.Harris
125 Thornlaw Road London SE27 OSQ
e-mail: admin@streathamsociety.org.uk
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Planning, Local and Family History:
John Brown
316, Green Lane, Streatham, London SW16 3AS.

Secretary, Web and Social Media: Mark Bery
email: markbery@hotmail.com
Latest News
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The coronavirus pandemic has touched all our lives this year, and to reflect the times, #StreatFest is supporting an important social history project, where local residents share their experiences of the Lockdown. Head to our website to find out more: https://streathamfestival.com/streatham-lock-down-diaries/


Streatham Resident Chris Holt has been keeping a diary during lockdown. Available here to read - Click
*New*​ on our YouTube Channel. John Brown's illustrated talk on the 41 "doodle bugs" that fell on Streatham in 1944. (Click on the image or the button at the bottom of the page)
The Story of Westminster In Portraits- a series of talks by Streatham Society member and Streatham resident Barbara Wright. Registration details on our "Talks" page
*New* This is going to be one of the BEST EVER lockdown walks  with input from Streatham Society You are most cordially invited to SW16 to take a Walk alongside Streatham’s #SaintsAndSinners 
The next #localhistoryinlockdown talk is on Thursday 13th Aug at 6:45pm. Len Reilly will be talking about the history of the suburban spread in #Lambeth; specifically #Brixton, #Clapham, #Streatham and #Norwood. Email archives@lambeth.gov.uk for login details.
The Streatham Society quiz is on page 18 and John Brown's fascinating story of the Flu epidemic in 1918/19 on page 20. Lots of other interesting stuff- a great read
Available to purchase from the Society or John Brown 316 Green Lane SW16 3AS. £7.50 including UK postage and Packing

Lambeth Heritage Zoom Talks in September
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