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Post by The Historian on Sept 21, 2008 16:17:07 GMT 1
Also.
Any information on Eden Hall.
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Post by The Historian on Sept 17, 2008 20:38:12 GMT 1
For an new book on Beckenham due to be published by Halsgrove.
I am looking for images and information of the following:-
The Button Factory at 48 Maple Road that was started in 1931. The factory made buttons for soldiers' trousers and for ground sheets during WW2. It closed in November 1966 blaming competition from Hong Kong and Japan. The Roberts Court flats now occupy the site.
An image of The Mistrel Club, Beckenham Junction.
An image of The Foresters Arms in Beckenham High Street, that was opposite The George Inn.
An image Sydney Cottage, this was in front of Churchfields Road.
An image of the original Sainsbury's shop in Beckenham High Street, where the kitchen shop near The George is today.
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Post by The Historian on Sept 14, 2008 14:13:10 GMT 1
A new book is being researched for Beckenham and am looking for images from the 50s,60s or 70s of Skinheads at The Three Tuns on a Saturday night. Greasers/Rockers/Teddy Boys at the Fair in Beckenham Recreation ground. Or even any of the above at any location in Beckenham or Penge. Were you there, let me know?
What about the Minstrel Club, any photos inside our out?
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Post by The Historian on Sept 11, 2008 22:29:02 GMT 1
Richard,
I have re-sent the email.
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Post by The Historian on Sept 11, 2008 11:27:37 GMT 1
Hi Richard.
Thanks for contacting me.
I have sent you an email.
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Post by The Historian on Sept 11, 2008 10:29:21 GMT 1
I am looking for anyone who remembers...On 2nd August 1944 at 13.02 when a Flying bomb hit a restaurant crowded with people lunching. It stood in the Clockhouse area of Beckenham, just South of the railway bridge that carries the Beckenham to Crystal Palace railway line and Tramlink. The restaurant was on the West side of the road. 44 people were killed,many instantly and many badly injured. As well as the restaurant huge destruction was caused to the shops and houses that used to line the road at this point. If you go here www.beckenhamhistory.co.uk/gallery.html and select Clock House you will note what was there before the bomb. This was one of the worst V1 incidents in South London and, for the borough of Beckenham the worst single civilian incident of the war. Does anyone know Richard Beckett who in 1944 at the age of nine was living his parents and sisters at 14 Blandford Road and gave his account of what happened on this site www.flyingbombsandrockets.com/richardbeckett.html I am doing research for a book and would like to include this topic. Thanks.
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Post by The Historian on Aug 31, 2008 17:34:52 GMT 1
I was informed that when builders took the Edgingtons sign down it exposed the old Bryce Grant Stores sign.
Did anyone get a photo of the event?
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Post by The Historian on Aug 25, 2008 10:47:47 GMT 1
Sandy,
many thanks for the input. Practical Classics have a message board and I plan to post there to see if anyone has got a copy of the mag that included the image of the Rolls. Can you try and narrow the date down to a year?
Historian
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Post by The Historian on Aug 20, 2008 11:52:22 GMT 1
We went on this tour recently and it was fantastic. It was hard to believe that all these little cobble streets are still there. The Historian The tour meets at the exit to Tower Hill underground station every night at 6.45pm and finishes at about 9.15pm.There is no need to book and tours run regardless of weather. Whitechapel is still part of London unknown to most visitors to London and whilst it is interesting you would not want to be left there alone. Have no fear. They will bring you back to Tower Hill at the end of the tour. The tour starts and ends at Tower Hill.The cost of the tour is £7 for adults and £6 for students and children under the age of 16.
The company are so confident as to the quality of their guides that they do not invite you to pay untill the end of the tour and even then only if you have thrououghly enjoyed it.
For group bookings contact: 07813 559301 or click below to contact.
www.jack-the-ripper-tours.com/how_to_join.php
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Post by The Historian on Aug 6, 2008 19:11:41 GMT 1
Has anyone got a photo of The Mistrell Club and better still what about the Rolls Royce that was inside that was used by the door person to collect the entrance fee.
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Post by The Historian on Jul 10, 2008 18:08:38 GMT 1
Hi,
I think it was called The Mistrel Club, some well known bands played there along with some top DJ's like Emperor Rosko. The club then changed its name to Tites then Lautrecs and the name now is Langtry's or it could be called The Bridge, I will have to look.
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Post by The Historian on Jun 15, 2008 13:52:37 GMT 1
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Post by The Historian on Apr 17, 2008 18:35:17 GMT 1
In Cambridge Road (off Marlow Road) there is a foot tunnel under the railway, I think it is nicknamed "the bunny hole". Does anyone know if this was used as an air-raid-shelter during the war?
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Post by The Historian on Mar 20, 2008 17:42:10 GMT 1
I am informed that before WWII Vera Welch lived and sang at the Pawleyne Arms in Penge High Street, but I have been unable to verify it.
She became quite famous when she adopted her mother's maiden name and perfomed as Vera Lynn.
Would anyone know of any reliable records that might refer to this?
Thanks
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Post by The Historian on Mar 10, 2008 15:43:54 GMT 1
No that is not me.
Thanks for your input. I have since found the map reference but sadly no photo yet.
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