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News and stories around Forest Hill


Forest Hill Society
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Planning: Bird In Hand Pub, 35 Dartmouth Road
The Forest Hill Society has objected to plans to change the Bird In Hand Pub, planning application DC/23/132691: Demolition of the...


Forest Hill Society
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Forest Hill Society Christmas Quiz
Join us for the Christmas quiz hosted by the Forest Hill Society at the All Inn One pub


Forest Hill Society
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Children's Book Sale
At the local Library we are hosting a children's book sale


Forest Hill Society
Jun 28, 20233 min read
Planning Objection: 2A Gaynesford Road
Planning + development committee objecting to this application on Gaynesford Road


Gary Thornton
Mar 28, 20223 min read
Leslie Eveleigh − Pioneer of the Silent Film
Leslie Eveleigh was one of the early silent film makers who retain an important place in the history of British cinema.


Gary Thornton
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Louis Drysdale – the Musical Professor of Westbourne Road
The amazing history of one of the most highly-regarded vocal tutors in Europe at the turn of the 20th century


Gary Thornton
Mar 28, 20213 min read
Tom Keating: The Forest Hill Forger
The fascinating history of a unique character in the world of (fake) art

Gary Thornton
Sep 16, 20202 min read
Millie 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.Â


Alistair Dey
Mar 9, 20185 min read
The Capitol and Other Lost Cinemas of Forest Hill
Alistair Dey looks at The Capitol pub and Forest Hill’s other former cinemas.


Derek Randall
Mar 8, 20183 min read
St Antholin’s Spire
In a little-visited corner of Forest Hill, a magnificent church spire emerges as if springing from the ground below


Alistair Dey
Mar 22, 20173 min read
A Recent History of Forest Hill Pubs
A history of Forest Hill's local pubs


Steve Grindlay
May 3, 20145 min read
Crystal Palace High Level Line
Did you know there used to be stations on Wood Vale at Lordship Lane and Forest Hill Road?

Michael Abrahams
Jan 25, 20123 min read
Conservation Areas
There are several conservation areas in Forest Hill. If you live in one, then there are certain impacts on your rights.
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