Recent Trip to the TfL Art Deco Building and the sale to a hotel group. Members of the Clapham Society enjoyed a visit to 55 Broadway and were pleased for the opportunity to see it before everything changes under new ownership. The outside of the building will not be altered but the interior will require [Read More]
Publicity for the latest book published by the Clapham Society. The I’Ansons A Dynasty of London Architects & Surveyors by Peter Jefferson Smith was published in November. An article about the book appeared in the South London Press on Friday 10th January 2020 and has provoked some response. Along with requests for copies of the [Read More]
Important Architects lived in Clapham Featured in this New Book, Published in NOVEMBER 2019 , this family of Architects led interesting and productive lives. Details of the book below. This portrait catches Architect Edward I’Anson Senior in a thoughtful pose. The first member of the clan was painted by Lord Leighton, his great nephew, in [Read More]
Lambeth Heritage Festival brochure for 2019 is now available! The Festival runs throughout September with guided walks, interesting talks and arts events. A full day of activities and opportunites with progams to suit everyone takes place in Brixton Library. This is the not-to-be-missed Lambeth Local History Fair on the 7th. Entry is free. Get the [Read More]
Growth of a Victorian Suburb Timothy Walker leads a walk South and West of Clapham Common exploring the area in relation to the growth of Victorian suburbs. Enjoy his expert knowledge as an historian who has written extensively about Clapham. Monday 3 June : Depart 6.30 pm from Clapham South Underground Station This is a [Read More]