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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.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK ALL FUTURE IN-PERSON MEETINGS OF THE STREATHAM SOCIETY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A FULL PROGRAMME OF ZOOM TALKS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED
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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
For general donations please click this button- Not to be used to pay membership subscriptions
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Latest News (Archive News on the "more" tab)
We are delighted to announce our in-person talks will be resuming in September at our new location of St Leonard's Church starting with a Lambeth Heritage event
Brookwood Necropolis Railway- John Clarke.
Tuesday 7th September 7:30pm (60 minute talk- refreshments available)
St Leonard’s Church
Streatham High Road, SW16 1HS
Event Free and booking not required. Open to members and non-members
"Most people travelling by train expect to return to their original station, but the majority of travellers on the Necropolis Train never came back. John Clarke presents an account of how railway funerals were conducted by the London Necropolis Company. This company, latterly based at 121 Westminster Bridge Road, (literally) sold one-way tickets for the deceased."
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The "dead centre" of Streatham at St Leonard's, the magnificent grounds of Sir Henry Tate's house to the final resting place of many former residents of Streatham at West Norwood Cemetery
We will be releasing our ticketed Lambeth Heritage events at 9am 12th Augustfor these guided tours. Details are on our Eventbrite page
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Streatham Literary Walk
North Walk: See the flat where VS Naipaul wrote the novel that won him the Nobel Prize for Literature. Find out where Raymond Chandler lived with his mother. Discover the many literary secrets of St Leonard’s Church, including connections with Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Jane Austen. Find Angela Carter’s old school and why Joshua Reynolds painted a group of portraits called The Streatham Worthies. 
From Goldilocks to The Devil Rides Out - Enjoy a stroll around the north of Streatham visiting locations connected to it's famous literati. Developed in Association with the Ramblers Association and part of the Streatham Literary Festival These walks are free and there are more fascinating urban walks on the Ramblers’ website (https://www.ramblers.org.uk), and they are also offering Streatham walkers 15% discount on membership with the code V20QAW
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Enjoy a stroll around the south of Streatham
visiting locations connected to it's famous literati. Developed in Association with the Ramblers Association and part of the Streatham Literary Festival
These walks are free and there are more fascinating urban walks on the Ramblers’ website (https://www.ramblers.org.uk), and they are also offering Streatham walkers 15% discount on membership with the code V20QAW
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If you can't get to the Winning Post cafe on Saturday, we will shortly have the book available from the Society
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West Norwood Cemetery tours are back. Next one Sunday 1st August 2021- Booking essential
We are pleased to announce there will be a continuation of our tours on first Sundays of months, the next on Sunday 1st August 2021 at 2.30pm.
We regret that people can no longer simply turn up: places are limited and need to be booked as soon as possible at Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../west-norwood-cemetery...
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The Lambeth Heritage Festival 2021 brochure is now out. A fantastic range of events in September
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Ever fancied being a tour guide in Lambeth. Click image for more details
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In 1894 the Streatham Pumping station was built by the Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company, to serve the rapidly expanding suburb of Streatham.
More information about the open house festival can be found : www.open-city.org.uk/open-house
Please ensure that all tickets are booked with full names of attendees - access to tour will only be granted on display of named ticket and photo id. Over 18s only, anyone under this age will not be admitted.
TICKETS AVAILABLE 11 AUGUST 2021 at NOON FROM https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../streatham-pumping..
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PARK HILL STREATHAM. Former home of Sir Henry Tate and the first Tate Gallery is available £5 plus £1.80 UK PP
