Streatham Common Area Guide
A locals' guide to Streatham Common
Where do Streatham Common locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
streatham and surrounding areas,
streatham vale,
streatham,
norbury,
streatham park,
south london,
west norwood,
furzedown,
bedford hill,
and telford park
Did you know?
"Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell was born in Streatham in 1901. He became Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother, as well as designing outfits for other socialites and royalty throughout his long career."Explore Streatham Common
What locals say about Streatham Common
“Streatham Common is amazingly quiet and perfect for family living. There are loads of lovely old Victorian houses. We are also seeing an influx of young professionals, a bit like Balham a few years ago. Check out the Rookery and the woodlands at the top of the common, you wouldn't believe you were in central London. The transport links are great too. Every 15 minutes to Victoria, every 30mins to London bridge (although changing to the northern line at Balham is quicker). Plus the Thameslink runs through central London. A final comment on the restaurants/bars. A few years back we were lacking but recently we a dramatic improvement. I hear rumours of a tube line extension to the area is also being considered”
Ben
“It features a beautiful park with a hill view of the surrounding areas. Suitable for a modern life style with 24h Tesco, nice local pubs, gyms and well connected to central London. Many areas are also under development by the local council.”
Luca
“It is a very exquisite area with a strong sense of a peaceful atmosphere. The friendly community surrounded makes it a very peaceful atmosphere, where all individuals are loving and caring. The nearby shops make it easy for one to have access to a variety of food and clothing. It is very close to a bus stop, and a railway station, allowing one to have easy access to transport. The houses in the area are very big, with a spacious view. The area is very clean, and a damage to something e.g. property within the area is taken very seriously by the local authority. The local park is around 5 minutes walk - with a green atmosphere and exercise machines to help one stay fit and have a healthy lifestyle. Overall, as an individual I am delighted to live in such a fulfilling atmosphere - and I hope people have the same positive view about this location, as it is a remarkable place to live in.”
Waqar
Activities near Streatham Common
Streatham Common : Healing Waters and Empowering Voices
Come join Yvonne Shorten, professional qualified Lambeth Tour Guide, for a 90-minute walk, with mystery, famous people and some amazing views. We start at the Rookery Cafe and end at the Streatham Memorial Gardens. This walk is suitable for everyone who is interested in the history of Streatham and its inhabitants through the ages. We will talk about the power of water and the healing wells. We will celebrate the powerful voices of an inspired preacher and a Streatham Suffragette. You will learn some local history as well as be entertained.Read more
Industrialists, Intrigues and Inspirational People of Furzedown
Find out about industrialists such as Charles Seely and Henry Thrale whose influence over the area and beyond helped place Furzedown on the map. Discover stories of intrigue, like a frogman and diver, whose mysterious 1950s disappearance remains shrouded in secrecy. Or the involvement of a prominent family of builders in developing covert structures used during World War Two. Many inspirational residents and visitors to Furzedown have coloured the areas history. Like Dr Samuel Johnson, author of the Dictionary of the English Language, standardising the system for writing a language. An official World War Two war artist whose paintings of the damage during the Blitz has helped an understanding of its impact. And a female engineer who became President of the Womens Engineering Society at a time when women were still expected to stay at home. Discover these stories and much more on this guided walk.Read more
About Streatham Common
Streatham Common is a large open space on the southern edge of Streatham, London.
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