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Mitcham Lane, LONDON, SW16 6LQ

On the corner of Babington Road, built c1920 on the site of a mansion, Manor Park House. The ground floor has faience pilasters and is surmounted by a shallow dome. It is within the Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area. Information from Lambeth Council (http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/exeres/CE4B5CE1-0387-40ED-B5A9-273A5160C34A.htm ). Sorry lady, you just weren't quick enough.

Situated on the Green between the High Road and Mitcham Lane, the red and white stone Gothic fountain was designed in 1862 by the artist, William Dyce, who lived locally. It was moved from the junction of the two roads to its present location in the 1930s when the High Road was widened. The inscription reads, "For I will pour water on him that thirsts." The Green has recently been renovated and one of the trendy new seats can be seen on the right. The outdoor drinkers can now luxuriate in style. 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 decorative plaque recording the Hill Bros, local speculative builders, Broadway, the original name of the parade of shops, and the date 1884. A full view of the whole group can be seen here: Image]

A short group of late Victorian shops. It is within the Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area. Information from Lambeth Council (http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/exeres/CE4B5CE1-0387-40ED-B5A9-273A5160C34A.htm ).

A group of 1891 in a Queen Anne revival style, for example, see the pargetting in the gables. It is within the Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area. Information from Lambeth Council (http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/exeres/CE4B5CE1-0387-40ED-B5A9-273A5160C34A.htm ).

This notice gives the history of Streatham Green and the Dyce Fountain.

A closer view of the decorative plasterwork, and decorative brick panels under the windows. Both are well above eye-level so unlikely to be spotted by most people. It looks as if this building has recently been cleaned and renovated. A full view of the whole group can be seen here: Image]

Probably designed c1903 by the London County Council with Owen Fleming in charge. A handsome building of red brick with stone bands, a segmental pediment and sweeping mansard roof. The fire door survives. On the right are later garage doors built after the right half of the building was destroyed by a bomb on 17th October 1940, killing twelve firemen. It ceased being a fire station in 1971 and is now the South London Islamic Centre. It is within the Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill Conservation Area. Information from Lambeth Council (http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/exeres/CE4B5CE1-0387-40ED-B5A9-273A5160C34A.htm ).