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Featured local business - Clubtek

Forest

SE23

Hill

I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

Grave of actor and comedian EDWARD LEWIS (1864-1922) restored

Mar

2017

The FOBLC are pleased that The Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America have been able to restore the final resting place of actor and comedian EDWARD LEWIS (1864-1922) who rests in Brockley Cemetery. Edward Lewis (inset) and his restored grave at Brockley Cemetery. Edward Lewis was born into a theatrical family and made his ...

Rev John Innocent (1829-1904) – Methodist Missionary to China and Friend to General Gordon

Feb

2013

The Reverend John Innocent (1829-1904) was a trail blazing Methodist Missionary to China and friend to General Gordon. Many thanks to Mike Guilfoyle for the following account. Born in 1829 in Sheffield John Innocent was sent to work as a grinder aged 16 years and made up for his lack of formal schooling by attending night school. His conversion ...

Brockley SE4

Featured local business - Clubtek

Grave of actor and comedian EDWARD LEWIS (1864-1922) restored

Rev John Innocent (1829-1904) – Methodist Missionary to China and Frie​nd to General Gordon

Rev John Innocent (1829-1904) – Methodist Missionary to China and Friend to General Gordon