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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)
| I don't see that the current situation necessarily makes a pool less likely to be built. Aren't we simply back in the position before the Mayor decided to look at the options for redeveloping the whol... |
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steveb |
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22-08-2008, 04:20 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)
| For me, most significant indicator is the much higher likelihood of use if the pools stay on the present site. More persuasive than the narrow margin that favours willow way.
Also, that the teachin... |
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steveb |
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25-06-2009, 12:06 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)
| [quote]Anyone who took the time to research the details (ie like find where WW is), and actually filled in the form (which had a much better distribution this time), were excluded from the telephone p... |
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steveb |
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04-07-2009, 12:49 PM |
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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak
| [quote]Whilst there may be no "interaction" between the lines, the paths into mainline stations such as London Bridge and Victoria are "shared". We don't "interact" with services from east Lewisham an... |
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steveb |
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12-11-2009, 01:47 PM |
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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
| I find it much easier to look for the fare which is displayed when I check out at the end of the journey. The online record reads like double-entry accounts.. |
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steveb |
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28-03-2010, 07:23 PM |
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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
| The DfT comment on cheaper fares to Canary Wharf completely misses the point. The fare is the same - you always could travel to CW avoiding zone 1 by changing to the ELL at New Cross Gate.
The posi... |
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steveb |
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21-04-2010, 02:54 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Ticket Barriers at FH Station
| You need barriers with Oyster readers to use them. The rail companies don't have them.
What this means is that people who have their season ticket on an Oyster Card will have to be let through the ... |
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steveb |
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03-06-2008, 04:16 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Ticket Barriers at FH Station
| [quote]Thanks I appreciate can get tickets the day before but that would still mean the 0929 from FH to WC is a no go area , whereas when it arrives in Sydenham as thw 0931 it is OK.
I believe most p... |
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steveb |
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27-06-2008, 01:02 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Ticket Barriers and Gates at FH Station
| A 16% rise in ticket sales does not mean 1 in 8 of travellers were cheating. The majority of users don't buy tickets: they have season tickets. |
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steveb |
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22-07-2008, 02:46 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Forest Hill Rail Station
| [quote]Berkley homes obligations for FHC development states that the underpass is to get new lighting, a bit of a clean, and some new paint.
Is that it? [/quote]There is also the road reallignment ... |
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steveb |
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22-11-2009, 07:09 PM |
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Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English
| [quote]'The Prime Minister rang myself and Nick Clegg this morning...' (Ed Miliband on the BBC this lunchtime). What's wrong with '...me and Nick Clegg'?
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Shouldn't that be "...Nick Clegg... |
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steveb |
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08-05-2013, 09:38 AM |
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Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English
| I suspect this reflects a change in the role of BBC presenters, not a change of language. They used to be passive commentators but are now active participants in the event, hence the change from pass... |
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steveb |
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28-03-2014, 09:17 AM |
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Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Changes to Perry Vale
| A lot of the pedestrians approaching from the east walk up Church Vale and the adjoining path and are heading towards the underpass. So the natural crossing point is somewhere between the car park ent... |
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steveb |
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18-06-2008, 10:44 AM |
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Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Changes to Perry Vale
| People are going to cross the road somewhere between Hindsley Road and the underpass. Putting in a raised area at the safest point would at least encourage people to cross there rather than othr more ... |
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steveb |
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18-06-2008, 06:23 PM |
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Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Changes to Perry Vale
| [quote]To my eye the safest place to cross will be at the Church rise apex
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Do you mean Church Vale? |
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steveb |
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19-06-2008, 07:51 AM |
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Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Perry Vale - Road Issues
| Like Perryman, i also complained on here about the removal of the island. we were told that the traffic calming measures and longer sight lines would make crossing easier.
Well it certainly hasn't w... |
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steveb |
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23-01-2009, 10:43 AM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Mr Lawrence to close?
| I was in Mr Lawrence off-licence last week. They are keeping the wine bar and closing the off-licence, but also hope to start an on-line business.
Sorry to see them go. |
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steveb |
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08-01-2013, 10:43 AM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Pubs
| Went to the Honor Oak last night for the first time in a couple of months. Place has been redecorated, probably an improvement. Has a disco on Saturdays whose sound system is light on bass and heavy o... |
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steveb |
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09-03-2013, 07:42 PM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Eating & Drinking
| We always eat Indian at the Elachi. Standard has remained consistent for years.
