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Pinfold Road, LONDON, SW16 2SN

Corner of A23 and Pinfold Road.

South of the Odeon, the 1930s architecture of the High Road is replaced by Victorian and Edwardian. This small group of c1900 exhibits many of the characteristics of the rest of the road - Dutch-style shaped gables, patterned stonework, and an oriel at the corner. 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 rare incursion into Streatham of a big name architect, in this case Richard Norman Shaw. Built in 1872-73 for G.H. Best.

A small 1930s parade of shops with offices above. The stepped parapet in the centre is a typical motif of the time. Below it is a plaque, and below that the windows have stone surrounds and aprons. Mysteriously, records suggest the involvement of three architects - Bernard George (No. 65), H. Smith of Hove (No. 69), and Edgar Taylor (Nos. 69-73). 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 fine row of shops and flats, which dates from 1909 and shows a variety of building materials and decorative touches. The block is punctuated by castellated turrets at each end, and has a decorative plaque (Image]) and semi-circular window in the middle. The ironwork on the roof shows touches of Art Nouveau. Also, note the oval window in the return elevation on Sunnyhill Road. 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 close-up of a decorative stone carving of the head of Medusa. See here for a fuller view of the whole building: Image]

The building behind the bus with the green dome and the large clock is Streatham Public Library