Frightened to death by Brockley Cemetery: more Spring Heeled Jack?

Brockley Cemetery, then known as Deptford Cemetery, was the scene of the strange case of a young woman being 'frightened to death' in the late 19th century. The British Medical Journal, April 7 1888, reported:'The serious effects of shock to the nervous system, especially by fright, are constantly witnessed... Death itself is, fortunately, comparatively rare. ...

Eat Drink Woman Woman

In BC's experience, it's only when you're married and it's too late that you realise there are binders full of  single women doing nice grown-up things like going to pop-up restaurants together, which would never occur to single men to do. Julie, of Eat Meet Supperclub highlights the problem - their singles event is short of ...

Brockley developer needed

Silicon Double Roundabout is taking shape. BCer Ben alerts us to a job his tech company Oneis is creating in Brockley:We’re looking for a senior developer to join our team. Based in Brockley. Salary in the region of £60k Full-time position, work from home welcomed This is an interesting and challenging role for a generalist ...

Evening Drama Groups For All Ages At London Bubble Theatre

Malaysian Deli, 338 Brockley Road

Crofton Park's new Malaysian deli is now open and has a name - Malaysian Deli. Here's a photo (courtesy of David), which shows you what it's like when it's shut.

The Ivy House – the first ever Right to Bid Pub!

Police appeal for help with stabbing case

Lewisham Police say:Officers from Lewisham CID are appealing for witnesses and information following a stabbing in Coulgate Street, SE4.Police were called by staff at Brockley Railway Station at approx. 18:10hrs on Tuesday 2 April to reports of a man stabbed following a disturbance outside the station in Coulgate Street, SE4. Local officers, British Transport Police ...

Iain Banks and the Battle of Lewisham

Sad to hear that the Scottish writer Iain Banks is very seriously ill with gall bladder cancer. Banks has written some great books including The Wasp Factory, The Crow Road, the Culture series of science fiction novels (published under the name Iain M. Banks) and a fine appreciation of whisky 'Raw Spirit: in search of ...

Decoupage evening course Brockley

Ladywell village works begin

Yesterday, work began on the Ladywell high street improvement scheme. As a result, there will be some disruption in the area. Lewisham Council explains:From 2 April, for a period of at least three weeks, it will be necessary to close Algernon Road to traffic between Gillian St and Ladywell Road, thus allowing the contractor to ...