Please save our local newspapers. This is where we get so much of our history from.

Would really appreciate it if the Streatham News could be added. The Norwood News is a great resource for the area but the Streatham News would make a fantastic addition to your library and assist our research .

Have you anything (photos) about the official opening in late Summer/Autumn1957 of Sedgehill Comprehensive School SE6. Sir Herbert Morrison attended the ceremony.

a band called The Habit in the sixties

Looking for an article about Thomas Gambrell of Harders Rd Peckham who pulled a burning man out of his house. Late 1980,s I believe.

Anything about my late father who worked for London Ambulance Service & during the 60s he made the headlines in a local paper for working for 25 years & not taking any time off. We lived near the Kennington Oval & my fathers name was Cecil Gainsborough. Any news would be appreciated.

Anything for Eastman/Williams family Seldon Road and Evelina Road 1920’s-1990’s
Ivy Eastman Woolworth Bombing New Cross 1944
Charles Williams ARP Nunhead

Any information on J LeBlond builders of 115a Dawes Street Walworth in the 50s and 60s?

"My mother in law - Rose Taylor - lived at 105 Albany Road. Her father was a baker. Has anyone any information about the bakery at all, such as it’s name and whether it was at 105 Albany Road ... [and] also the Lady Franklin?"

Matt - I believe the bakery you have in mind was Stevens. Both my father and his brother in law (my uncle) worked there for several years. No 105 Albany Road was on the corner of Calmington Road. I remember it as a dry cleaners. Stevens was at 125 Albany Road with R White's mineral water factory opposite. I believe that the Lady Franklin was on the corner of Bagshot Street but was hit by a V2 rocket in the closing weeks of WW2. Hope that helps you.

Would love to see articles from the 80s

Updates are required

Longer runs of the paper would be great to see

My Father owned the Neate Cafe in Neate Street from around 1962 until demolition in the 70s. I lived there until 1972. Did much of my courting by the Canal Bridge, which I believe is still there.

My mother in law, nee Rose Taylor, lived in Albany Road before being evacuated to Yeovil in 1939. They lived at 105 Albany Road. Her father, William Taylor, was a baker. Has anyone any information about the bakery at all, such as it’s name and whether it was at 105 Albany Road? Also, we think there was a pub opposite – was this the Lady Franklin? Any other memories of that time would be gratefully received. Thank you

My mother in law, nee Rose Taylor, lived in Albany Road before being evacuated to Yeovil in 1939. They lived at 105 Albany Road. Her father, William Taylor, was a baker. Has anyone any information about the bakery at all, such as it’s name and whether it was at 105 Albany Road? Also, we think there was a pub opposite – was this the Lady Franklin? Any other memories of that time would be gratefully received. Thank you

Anyone remember the King family – Len and Mary of 104 New Church Rd then 53 Rainbow Street??

My Nan lived at 29 Caldew street – the family name was Granger. I lived in Ewell Place backing on to Caldew street, facing the canal. I went St Georges school in New Church Road till about 1955. I remember most families in Caldew St as my cousins also lived there.

I, my two sisters and parents lived at 21Caldew Street which ran between Addington Square and Cheam Place. It ran parallel to New Church Road. I did find some photographs of Caldew Street on the internet but unfortunately they have since disappeared. We lived there from 1939 till about 1955. Like many others l used the public baths in Wells Way. As l was only able to pay for 2nd Class sometimes l had to suffer the indignanty of the attendant opening the door to tell me to hurry up. I returned to the area in around 1965 to live at the New Church Road end of Southampton Way. My neighbour, who went to the public meeting about the proposed creation of Burgess Park, told me of a well spoken man who protested that the size and shape of the proposed park was perfect for the landing of light aircraft and could assurances be given that it would not be used for that purpose. Like many others l have fond memories of the area but l do wish l could discover those photographs again.

Hi I live in Sydney Australia, so research is so difficult being so far away.
But Does anyone remember a family who lived at 67 New Church Road Camberwell during the time of the 1971 census. They were the JELLEY family (Arthur, his wife Rosina and children Francis, Walter, Arthur, Rosina & Richard) Arthur Jelley died in 1955 and I don’t know if he was still living in New Church Road, but I do know that for their whole lives they never moved from the area. I would love to know if anyone has a photo of Number 67 or if anyone has any memories of the Jelley family. Other than her name I have no knowledge of my Grandmother Rosina, only that she put all the children in St Olaves workhouse and left after baby Rosina died at a few months of age. I would love to be able to research her further for my Mother but can not go further back than the name of her Father Thomas Avery

Can we reflect on more of Dagenham's history online