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by Newboy
5 Jul 2017 18:42
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Aw, the fellas are selling the villa :-(
Replies: 4
Views: 8050

Re: Aw, the fellas are selling the villa :-(

Thank you. It has been a true labour of love 'saving' this amazing house over the last five years. Now it doesn't leak, isn't falling down and has got back to its Victorian style we hope the next owners love it as much. We researched its history, built its family tree and hosted the great-grand-daug...
by Newboy
20 Apr 2015 22:07
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Smart Chaps
Replies: 20
Views: 26781

Re: Smart Chaps

I am interested in which barber you got the bad haircut from. Interestingly enough, I don't get a good cut from the owner but all the others have been great.
by Newboy
16 Oct 2014 06:57
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: HIGH STREET REVIEWS
Replies: 10
Views: 7651

Re: HIGH STREET REVIEWS

A friend (who lives in West London) sent this to me.
He was impressed but I saw who the authors were. Still good PR for Sydenham though!

http://www.theresident.co.uk/property-m ... -sydenham/
by Newboy
26 Sep 2014 12:23
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Rebuild the Greyhound Pub Campaign #rebuildthegreyhound
Replies: 167
Views: 94238

Re: Rebuild the Greyhound Pub Campaign #rebuildthegreyhound

I have forwarded a link to the front page feature written by Admin here on the Forum to a contact at The Evening Standard. along with my 'summary' of the issue: In short: • Developer buys land to develop flats and retail including 300 year old pub • Promises to refurb and rebuild pub • Half demolish...
by Newboy
23 Aug 2014 11:44
Forum: Town Museum & Gallery
Topic: VENNER ROAD 'CROFTON LODGE' DETACHED VILLA
Replies: 36
Views: 60059

Re: VENNER ROAD 'CROFTON LODGE' DETACHED VILLA

I have posted a message to you on the other thread about Venner Road.
by Newboy
23 Aug 2014 11:42
Forum: Town Museum & Gallery
Topic: Spooky house on Venner Road
Replies: 32
Views: 54844

Re: Spooky house on Venner Road

Hello Eleanor, Thank you for saying such kind things about the gradual transformation of No. 88. We have been here for just over two years now and indeed the house is a 'labour of love' for us. We moved to Sydenham from another part of London solely to take on this project and are truly enjoying liv...
by Newboy
24 Aug 2012 12:08
Forum: Town Museum & Gallery
Topic: VENNER ROAD 'CROFTON LODGE' DETACHED VILLA
Replies: 36
Views: 60059

Re: VENNER ROAD 'CROFTON LODGE' DETACHED VILLA

Indeed Eagle - we have made contact and have promised to show this lady round if she ever makes a trip to Sydenham!
by Newboy
16 Jul 2012 21:37
Forum: Town Museum & Gallery
Topic: VENNER ROAD 'CROFTON LODGE' DETACHED VILLA
Replies: 36
Views: 60059

Re: VENNER ROAD 'CROFTON LODGE' DETACHED VILLA

Hi Eagle. Thanks for this information Eagle. Having done mroe investigation, however, I think that the connection with actor George Arliss may be mistaken. George Arliss's actual name was George Augustus Andrews. He chose the name Arliss as a stage name as one of his first names was Arliss. Therefor...
by Newboy
9 Jul 2012 19:31
Forum: Town Museum & Gallery
Topic: VENNER ROAD 'CROFTON LODGE' DETACHED VILLA
Replies: 36
Views: 60059

Re: VENNER ROAD 'CROFTON LODGE' DETACHED VILLA

Thank you - the house is certainly very enjoyable to live in - and even more interesting to find out about. I guess the neighbour at 86 is Tim, we have been speaking and he has shared some information with us. I would be really pleased to hear from Steve who I noticed on these forums is a real Syden...
by Newboy
7 Jul 2012 06:52
Forum: Town Museum & Gallery
Topic: VENNER ROAD 'CROFTON LODGE' DETACHED VILLA
Replies: 36
Views: 60059

Re: VENNER ROAD 'CROFTON LODGE' DETACHED VILLA

Hi Everyone, I throught I could add a bit of an update on 'Crofton Lodge' at 88 Venner Road, hope to be able to share some new information and see if you historical experts out there can help me to move my own searches along. One month ago, my partner and I were lucky enough to buy 88 Venner Road an...
by Newboy
11 Jun 2012 11:06
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Dog Daycare
Replies: 0
Views: 1198

Dog Daycare

I have just moved into Sydenham and am looking for recommendations for a good reliable dog walker who can take our miniature Schnauzer five days per week - pick up in the morning before 9am and drop back after 4pm. Many thanks