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  LondonTown.com | Balham High Road Guide | Balham High Road London, SW12, England, UK | London Streets by Street
The nearest underground station to Balham High Road is 'Balham Tube' which is about 5 minutes to the South West.
Balham Railway Station, Balham High Road, (4 mins to the South)
Balham Tube, Balham High Road, (5 mins to the South West)
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/balham_high_road_896.html   (470 words)

  
  Balham, London Information
Most of Balham is in the London Borough of Wandsworth although a small portion of the London SW12 (Balham) Postcode area is actually within the London Borough of Lambeth, creating ambiguity over the extent of the neighbourhood.
Balham is situated between four south London Commons, Clapham Common to the north, Wandsworth common to the west, Tooting Graveney Common to the south, and the adjoining Tooting Bec Common to the east - the latter two historically distinct areas are referred to by both Wandsworth council and most local people as Tooting Common.
It possesses a railway to tube interchange (the origin of the phrase "Balham-Gateway to the South" was reputedly a genuine Southern Railway advertisement from the 1926 opening of the tube station).
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Balham,_London   (667 words)

  
 Victorian London - Districts - Areas - Balham
Balham is not a parish in itself, and, like many other suburban neighbourhoods which have grown up since London began to live out of town, it is difficult to say where it begins and where it ends.
Balham Hill Chapel, intended as a chapel of ease to Streatham Church, and about as ugly a specimen of an ecclesiastical structure as can be found, was built in 1807, and still remains a monument of what monstrosities in the way of architectural art our grandfathers were capable of.
Balham Park-road, Upper Tooting Park, St. Nicholas-road, are all pretty roads, in which at present the houses are but few and far between, and consequently have a charming rural air which has not yet been spoilt by any ugly specimens of the modern gingerbread residence.
www.victorianlondon.org /districts/balham.htm   (1573 words)

  
 BALHAM.COM - History of Balham
Until around 200 years ago Balham was a hamlet of farms and a few country houses on the old Roman road of Stane Street, and was part of the parish of Streatham.
Despite undergoing many changes, the shopping centre remains a vital part of Balham's life to this day, and improvements such as the recent ones in Hildreth Street, the market street, are playing their part in boosting Balham's vitality.
Scandal came to Balham in 1876, when Charles Bravo was poisoned at the Priory, Bedford Hill.
www.balham.com /community/balhamhistory1.htm   (348 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Balham New Road Guide | Balham New Road London, SW12, England, UK | London Streets by Street
The nearest underground station to Balham New Road is 'Balham Tube' which is about 10 minutes to the South West.
Balham Railway Station, Balham High Road, (9 mins to the South West)
Balham Tube, Balham High Road, (10 mins to the South West)
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/balham_new_road_bb7.html   (239 words)

  
 Property to rent in Balham Hill
Comprising of an open plan kitchen and reception room with all modern units and appliances, double doors leading to a private rear garden, three double rooms, seperate bathroom and modern wet room.
A bright and spacious four bedroom semi-detached house within reach of Balham Northern Line and BR and the shops and restaurants on Balham High Road.
A stunning three bedroom Victorian family house situated on a quiet residential street moments from the bars and resturants in Balham.
www.rightmove.co.uk /property-to-let-in--balham-hill--south-west-london.rsp/svr/3001   (403 words)

  
 Properties for sale in Balham
Read more about this property for sale in Balham.
Offering a beautiful interior and a private garden, this superb four bedroomed house is very well presented and benefits from bright rooms and a great location.
Featuring a stunning mix of contemporary finishing and period character, this fantastic and unique two bedroomed split-level apartment has been finished to the highest standards with beautiful wood floors throughout.
www.foxtons.co.uk /properties/uk-london-balham-9/properties-for-sale-in-balham.html   (419 words)

