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Kirkstall Road, LONDON, SW2 4HD

Taken in the spring of 1949 from number 48

In the Telford Park Estate, which has always been a bit posher than the rest of Streatham. Built up from the 1870s loosely in a Queen Anne style, the houses were designed by E.J. Tarver. Unusually, many are single residences.

A cluster of three early C19th survivals - some achievement on this road - villas in the Gothick style. The addition of the 'k' denotes the fact that the style is only superficial, being employed to keep up with the latest fashion. Scratch a Gothick building and (usually) a Classical one is revealed. Here, not much scratching is needed, the nod to Gothic being the pointed window tracery. Grade II listed.

Designed by Frank Verity, Beverley and Homer in c1935. A typical 30s block of flats with metal Crittall windows, and "attractive sunray metalwork" above the front doors. 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 ).

Designed, like the neighbouring block, by Verity, Beverley and Homer in c1935. It curves round into Telford Avenue, and has a number of balconies, and shops on the ground floor. 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 sizeable block of flats, with shops, designed by Frank Harrington in 1931. The most distinctive features are the four pantiled belvederes with arched openings. 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 ).