Woolwich Rent Protest 1939

From the Daily Herald Archive at the National Media Museum:'A photograph showing residents creating a road blockade as part of a rent protest in Woolwich, south London, taken in July 1939 by John Topham for the Daily Herald'.  Great photo, unfortunately I don't know any more about the context. The placard reads 'we the tenants ...

Brockley Pet Photography

Hi Brockley, I'm Mike, a local pet photographer, I love showing the spirit of each pet I get to work with. I offer tailored sessions for animals tiny or huge in any place they feel most themselves, I dream of the day that Kong sees his Brockley home and I take the photograph. Please have ...

Yard Sale

Yard Sale Sunday 9th 11/3pm Facebook - house clearance se4 Sunday

Help a South East London student out?

Morning all, I’m a new member on this forum. A fellow Londoner, I was born at Guy's Hospital and currently live in LSE's Bankside halls of residence Sorry if this seems slightly spammy, but I was wondering whether any of you could help me out? I’m a student currently doing some research for my dissertation, ...

Them & Us

BrocSoc have released the official Then & Now group photograph, taken on Hilly Fields as a snapshot of local life (almost) 100 years after the last one was taken.Historically interesting rather than demographically representative, the photo serves to document Brockley residents' enduring love of group photos.Available to buy now on all good civic society websites.

Magic, Mind-Reading & Mayhem Show

Magic, Mind-Reading & Mayhem Show 24th Sept 24th September 8 - 10pm @ The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Rd, Nunhead, London SE15 3BE Doors Open @ 6pm for a drink or meal beforehand and to reserve your seat Close Up Magic in the bar from 7pm from Members of the Magic Circle and from 8pm ...

Singer looking for a musician

Hello everyone My name is Gaby and I thought it would be worth me sending out feelers on here since I often hear musicians practising in their homes when I'm walking around (I live next Peckham Rye Park). Would any of you be tempted to play some music in the view of hopefully performing in ...

Korean FAQ

Another question about Lewisham Way cuisine: BCer Paul wants to know if anyone has any information about this prospective Korean Restaurant, which has just sprung up.

Tasty Kebab, Lewisham Way

Tasty Kebab: Is it? Please post your reviews below.

Fascist mob attacks Clapton fans in Thamesmead

A pre-season non-League football friendly might seem an unlikely setting for violence, but that was what occurred last night at Thamesmead Town's ground in Bayliss Avenue SE28, where the home team were hosting a visit from Clapton FC. Clapton supporters were attacked with bottles and other missiles, and the game was abandoned.But it seems that ...