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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)
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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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Wandsworth Heritage Festival events have been announced.
29th May- 13th June 2021
To attend the two Streatham Society hosted events please follow us on Eventbrite to be the first to know when the tickets are available
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/streatham-society-31488784265
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The Wandsworth Heritage Festival
SAVE THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY- TOURS OF HENRY TATE GROUNDS We are hoping this hugely popular event will return in 2021 Guided walks Sunday 30th May 2021 at 2pm and 3pm subject to government restrictions in place. The tour will be ticketed and further information will be provided nearer the time
SAVE THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY- "A Stroll through Furzedown looking at houses and their famous or infamous former residents" Guided walk Sunday 6th June 2021 at 2:30pm subject to government restrictions in place. The tour will be ticketed and further information will be provided nearer the time. If we are unable to hold this event a Zoom presentation will be given by Streatham Society member and Furzedown resident Helen Long.
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Our very grateful thanks to Dr Cassie Ulph for a most interesting talk yesterday
The recording of the talk is now available on our You Tube channel https://youtu.be/dWg0BXYN4Z8
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The History of the Order of the Knights Templar Talk on 21 June 2021 at 7:30 Book via Eventbrite
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Ever fancied being a tour guide in Lambeth. Click image for more details
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Recent events have shed a spotlight on the precious nature of our local open space - this talk explains how these assets were hard one and not to be neglected.
London ' Rus in Urbe' - bringing the Countryside to the City
The metropolitan story of Open Space, exploring parks and gardens in London, concluding with local examples of Streatham Common with the Rookery and Tooting Common.
Ex chair Friends of Streatham Common and now qualified Westminster City Guide looks at why London is special, how the parks were set up, the role of the Victorians and some of the funding issues today.
**Booking Details to follow of talk on 19 July at 7:30pm**
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