Sydenham Town Forum

Its not silly at all. With approx 7500 buses operating in London how are the bus Co. expected to know if the vehicle is one of theirs if you don't give them the number. Taking down a vehicle reg. no. is a basic function of anyone witnessing an incident on the roads.

Sam. So sorry to read your post. I tried to ring him this morning to thank him for my birthday card and gift but no reply. Now I know why. Will try to speak to your Mum tonight but meanwhile do make sure that Reg knows we are all thinking of him and wishing him a speedy recovery. Bob.

Over recent months many of us have enjoyed the series "Sydenham in the '20s". These stories of what it was like to live in Sydenham at that time have been brought to life by the almost encyclopaedic knowledge and remarkable memory of Reg who has painted fascinating pictures in words, and f...

A bit further up the road on the corner of Knighton park road used to be the United Dairies shop which later , I think, Became the co-op. On the opposite corner was the Gulf Garage. Going back to 1968/9 now, anyone remember that? I used to go to Adamsrill Primary school up until 1972. Can`t believe...

Chelsey. Acording to P 41 of Delamotte's Crystal P alace by Ian Leith the reclining figure of Father Thames is now located at Lechlade, Gloucestershire, which is reputed to be the source of the Thames. By the way is the bust of Joseph Paxton still located in the CP grounds?

The chip dispensing machine by the shops in Newlands Park was called a Fritomatic and was made in Holland. My son, Clive, aged six was featured in the local paper in late 1969 buying chips from the machine. This was particularly appropriate as I had recently changed my job to one involving the promo...

As someone who has driven very high HGVs and double decker buses I believe there is no excuse for drivers to hit low bridges. All the bridges have their height clearly shown and drivers should know the height of their vehicle which in most cases will also be shown in the cab. Having said that isn't ...

I think you may well find that the curtailment of the 176 route is permanent as TfL intend to reduce Oxford St. bus traffic by 10% this year and a further 10% next year.