Gary ThorntonMar 28, 20223 min readLocal HistoryLeslie Eveleigh − Pioneer of the Silent FilmLeslie Eveleigh was one of the early silent film makers who retain an important place in the history of British cinema.
Gary ThorntonSep 9, 20213 min readLocal HistoryLouis Drysdale – the Musical Professor of Westbourne RoadThe amazing history of one of the most highly-regarded vocal tutors in Europe at the turn of the 20th century
Gary ThorntonMar 28, 20213 min readLocal HistoryTom Keating: The Forest Hill ForgerThe fascinating history of a unique character in the world of (fake) art
Gary ThorntonSep 16, 20202 min readLocal HistoryMillie Small (1946‒2020)The singer Millie Small, who died aged 73 in May, may be one of the more surprising musical connections to Forest Hill.
Derek RandallMar 8, 20183 min readLocal HistorySt Antholin’s SpireIn a little-visited corner of Forest Hill, a magnificent church spire emerges as if springing from the ground below
Alistair DeyMar 22, 20173 min readLocal HistoryA Recent History of Forest Hill PubsA history of Forest Hill's local pubs
Steve GrindlayMay 3, 20145 min readLocal HistoryCrystal Palace High Level LineDid you know there used to be stations on Wood Vale at Lordship Lane and Forest Hill Road?