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Title: what happened to Holly Grove SW16?
Post by: NicoC on Wednesday 15 December 10 13:06 GMT (UK)

My husband has family members in the 1891 census living in Holly Grove in Balham/ Streatham. I understand that it was just off Oldridge Road but I can't seem to find it on any map and can find no mention of it being demolished. Can anyone enlighten me as to what happened to this road? Thanks

Title: Re: what happened to Holly Grove SW16?
Post by: Sharon01 on Wednesday 15 December 10 13:36 GMT (UK)

Hi,

According to this site, Holy Grove became Oldridge road in 1912.

http://www.maps.thehunthouse.com/Streets/Old_to_New_Abolished_London_Street_Names.htm

Sharon

Title: Re: what happened to Holly Grove SW16?
Post by: NicoC on Wednesday 15 December 10 13:39 GMT (UK)

ah, that's brilliant, thanks so much, I was starting to think I was going mad as even map sellers were denying any knowledge of it!