  
 Balham Nursery School   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Amongst wide ranging proposals, it is suggested that most of the existing Social Services run children’s centres for 2 – 3 year olds are closed and that services for vulnerable 2 – 3 year olds are reconfigured.
Furthermore, it is suggested that the three local authority maintained nursery schools, of which Balham nursery school is one, would expand their existing role.
Balham nursery school would be in the second phase of Wandsworth’s developments and would grow into a Sure Start Phase 2 Children’s Centre.
www.balham-nursery.wandsworth.sch.uk /futureofbalhamnurseryschool.htm   (969 words)

  
 Balham Kitchen & Bar London - Restaurant Review, , 15-19 Bedford Hill
One of Balham Kitchen and Bar’s many charms is that it’s divided into lots of different areas, giving you several venues for the price of one.
Balham Kitchen and Bar is deservedly popular — it’s exactly where hundreds of other London bars would like to be.
Balham may be Nappy Valley, but it’s almost worth investing in an MPV just so you can claim this impressive venture as your local.
www.viewlondon.co.uk /review_2853.html   (370 words)

  
 Reg Groves: The Balham Group (Doc.1)
The principal charge against the group and against these comrades is that of “opposing the line of the Party in relation to the World Anti-War Congress”.
For appealing to Lenin’s method against Rolland and Barbusse at this time, on the eve of war, the Balham Group is liquidated and its point of view suppressed.
While this criminal farce at Amsterdam is described as the fight against war, the actual danger of war grows greater.
www.marxists.org /history/etol/document/balham/bg06.htm   (1026 words)

  
 London My Balham
I have lived in Balham and now live at the top part of Streatham Common where it is quiet and we have the common and Rookery and cafe just across the road.
Balham is probably one of the best places to live in South London, its very family orientated and the people are friendly.
True, Balham high street is slowly but surely metamorphosizing into bourgoisie upper middle class haven for yummy mummies pushing their little darlings about in £500 bugaboo prams who have the cash to splash on organic foodstuffs that cost an arm and a leg.
www.movethat.co.uk /London/My/Balham   (1550 words)

  
 Serviced Offices Balham - London Office Space
This attractive business centre is set within a sunny courtyard, with ground and first floor office space and also a spacious second floor penthouse and a roof top garden.
Storage and kitchen facilities are available, as well as access to the building 24 hours a day with finger print access control, use of meeting and conference rooms and landline calls to over 30 countries.
Offering 46,000 sq ft of space comprising 90 units ranging from 250 sq ft to 1000 sq ft. To let on a lease basis and benefiting from a high profile reception area, 24 hour access and CCTV monitoring.
www.londonofficespace.com /balham   (496 words)

  
 Balham
It remained an insignificant hamlet until the mid-1770s, when the first large houses began to appear on Balham Hill.
57 per cent of 16 to 74-year-olds in Balham are qualified to degree level or higher.
Balham was famously dubbed ‘Gateway to the South’ in Peter Sellers’ rendition of a sketch by Frank Muir and Denis Norden, and “the ugliest and most abominable of London’s unpleasing suburbs,” by
www.hidden-london.com /balham.html   (220 words)

  
 Did aliens visit Balham and Tooting?-UFO Casebook Files
And the unexplained phenomenon that left Balham and Tooting's Mulder's and Scully's stumped also had the Ministry Of Defence (MOD) scratching their heads.
Peter's equally baffled girlfriend Noriko Shimada, 46, a fashion designer from Balham, who was with him at the time said: "There was no sound and it was just the lights so I thought it was very weird.
Antonio Petrosino, manager of Double Espresso, Balham High Road, also saw the lights after leaving work and was joined by staff from another restaurant staring into the skies in amazement.
www.ufocasebook.com /balhamtooting.html   (353 words)

