The Streatham Rifle Club was formed On This Day 8th September 1914 by local men who wanted to help the war effort and within a month of its foundation over 1,500 men had joined up. Akin to the "Home Guard" in the Second World War, the club mainly comprised men who were too old for active military service.
The original headquarters was at 9 Mitcham Lane, and drilled on Streatham and Tooting Bec Commons, as well as the Streatham Cricket Club ground in Pendennis Road.
Corp's Hon. Commandant, Mr. G. H. L. Parsons, of Aldrington Road, Streatham Park. and picture by Streatham photographer Borup.
(John W Brown)
The original headquarters was at 9 Mitcham Lane, and drilled on Streatham and Tooting Bec Commons, as well as the Streatham Cricket Club ground in Pendennis Road.
Corp's Hon. Commandant, Mr. G. H. L. Parsons, of Aldrington Road, Streatham Park. and picture by Streatham photographer Borup.
(John W Brown)
