Holmdene Avenue, Herne Hill

[Byron Emu]

Does anyone know if the building at 4 Holmdene Avenue, Herne Hill is the one that existed in 1899?
My ancestor John Barker Smith and his wife Maria and daughter Lilian lived there.

If so, I would like to obtain a photo if possible.

(I also posted this on the Surrey board, but don't know which one is right...!)

Byron
Melbourne, Australia

[Gaie]

Dear Byron

Well, guess what, Nos 2 & 4 Holmdene Avenue don't seem to exist any more!  Newish flats have gone up in their place, unfortunately.

However, I've taken a picture of No 10, and of the houses opposite the plot of land where No 4 existed and I'll PM them to you once I can get my digital camera to upload them (*?%!*, it worked yesterday!).

In the meantime  you might be interested in looking at these sites about Herne Hill (pub, church, leisure and history):

www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/59/5006/Half_Moon/Herne_Hill

www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?comopid+4977#s11

www.urban75.org/vista/brockwell.htlm

www.ideal-homes.org.uk/lambeth/herne-hill/brockwell-hall-1820.htm

www.hernehill.society.org.uk

Regards

Gaie

[Byron Emu]

Thanks Gaie

I'm not really surprised that the old houses have gone, but I would like to see what the area looks like now, so keep working on that digital camera!

I'll have a look at the sites you mentioned.

Thanks
Byron

[Byron Emu]

Hi Gaie

Just got back from holidays and saw your messages

My email is:       DONE, thanks

Cheers

Byron Emu (aka Rob Umney)

[Gaie]

Thanks Byron

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