  
 Reg Groves: The Balham Group (Chap.1)
The leader of the Balham Group, R. Groves, now openly declares his absolute opposition to the united front line of the party, particularly in connection with the World Anti-War Congress.’ [4]
The passing over of the Balham Group members, together with Hugo Dewar of Tooting CP Group, gave the British Section a small but active membership in South West London, and one with a base in the local working class movement.
So long ago, so small an event, worth at most a line or two in the chronicles of our left movements – it is not surprising, then, that little has been written on it, or that what has, should have been either ill or inadequately informed.
www.marxists.org /history/etol/document/balham/bg02.htm   (3415 words)

  
 Learn to scuba dive in London with Dive Wimbledon, Dive Balham, Dive Putney and Dive Kingston Learn to dive.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Scuba diving is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and the quality of training and equipment available this century has also made it one of the safest.
Dive Balham, Dive Kingston, Dive Putney and Dive Wimbledon have a perfect safety record as do all their PADI instructors and divemasters.
Alternatively you are most welcome to complete your dives with Dive Balham and Dive Wimbledon so that you can spend more time relaxing on your holiday or join one of our holidays to Nuweiba in February, Dahab in April and El Quesir in June in the Red Sea.
divebalham.co.uk /Courses/LearnToDive.htm   (878 words)

  
 Property to buy from Andrews Estate Agents, Balham on rightmove.co.uk
Andrews Estate Agents has been established in Balham since 2004.
The branch, situated on Balham Station Road, is one of 6 Andrews branches providing comprehensive coverage across the South West of London.
Andrews in Balham is open 7 days a week, from 9.00am to 6.30pm weekdays, 9.00am to 5.00pm on Saturdays and 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sundays.
www.rightmove.co.uk /action/ShowBranch/svr/1012?ag_u=13135   (223 words)

  
 Balham
Balham flat available for short-term rentals for £300 a week
Located moments from the amenities of Balham and within easy reach of the shops, bars and restaurants of Clapham and Wandsworth, the property is close to all of the bars, restaurants and local amenities.
There is a cleaner who comes twice a week to make sure the flat is always in immaculate condition.
digitalmarketing.typepad.com /balham   (175 words)

  
 Balham Transportation - Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
Balham Station is served by both the Northern Line and the mainline.
There are also direct bus services from Balham to places as far afield as Brixton (number 355), Mitcham (#355), Tooting (#155), Elephant & Castle (#155), West Norwood (#315) and Crystal Palace (#249).
So should you ever decide to leave Balham once you've arrived - it couldn't be easier.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/Balham-317536/Transportation-Balham-BR-1.html   (198 words)

  
 Balham Community Church : Terms and Conditions
Balham Community Church expressly prohibits the copying of any protected materials on this website, except for the purposes of fair use as defined in the copyright law, and as described below.
Balham Community Church does not warrant that use of the text, images and content displayed on the website will not infringe the rights of third parties not owned by or affiliated with Balham Community Church.
Permission for such use is granted on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of Balham Community Church.
www.balhamcommunitychurch.com /User/Copyright.aspx   (367 words)

  
 Balham, London nursery school & day care - Teddies nurseries BUPA UK   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Balham, London nursery school & day care - Teddies nurseries BUPA UK home
Teddies Nurseries Balham is conveniently located between Balham train station and Tooting Bec station which takes you to central London within a few minutes, and is also within easy reach of the South Circular.
We are located in a Victorian house on Balham High Road.
teddiesnurseries.bupa.co.uk /asp/find_nursery/go_list_locations/balham.asp   (1114 words)

  
 Balham Flat or House to rent or buy. Balham Flats or Houses to rent or buy. Letting, Sales and Estate Agents. Holiday, ...
If you want to move to Balham as an executive or a professional with a family, or you are a student finding somewhere for the first time.
To help make your responses from agents better you must let the Estate Agent know as much of your requirements as possible including your budget, required location(s), furnished or unfurnished, move in date required, tenancy period and any other requirements that you feel are important.
It may be the Balham property you have been looking for.
www.net-lettings.co.uk /locations/areav_balham.htm   (646 words)

