Lambeth’s Heritage Festival is on throughout September with over 60 events across the borough. LEAF Tenants and Residents Association neighbours will be part of the festival, sharing what they’ve learnt from delving into archives and talking to friends, neighbours, past and present, and family about their memories of Loughborough Road.
The LEAF TRA Loughborough Road history project events during Lambeth Heritage Festival month are:
Three exhibitions
- From 5-22 September visit the San Mei Gallery for an exhibition on the life and works of Nellie Roberts, orchid artist extraordinaire, the first and longest-serving orchid artist at the RHS, who lived and worked in Loughborough Road throughout her career
- Visit the Lambeth Archives at Minet Library during September, for an exhibition exploring the history of Loughborough Road’s shops, pubs and people
- Look out for the posters outside shops and pubs on Loughborough Road telling the stories of each property. The Jamm (formerly the White Horse) and Loughborough Hotel will feature history posters, along with a number of the shops near the fiveways junction.
Orchid painting by Nellie Roberts c.1921 for a private orchid collector showing her personal label that she painted at 72 Loughborough Road. Tracey Gregory collection.
Two talks at San Mei Gallery (Loughborough Hotel) 39a Loughborough Road SW9 7TB:
- 12 September 7pm – Royal Horticultural Society orchid artist Deborah Lambkin discusses Nellie Roberts’ work and the role and history of orchid and botanical artists. £5 book here through eventbrite.
- 19 September 7pm – Tracey Gregory talks about the fascinating tales she’s found out about Loughborough Road’s shops, pubs and people. FREE, contact Leaf TRA to book. Contact details below.
Leach’s ‘oil and colourman shop’ 67 Loughborough Road – George Leach who ran the shop on the left. To the right ‘They boy’ who ran up and down steps getting items for customers. Looks far from a boy! Leach’s family photo collection. Year unknown but looks like 1920s or 30s as seems Randall and Sons ironmongers are at 65, which Leach’s took over in 1933 to become the double Leach’s hardware and oil shop.
To find our more or to share your memories of Lougborough Road, contact leaftra@gmail.com.
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Download the brochure for the Lambeth Heritage Festival here.
