Sydenham Town Forum

Have to admit i did'nt? where is it posted?

Great photos and a real historical discovery. For those who do not know, the Woodman pub forms the northern entrance to Halifax Street, so you can combine two places to visit in one go! I have lived down the road for over 4 years now, and it still intrigues me the same way as my first visit, when i ...

Good answer Nasaroc. It seems nowadays people do get abit sensitive about things. It is however so important for people to realise that hot air alone does'nt necessarily change things, but more proactive action does. We all have opinions, but its so easy to sit back in our arm chairs and just spout ...

I was in Sugahill on Thursday and thought i saw the corner bay on the right as you walk in with a bench style long seat which also extends around the other main wall. Had some cushions on it as well. I dont think they do home made cakes but i was speaking to the lady who runs it, and she said they s...

I collect maps as a hobby (both old and reproductions) and tend to go for either Ebay for old ones or http://www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/ for reproductions. Probably not much help (!) but you never know for someone else looking in maybe

I have an idea that the Naborhood Office is in fact the name of someone or something it replaced, rather than an incorrect spelling of Neighbourhood. I read this in a publication a year or so ago and it maybe a councillor or something. Maybe someone can spread some more light on who this was?

Also, I am surprised that there have not been many comments on the safety issue. I don't see why anyone should have the 'right' to drive across the pavement :evil: Here we go again...going on about safety issues. I know...lets put all our kids into cotton wool, lock them in their bedrooms, and not l...

I went to Sugahill today for the first time. Yes, it is different from Zucker cafe, but all things change in life and i rather liked it; if the owners are new, then why would they just copy what was there before...after all Zucker closed i assume to lack of business, maybe down to its appearance? I ...

Great your moving into area. I live just off Kirkdale in Halifax St. Most of the road is ok, although the area around the shops could do with a little tidying up, alhtough the owners are friendly; Rams is good for everyday stuff, and does fresh bread every day and croissants. great for a sunday with...

That was the building. It looks like the roof has completely gone but the building does'nt seem to bad

I work adjoining the building where the fire happened. It is a disused warehouse, and has been for years. I am sure you cannot get into it unless you go through the derelict backland area behind the buildings in Kirkdale. I believe it was one of my colleagues who called the brigade, and it was certa...

Good reply Chris. Glad someone has a sense of humour in Sydenham! Have to admit i sleep with the windows open, just off off Kirkdale, and all i get woken by are the cars and the drunks. No aircraft noise at all. Maybe it was just a one off?

I've just walked past the GH and could hear the sound of "work" going on behind the hoarding across from the wedding wear store - could it be someone is working on the building illegally ? :twisted: Just because the building is within a conservation area, does'nt mean that a) it cannot be...

I heard recently (again, only a rumour), that the Woodman Pub at the junction of Dartmouth Rd and Kirkdale was to close. This is on top of the other recent pub closures. Any one have news on this? It is a very fine building, and on the corner of Halifax St, one of the better conservation areas in Le...

I believe this site used to be the entrance to the original up platform of the station (travelling to London), before it was moved to its present position opposite the current station building. I don't think any of the original station building remains, and must have been knocked down for the presen...