  
 Houses and Flats for sale in Balham SW12 - London Property Finder
For lots of useful information about living in Balham (SW12) such as public transport, nearest shops and amenities, property prices, schools and population demographics then click here
Whether you are looking for a detached house or a loft conversion in Balham there are a number of estate agents with good coverage of the area.
We pass on years of dealing in the residential market to buyers unfamiliar with the areas.
www.londonpropertyfinders.co.uk /balham.htm   (162 words)

  
 london my balham
Can anyone please recommend a builder in the Balham area (to do small to medium scale renovations) who is good, reasonable and quick on the job.
Forty-two years ago a young lady by the name of Clarissa Gonsalves lived in Huron Road, about halfway between Balham and Tooting Bec tube stations.
The food is excellent (try the stuffed chillies and the Rib Eye steak - and they do their own burgers).
www.movethat.co.uk /london/my/balham/?p=6   (791 words)

  
 Welcome to Balham - Gateway to the South
Click here to find out how they are helping to improve Balham.
Balham has an extensive range of restaurants, bars, cafés and pubs.
Frequently updated pages of local news and events in and around Balham.
www.balham.com   (225 words)

  
 Properties for sale in Balham Hill
Aspire are delighted to offer this superb two double bedroom apartment offered on Balham Hill convenient for the local bars and restaurants as well as...
A delightful two double bedroom first floor split level flat that is currently being refurbished to a high standard.The property has an amazing open...
A four bedroom first floor flat boasting a superb living space and ideally located for the facilities of Balham High Road.
www.propertyfinder.co.uk /property/browseBuy/L125104   (199 words)

  
 Balham Library, London (Ramsden Road)
London Online and Balham Library are separate entities and are in no way connected.
If you wish to contact Balham Library, please do so directly using the phone number or address provided.
Balham Library is based in Ramsden Road London.
www.londononline.co.uk /profiles/17141   (101 words)

  
 Homes and Property - Andrews Letting and Management, Balham
Beautifully decorated and part furnished, the flat benefits from smart modern décor with lots of built-in storage, a separate modern fitted kitchen with appliances, luxury bathroom, and lounge with window balcony.
Delightful two double bedroom period maisonette with garden close common and ¾ mile tube & rail This newly decorated flat benefits from private entrance and garden, is newly redecorated and has had a recently fitted luxury bathroom.
This beautiful house is easy to commute to Clapham Common Tube by Bus from Kings Avenue, and is midway between Balham and Streatham Hill.
www.homesandproperty.co.uk /agent.aspx?agentid=4177&opt=list&salerent=1   (1652 words)

  
 Shows A - Z : House Hunters : Balham Bound : Home & Garden Television
Although his flat is just a 10-minute Tube ride to work, he is eager to escape the concrete jungle of Stratford for greener pastures.
He's focused his search on Balham a suburban area close to his girlfriend, Sarah, and his drinking mates.
The streets are lined with hip cafes and trendy bars, but it also has the open space, trees and grass this two-time marathoner likes.
www.hgtv.com /hgtv/shows_hnt/episode/0,1806,HGTV_3855_37334,00.html   (254 words)

  
 Balham Court, London (Balham High Road)
London Online and Balham Court are separate entities and are in no way connected.
If you wish to contact Balham Court, please do so directly using the phone number or address provided.
Balham Court is based in Balham High Road London.
www.londononline.co.uk /profiles/17134   (101 words)

  
 Winkworth - Balham Office Area Overview
Balham and Clapham South have enjoyed considerable growth over the past five years and the process of gentrification continues at a pace.
The ever increasing range of bars, restaurants, cafes and pubs reflect the new affluence of the area and is beginning to rival its more established neighbors.
Balham comprises mainly Victorian terraced houses, converted flats and purpose built maisonettes.
www.winkworth.co.uk /offices/localinfo.asp?qaref=BAL   (253 words)

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