Egyptian geese and goslings on Mitcham Common earlier today

Mitcham News articles from 1977, starting with Mud at Phil and Wendy Bowdery's wedding. Includes fires at Pye Records, and in December at Yorkshire Road during the firemen's strike. Plus kites on the Common and faults at the red flats.

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Mitcham Vestry Hall, built in 1887, had a bell on top of the clocktower for summoning the volunteer firemen. For it be heard in Colliers Wood, the tower was built to 80 feet high. (the bell in the photo was photoshopped on - the original was removed in WW2)

the ventilation spire on top of Mitcham Vestry Hall

"Gunsite Scrub Clearance
By
Mill House
30th January 2025
At the end of January – early February, scrub will be cleared on the Gunsite as part of the acid grassland restoration program. The map below details the location."
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Manuel Vidal's barbershop is open after being closed for almost 3 months, due to family illness. He awaits the return of his regulars! I visited today, 21st Jan 2025, and had a much needed haircut. Note new times. 327 London Rd, Mitcham CR4 4BE maps.app.goo.gl/1hsiCfHmhffa...

10 facts about Mitcham's Vestry Hall you might not know about! A 3-minute YouTube video reveals all: youtu.be/W-lLNYytfzk

Lost Pubs of Mitcham and surrounding areas - The Princess Royal, abbey Road, Merton youtu.be/pa0SQTwz074

Mitcham Parish Church in the winter sun - photo taken Thursday, 2nd January, 2025 at 2.30pm

2024 Mitcham Quiz - just for fun - no prizes! 5 rounds of 5 questions each. Answers will be on 3rd Jan 2025.

I have a vague recollection of the Baked Potatoes shop in Mitcham Road, Tooting. How long was it there? This clip from The Bill aired 18th November 1993, as viewed from Bickley Street, next to The Foresters Arms (now The Antelope).