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Post by The Historian on Nov 10, 2008 16:23:04 GMT 1
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Post by The Historian on Nov 9, 2008 14:02:40 GMT 1
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Post by The Historian on Oct 31, 2008 9:09:35 GMT 1
This is a poem from Edyta M who visited Beckenham in October.
After visiting Beckenham a week ago I decided to write something about my impressions. Maybe someone will be interested to add another section on this page titled: "Beckenham in poems". Who knows?
„Searching for Peter or; a poem from Beckenham” for PF
In Village Way boys in their crimson jackets are hurrying for schools Young and beautiful they are Thinking of being somewhere else What are their dreams - nobody cares? Will they do something we’ll know tomorrow? Only squirrels in Kelsey Park know and they feel a sorrow
In Eden Park Road boys with grey hair are digging in their gardens Young and beautiful they were Thinking of someone else or how the vegetable grows What were their dreams - nobody knows? Did they do something we’ll know tomorrow? Only squirrels in Kelsey Park know and they feel a sorrow
In all those streets there was a boy befriended music and excited Young and beautiful he was and is Thinking of being somewhere else? What were his dreams - nobody cares? Will he remember the way to his house tomorrow? Only squirrels in Kelsey Park know and they feel a sorrow
On the Kelsey Park bench I am watching the pond and the colours People passing and saying “hello” to me Telling of somewhere else or how their friend’s child grows What are their dreams - nobody knows Will all of them be the same tomorrow? Only squirrels in Kelsey Park know and they feel a sorrow EM
P.S. It seems to me that there is no evidence of Peter Frampton in Beckenham, even though, he still creates and is an active artist (in the USA unfortunately). Did everybody forget him...?
My kind regards to everyone from Beckenham.
Edyta M.
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Post by The Historian on Oct 25, 2008 20:47:12 GMT 1
This is a group photo of what looks like a sea-side outing. The group are from a factory or company in Penge. Does anyone know any of these people? The photo looks like it could have been taken late 40s. It is a large file and could take time to load. www.beckenhamhistory.co.uk/pengeouting.jpg
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Post by The Historian on Oct 25, 2008 20:36:36 GMT 1
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Post by The Historian on Oct 25, 2008 20:33:38 GMT 1
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Post by The Historian on Oct 25, 2008 9:09:05 GMT 1
Can anyone name all the pubs in Maple Road that have shut over the years and also what ones are still there?
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Post by The Historian on Oct 25, 2008 9:07:35 GMT 1
Does anyone know how this pub got it's name?
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Post by The Historian on Oct 14, 2008 13:47:55 GMT 1
For those who are looking for burial details of St George's Church Beckenham.
I have most of the burial registrations. These are not just the memorial stones. There are thousands of names.
If you use the contact button on the home page of this site and give details I will try and find an entry for you.
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Post by The Historian on Oct 14, 2008 13:30:36 GMT 1
I have just noticed that the Box Bar has become "The Tonic". How many names have there been since the original Greyhound was there?
Is this correct?
The Greyhound, original. The Greyhound, rebuilt. The Beckenham. Flat Foot Sams. Box Bar. Tonic.
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Post by The Historian on Oct 10, 2008 9:11:01 GMT 1
Can someone tell me if there was a door on the platform at Beckenham Junction that all BR employees used when getting of a train, the door led to a tunnel that went under the road leading into the offices.
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Post by The Historian on Sept 29, 2008 15:00:42 GMT 1
Also.
Images of
The Lazy Toad. The Golden Arrow. Burton's.
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Post by The Historian on Sept 26, 2008 18:02:01 GMT 1
Also.
The Elmers End Sewage Farm
Dog Food Factory in Penge.
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Post by The Historian on Sept 26, 2008 10:29:45 GMT 1
Also.
Any images or anyone work at the following.
Shaw and Sons. Kangley Bridge Road. Twinlocks. Elmers End. Muirheads. Elmers End. The Tannery The Glass blowers at Elmers End.
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Post by The Historian on Sept 24, 2008 17:59:10 GMT 1
The pipe in question is a vent for the sewage system. A stench-pipe.
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