Mrs. Thrale And Dr Johnson: Our July Talk

Poster For July 2018 Meeting

Dr Samuel Johnson was a regular visitor to the Streatham Park Estate next to Tooting Bec Common where he met with Mrs. Hester Thrale and her circle. He had his own room set aside and would drink up to 23 cups of tea a day. But what did they talk about? Come to our July meeting and find out.

Dr Cassie Ulph from Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, will be talking about “Mrs Thrale and Dr Johnson: The Strange Story of the Mistress of Streatham Park and man-of-letters Dr Johnson” at our next meeting on July 10th at 7.30pm. Venue details here.

Sadie Crawford Blue Plaque To Be Unveiled In Fountain Road

Jun14 by Philip Bradley

Sadie Crawford, Tooting-born jazz musician will be celebrated on Saturday with a plaque unveiling on Fountain Road. The youngest of seven children, Sadie was born Louisa Harriet Marshall on 27 December 1885. She became a jazz saxophonist and dancer and toured throughout Europe. In 1930, she moved to the US. The unveiling, organised by Summerstown182, will be at 2pm, followed by a jazz parade to St. Mary’s Church, Summerstown. More details of Sadie Crawford here.

Poster For Sadie Crawford plaque unveiling

Big Turnout For Tooting History Group Heritage Festival Walk

Jun12 by Philip Bradley

30 people joined Tooting History Group members on a walk around Tooting Common as part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival last Saturday. We highlighted the recently restored fountain, Second World War events, the Lido and fossilised Tree, and Dr Samuel Johnson’s connections with the Common amongst other points of interest.

Janet Smith,our Chair, relating the history of the refreshment hut on Tooting Bec Common, June 9 2018. Photo Andrew Cordani

Philip Bradley tells a tale of how a crowd ripped up the fencing put up by the Lord of the Manor of Tooting Graveney. THG Walk on 9 June 2018. Photo Andrew Cordani.

Cynthia Pullin tells the story of how the newly restored fountain came to be on the Common. THG Walk 9 June 2018. Photo Andrew Cordani.

Paul Gander tells how the Second World War impacted on Tooting Commons with both rockets descending and ascending. THG Walk 9 June 2018. Photo Andrew Cordani.

Balham To Tooting Bec Trail Evening Walk: Tuesday June 19th

Jun10 by Philip Bradley

Join Neighbourhoodnetworks.sw17 on the Balham to Tooting Bec Trail on Tuesday June 19^th at 6.45 pm

Download the podcast – bring your headphones and enjoy this interactive local walk.

Meet us outside Irene House (next to St Mary’s church, by Balham Tube Station). Stop at the Wheatsheaf (or you can go on back to Balham to finish the trail)

Podcast; access from www.neighbourhoodnetworksw17.org.uk or

https://soundcloud.com/bttb-trail/the- complete-trail or on iTunes

We wil have the maps or pick up at local shops or Balham library. #balhamtootingtrail on Instagram and Twitter

Image for promoting Balham To Tooting Bec Trail