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Random pic 29 May 2021

Sniffer dogs           https://flic.kr/p/2kKfDHf

Michael Ixer ● 1990d0 Comments ● 1990d

Air-raid shelters in Putney

Does anyone know what communal air-raid shelters were built in Putney? I believe some were built beneath the Wandsworth Park/Disraeli Gardens area (still there?), and that there were plans to built some under Putney Lower Common, but I'm not aware of any in central Putney. Were the vaults under the east end of Lower Richmond Road (now used by Putney Pies and Tequila Mockingbird) used, for example? Or those under the south end of the bridge, used by St Mary's Church? There's a pen & ink drawing by Australian artist Eric Wilson titled "Air-raid shelter under Putney Bridge".

Philip John Evison ● 1997d17 Comments ● 1990d

Random pic 28 May 2021

A bird's i360 view of Brighton           https://flic.kr/p/2jK9xWL

Michael Ixer ● 1991d6 Comments ● 1990d

Mo Dingle

Lovely pictures on the front page of Maureen Dingle who helped at the RSPCA. Also worked in Robert Dyas, remembering her as she past away recently.

Barbara Stevens ● 1990d4 Comments ● 1990d

Please can you help support Roehampton Community Week (5-11 July)

Please can you help support Roehampton Community Week (5-11 July)?  This community-led initiative for Roehampton and West Putney has gathered much support and interest since it was proposed in 2020.  Now with involvement from local schools, faith groups, community organisations and local residents, a full programme of events covering six key themes is planned – see www.roehamptoncommunityweek.com for details.   With initial funding and support from Wandsworth Council secured, the organising group is in need of further funds to ensure that all planned activities go ahead – and that Community Week leaves a lasting impact for local residents and their families.  Please help if you can – visit the JustGiving page https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/roehamptoncommunityweek

Putney Society ● 2000d1 Comments ● 1991d

Random pic 27 May 2021

The Little People.             https://flic.kr/p/2jDijS8

Michael Ixer ● 1992d0 Comments ● 1992d

Random pic 26 May 2021

Dusk over Oxfordshire           https://flic.kr/p/2kbC3up

Michael Ixer ● 1993d0 Comments ● 1993d

The Martin Bashir Interview

Earl Spencer has asked the Met. Police to look again at the circumstances of that interview. I hope the police do investigate — TV Licensing are quick enough to threaten people with prosecution if they don’t have a licence and you can still go to prison for not paying.

Martine Guy ● 1997d72 Comments ● 1993d

Trust Ford Wimbledon

They are not Dee's anymore they are Trust Ford, Plough Lane, Wimbledon. They are the one's who are in trouble for cutting trees.

Barbara Stevens ● 1993d2 Comments ● 1993d

Random pic 25 May 2021

The clock at Hanwell, Ealing        https://flic.kr/p/2h5MwTQ

Michael Ixer ● 1994d0 Comments ● 1994d

Leaseholders Together Rally 15 July

Big demo planned for July, for details see herehttps://nationalleaseholdcampaign.org/leaseholderstogether/Even if you are not a leaseholder (I'm not) you may want to turn up. Currently, it's a terribly unfair system, legally and financially.

D. E. Buckner ● 1995d15 Comments ● 1994d

do you know where there are defibrillators in Putney?

Please can you let me know where there are defibrillators. Trying to compile a list. Thank you

Victoria Diamond ● 2000d7 Comments ● 1994d

Wake up Wandsworth Council

Wake up Wandsworth Council! An online event for discussion about the climate and ecological emergency in Wandsworth - TUESDAY 18TH MAY 7:30-9PM.As you’ll probably know XR Wandsworth have been dismayed by the lack of progress from Wandsworth Council towards a greener future - and they’ve launched their campaign ‘Wake Up Wandsworth Council’ - to try and address this. They've drawn up demands of Wandsworth Borough Council in four key areas: air pollution, green spaces, food waste and divestment. They've pasted them on the front doors of the Town Hall + around the borough and begun a steady stream of actions in these four areas, and now they want to provide a forum to discuss. The aim of this zoom will be to lay out the rationale for these desperately needed demands AND how you can join in their campaign! There will be lots of time for questions and discussion.Come along to share your thoughts and collaborate. Sign up for free here! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wake-up-wandsworth-council-time-to-act-on-the-climate-emergency-tickets-153699257617?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch Please note the session will be recorded and you’ll be emailed a link to the recording if you register - so worth registering even if you can’t make it live!

Matt Palmer ● 2006d43 Comments ● 1995d

Random pic 24 May 2021

The Walkie Talkie looming over Lovat Lane in the City.       https://flic.kr/p/2kaH1Gq

Michael Ixer ● 1995d0 Comments ● 1995d

Proposed 18m Telecomm mast on Parkstead Road Green

Comments/Objections are open on a planning application for an 18 metre (60ft) telecomm mast to sit on the semi-circular green between Parkstead Rd and Pleasance Rd (Dover House Estate area) At 18m  the mast will tower over the existing trees and visually dominate the area .. the development is totally out of keeping with Dover houses conservation area status and the rules the dover house homeowners are expected to follow.  Please follow the link to view the planning application/to object https://planning2.wandsworth.gov.uk/planningcase/comments.aspx?case=2021%2f2179

Niccie Willis ● 2000d3 Comments ● 1996d

Random pic 23 May 2021

Pete Townshend in conversation with Mariella Frostrup at Central Hall Westminster; November 19     https://flic.kr/p/2k3XBHd

Michael Ixer ● 1996d0 Comments ● 1996d

Putney Police Station

Can anyone tell me in which year the police station on Upper Richmond closed, when the building was demolished, and what came between the police station closing and Daley Fitness opening in 2015. I've been told it was a bed shop, and I've got the name 'Sweet Dreams' in my head?

Philip John Evison ● 2006d8 Comments ● 1996d

The Middle East

Why is it that so many peoples who profess to follow a religion which they say preaches peace and love engage in such horrors as we are witnessing now in the news coverage? The killing of children can never be justified yet there are some who excuse it so. Sickening, absolutely sickening - where are the voices in opposition to the violence?

Clifford Cowell ● 2001d9 Comments ● 1996d

Random pic 22 May 2021

Mount Vernon - Virginia, USA               https://flic.kr/p/2kXMw58

Michael Ixer ● 1997d0 Comments ● 1997d

Another scam ...

... for taking control of WhatsApp accounts:https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/whatsapp-scam-hack-warning-news-b1851552.html

Michael Ixer ● 1997d3 Comments ● 1997d