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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
This event is supported by The University of Sheffield Arts & Humanities Knowledge Exchange Fund
Join us for tea, cake and heritage! Local residents are invited to share their views and knowledge about Streatham’s heritage, get involved in shaping a new research project about the history of the area. Come along to learn more about how to map features in your own back garden or local park, and record these as part of the heritage landscape. We also want to hear about your memories of Streatham: what stories do you know about your local area and the people who lived here in the past? What does the history of your area mean to you? What would you like to know more about?
Dr Katherine Fennelly (University of Sheffield) and Dr Cassie Ulph (University of Manchester) will be hosting a drop-in event at Streatham Bowls Club on Friday, 10 June, from 2pm-7pm. We’ll be talking about the site of the former Streatham Park house, its residents and history, and compiling a map of local knowledge for their new project ‘Heritage without a House: Remembering Hester Piozzi’s Streatham’.
Dr Katherine Fennelly (University of Sheffield) and Dr Cassie Ulph (University of Manchester) will be hosting a drop-in event at Streatham Bowls Club on Friday, 10 June, from 2pm-7pm. We’ll be talking about the site of the former Streatham Park house, its residents and history, and compiling a map of local knowledge for their new project ‘Heritage without a House: Remembering Hester Piozzi’s Streatham’.
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
Wandsworth Heritage Festival (Click on image to download a programme in pdf format)
Explore the “dead-centre” of Streatham with resident, local historian and writer, John Brown. 6th June 2022. Register on Eventbrite
Robert Doyle leads this walk though Tooting Common charting the common’s sporting history from swimming to football & everything in between 11th June 2022 at 2pm. Register on Eventbrite
A guided walk in the grounds of the mansion by Robert Doyle (2pm) and John Brown (3pm) of the Streatham Society. Register Eventbrite
"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/
Local historian John W Brown will be talking about the History of Mitcham Lane at The Furzedown Project 91-93 Moyser Rd on 25th May at 2pm