A couple of weeks ago the Elachi was closed for electrical repairs (now open again) so we returned to the Dewanian fo... |
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steveb |
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26-03-2013, 01:28 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Central
Post: RE: Forest Hill Central
| Housing association could offer shared ownership which would be good news for those struggling to get on the housing ladder. |
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steveb |
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14-08-2008, 11:21 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Central
Post: RE: Forest Hill Central
| [quote]You can see the price properties actually sold for here[/quote]
I'd bet these are asking prices, not the sold price. Sold for ?399,950 rather than a round figure - I doubt it. |
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steveb |
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24-08-2008, 11:36 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Central
Post: RE: Forest Hill Central
| Also, a quick Google search on one of the addresses listed- Julian Taylor Path - shows the same house variously listed at ?290,00, ?279,995, and the current asking price of ?249,995. I think that tren... |
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steveb |
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24-08-2008, 11:48 AM |
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Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line Closure
| [quote=michael]
Negative impacts:
* All services between London Bridge and Forest Hill/Sydenham will be stopping services, removing existing fast services
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Worth stating that this ... |
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steveb |
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05-02-2008, 04:53 PM |
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Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line Closure
| [quote=Perryman]
The tube is a very frequent (2/3 mins) service that goes through central London. Most people in se23 need to journey into London too. A tube service would be ideal. This orbital serv... |
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steveb |
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05-02-2008, 07:48 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool
| Michael,
One facility we really need is a large community meeting space to function like a village hall, not a small meeting room. Needs to be large enough to hold meetings like the FHS AGM, Steve G... |
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steveb |
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29-02-2008, 10:29 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP
Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
| I emailed him last week and got a full reply the next day.
Admitedly it was for an organised campaign - against pub closures - and they are easier to answer than personal issues. But clearly his offi... |
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steveb |
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13-04-2010, 11:05 AM |
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Thread: Jim Dowd MP
Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP
| I see from this site that he has surgeries at the Sunderland Road office on Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Presumably you will attending and finally make contact with him? |
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steveb |
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21-04-2010, 02:41 PM |
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Thread: SE23 v SE22
Post: RE: I wish...
| I lived in East Dulwich in the late 80s and 90s and my memory is quite different. Can't remember many restaurants at all on Lordship lane besides the Curry Cabin. There were local shops like butchers,... |
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steveb |
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13-05-2008, 03:43 PM |
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Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Snow!!!
| The biggest problem from clearing the path in front of your house is not being sued, but that by having the only clear space in the street it is used as a dog toilet.:cursing: |
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steveb |
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09-02-2009, 01:56 AM |
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Thread: Oyster Cards and FH Station
Post: RE: Oyster Cards and FH Station
| [quote]Wow, can someone tell me what exactly the benefit of having PAYG Oyster card is?[/quote]
How about paying ?1.20 instead of ?2 for a cash fare on the bus. Similar dicounts for tube and (now) ... |
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steveb |
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13-01-2010, 07:00 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: library opening times
| [quote=nevermodern]
Do they do anything like kids reading clubs on the weekend? Might be an idea.
Any news on the film club?
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Just saw the following on the Lewisham Council website ab... |
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steveb |
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13-12-2007, 04:22 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: library opening times
| [quote=nevermodern]
Bah! What a stupid time/day. Who's back from work at 5.30 on a weekday? :(
Or is it just me that isn't? :(
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I agree the time isn't going to suit a lot of people. I ... |
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steveb |
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13-12-2007, 05:32 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library
| I also thought there are less books. Very disappointed - a pity because the refurbished building looks great. |
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steveb |
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14-01-2008, 12:37 PM |
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Thread: Bakerloo Line Extension
Post: RE: Bakerloo Line Extension
| [quote]The Mayor confirmed his wish to take the line from Elephant and Castle to Camberwell and Peckham and probably overground to Bromley [/quote]
Having just traveled on an overground train from ... |
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steveb |
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25-03-2013, 06:47 PM |
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Thread: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington
Post: RE: Direct ELL trains to Highbury start next month
| [quote]Will we ever be able to take the OverGround to Imperial Wharf or West Brompton, without a long change at Clapham Junction?Without an over- or under-pass probably never. So the route to Stamford... |
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steveb |
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25-02-2011, 07:05 PM |
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Thread: boundary between honor oak and forest hill?
