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De Montfort Parade, Streatham High Road, LONDON, SW16 1BU

On the west side of Streatham High Road

On the west side of Streatham High Road.

Pub on Streatham High Road. Internally, bar right, drinking areas front and back on different levels; TV, games machines, darts. Cask ales on offer at my visit: Greene King IPA, Morland Old Speckled Hen. For some customer comments, see http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/37/3737/Five_Bells/Streatham

Built in c1933 and the architect was Henry Braddock. Of red brick with Ionic and Tuscan pilasters. It is within the Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area. The course of Streatham High Road has been a major highway between London and Sussex since Roman times. Its current appearance is largely attributable to two major spells of development. The first was during the late C19th following the opening of Streatham Hill station in 1856, and the second was after 1911 when the line to Victoria was electrified. Though much-maligned and undoubtedly blighted by heavy traffic, closer examination reveals that the road is lined with a number of interesting buildings, some of which reflect the period between the wars when Streatham was a fashionable centre of entertainment. Information from Lambeth Council (http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/exeres/CE4B5CE1-0387-40ED-B5A9-273A5160C34A.htm ).

A lively building of c1905 with an octagonal corner tower topped by a lantern, striped and patterned brickwork, a shaped gable and a trio of oriel windows. It is within the Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area. The course of Streatham High Road has been a major highway between London and Sussex since Roman times. Its current appearance is largely attributable to two major spells of development. The first was during the late C19th following the opening of Streatham Hill station in 1856, and the second was after 1911 when the line to Victoria was electrified. Though much-maligned and undoubtedly blighted by heavy traffic, closer examination reveals that the road is lined with a number of interesting buildings, some of which reflect the period between the wars when Streatham was a fashionable centre of entertainment. Information from Lambeth Council (http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/exeres/CE4B5CE1-0387-40ED-B5A9-273A5160C34A.htm ).

A view north from the Mount Ephraim Road bus stop.

This fine building is just to the south of the Mount Ephraim Road junction. Presumably the southward continuation of this block was a victim of war damage.

The corner turreted buildings in this stretch of the High Road were built first, c1905, with the sections between filled in as demand arose. This group is of red brick with painted and stone decoration. It is within the Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area. The course of Streatham High Road has been a major highway between London and Sussex since Roman times. Its current appearance is largely attributable to two major spells of development. The first was during the late C19th following the opening of Streatham Hill station in 1856, and the second was after 1911 when the line to Victoria was electrified. Though much-maligned and undoubtedly blighted by heavy traffic, closer examination reveals that the road is lined with a number of interesting buildings, some of which reflect the period between the wars when Streatham was a fashionable centre of entertainment. Information from Lambeth Council (http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/exeres/CE4B5CE1-0387-40ED-B5A9-273A5160C34A.htm ).

By the Horse and Groom on the left.

Another view of Leigham Hall Mansions (see here: Image]), with the courtyard development, Streatham Court, another job by R. Toms and Partners, just visible behind.