Post: RE: boundary between honor oak and forest hill?
| [quote]So Lordship Lane is classed as Dulwich, yet Dulwich village is quite a way from there [/quote]
I'm amused to see how Lordship Lane has been aquired by Dulwich since it became trendy.
When I... |
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steveb |
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08-07-2010, 12:02 PM |
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Thread: Planning Application: 120 Stanstead Road
Post: RE: Domino's Pizza - New Planning Application for ...
| I'd be very dubious about any statements made by the company about electric scooters. They operate through franchises in a very competitive market. The idea that they will voluntarily take on extra co... |
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steveb |
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Thread: Holidays without air travel
Post: RE: Holidays without air travel
| [quote]We also looked at a holiday in the Western Isles this summer - we love the area- but 10 days of independent travel plus b+bs would be IRO ?800 for two adults and one child - totally prohibitive... |
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steveb |
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07-05-2009, 12:20 PM |
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Thread: Holidays without air travel
Post: RE: Holidays without air travel
| 1. Don't fly (see title of thread).
2. If you must, look for cheaper flights: try BMI.
3. Go by car.
4. Self catering is usually cheaper for a family.
5. Choose a slightly more accessible ... |
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steveb |
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01-06-2009, 09:55 AM |
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Thread: Holidays without air travel
Post: RE: Holidays without air travel
| Opodo show Easy jet flights to Inverness for ?111. |
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steveb |
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01-06-2009, 06:25 PM |
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Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: What a load of c**p!
| [quote=showtunesgirl]
Right so it's not just my imagination then. The last time I saw anyone sweeping in HOP was last month and they were on Brockley Rise. Seems like they are doing the main streets ... |
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steveb |
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26-02-2008, 08:06 PM |
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Thread: Save Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Save Forest Hill Pools
| Can't see why a new building has to be bad. SE london developments have twice been voted building of the year recently - Peckham Library and the Laban Dance studio in Deptford.
Re-developing the wh... |
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steveb |
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20-03-2008, 11:51 AM |
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Thread: Save Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Save Forest Hill Pools
| I can assure you nothing I write is Bullock's. |
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steveb |
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21-03-2008, 11:51 AM |
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Thread: The Blitz
Post: RE: The Blitz
| I've also got a copy of the bomb damage maps, and they confirm all the V1 incidents mentioned in these posts: One Tree Hill, Bovill Road, Fermor Road/Marler road, Fairlawn and the Station/Perry Vale .... |
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steveb |
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07-03-2008, 12:29 PM |
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Thread: The Blitz
Post: RE: The Blitz
| [quote=Sherwood]
I think Sandhurst primary School was bombed deliberately in the mistaken belief that it was Sandhurst Military Academy.
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All that I have read suggests the bombing was del... |
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steveb |
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07-03-2008, 07:10 PM |
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Thread: The Blitz
Post: RE: The Blitz
| From the map, the bomb was a V1 flying bomb. So a pretty big explosion. |
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steveb |
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01-12-2009, 03:26 PM |
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Thread: Conservation Area
Post: RE: Time for a new conservation area in SE23?
| [quote=Teresa]
One of the things I am very sad about is the cinema. I think it should have been reinstated as a cinema. It is a beautiful old building and we could really do with a a cinema in fore... |
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steveb |
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20-01-2008, 01:18 PM |
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Thread: Youth Behaviour
Post: RE: Decent debate wanted
| [quote=Johnc]
What can we do to improve the behaviour of the youth of se23. [/quote]
Which particular one?
More seriously, lumping all youth together as a problem is just sterotyping and very u... |
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steveb |
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23-01-2008, 01:48 PM |
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Thread: The History of Forest Hill
Post: RE: History of Forest Hill - 30 Jan at 7pm
| [quote=nevermodern]
That aerial view is great. I never knew it was there :)
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We came across this a few weeks ago. No public access.
There were also signs of an attempt to provide seati... |
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steveb |
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30-01-2008, 08:29 AM |
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Thread: Youth Behaviour
Post: RE: Youth
| I'd love a local cinema, but why do you think the Council should provide it? Shouldn't you be petitioning Odeon cinemas? |
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steveb |
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