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  Victorian London - Entertainment and Recreation - Parks, Commons and Heaths - Clapham Common
Clapham Common is of course one of the most accessible rendezvous for these itinerant vendors but certain industries are more particularly successful on this spot.
During the season they flock to the Common; though the demand for the class of portrait they produce is of so constant a character, that one photographer at least has found it worth his while to remain in the neighbourhood even during the winter.
Altogether it will be seen that the commons and open spaces in and about London, are not merely useful in maintaining the health of the population, and as affording some space for recreation; but they also open out new fields of industry for those who earn their living out of doors.
www.victorianlondon.org /entertainment/claphamcommon.htm   (1635 words)

  
 Hotels in around near Clapham Common London Parks Hotel Accommodation
Clapham Common is a triangular area of grassland of about 200 acres (0.8 km²) in size, situated between Clapham, Battersea and Balham in south London, England.
Also on the common in the Clapham bandstand which is the oldest bandstand in Europe and is currently having work done on it after fundraising being done for and a nation heratige lottery grant.
Clapham Common tube station and Clapham South tube station are on the edge of the park.
www.guidetorichmond.co.uk /london-parks/Clapham-Common.html   (394 words)

  
 London Borough of Lambeth | Clapham Common ward census information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Clapham common covers a third of the ward, and it has both Clapham North and Clapham Common tube stations on its boundary.
The population of Clapham Common ward rose from 11,086 in 1991 to 12,270, an increase of 10.7%.
Clapham Common is the least deprived ward, with the highest proportion of not deprived households and the lowest proportion of deprived and severely deprived households.
www.lambeth.gov.uk /NR/exeres/92267C7E-F900-43B0-B384-4F50F3486B44.htm   (352 words)

  
 history
Clapham especially felt the impact of the Industrial Revolution, the increase in public transport [horse-drawn] and the expanding railway network: Clapham Junction opened in 1853.
Bonfires were lit on Clapham Common as part of an anti-popery demonstration, and local papers report Protestant missionaries denouncing the Redemptorist intruders.
Located around the common were many small factories producing vital parts for the war effort, and the Common itself was taken over by anti-aircraft guns and barrage balloons.
www.geocities.com /stmarys_clapham/history.html   (2788 words)

  
 StudyStay.com - Euro Lodge Clapham
Clapham South Underground Station is just a stone's throw away, providing you with fast underground connections to the City, the West End and North London.
Clapham is home to many trendy bars and restaurants for you to sample during your UK study stay.
The nearest station to Euro Lodge Clapham is Clapham South, located on the borders of zones 2 and 3.
www.studystay.com /euro_lodge_clapham.htm   (428 words)

  
 Clapham Bars and Pubs in London - Recommended Clapham Bars and Pubs London, Clapham London Pubs and Bars
Clapham is a seemingly never ending source of bars and pubs for the avid social butterfly.
The Clapham North is an intimate, cosy venue with a wide selection of dishes available across its extensive food menu.
Revolution on Clapham High Street is located in an amazing glass building with a cool interior and a variety of vodka based drinks to choose from.
www.viewlondon.co.uk /Clapham-Bars-recommended-london.html   (387 words)

  
 Carpet Cleaning Clapham SW4
Natsume Soseki's lodgings in Clapham, South LondonAfter the coming of the railways, Clapham developed as a suburb for daily commuters into central London, and by 1900, it had fallen from favour with the upper classes.
In the twentieth century, Clapham was seen as an unremarkable suburb, often cited as representing the thoughts of the ordinary people: the so-called "man on the Clapham omnibus".
The other side of the Common, encompassing Battersea Rise, Northcote Road and the area known as "Between the Commons", is popular with young middle-class professional families: Northcote Road is not known as "Nappy Valley" for nothing.
www.anyclean.co.uk /carpet-cleaning-clapham-sw4.html   (725 words)

  
 Friends of Clapham Common - About The Friends of Clapham Common
FCC started life as the Clapham Common Residents Association (CCRA) which was formed by a group of local residents concerned about the decline of Clapham Common.
It's the only voluntary organisation wholly dedicated to Clapham Common since 1836 when the first residents committee was established to "improve the condition of the common".
Initially mainly residents on the Wandsworth side of the Common were involved but members have been recruited from all sides of the Common.
www.claphamcommon.org /about.shtml   (645 words)

  
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Located within 1 mile of Clapham Common, Clapham South Tube, the "Abbeville Village" and the facilities and amenities of Balham, an early inspection is advised.
Bairstow Eves Clapham are pleased to bring to the market this first floor 2 bedroom split level maisonette in need of modernisation and updating.
Bairstow Eves Clapham are delighted to offer to the market this 3 bedroom purpose built flat on the 2nd floor in need of some updating.
www.findaproperty.com /agentprops.aspx?agentid=1664&edid=00&salerent=0&res=1   (1075 words)

  
 Clapham Lacrosse Club
Clapham Ladies Lacrosse Club was founded in London in 1998 and the ethos has always been about providing a mixture of competitive and friendly matches - but more importantly a fun environment where you can carry on playing lacrosse after School or University.
We will be training there until the end of March and then we take over Clapham Common for a throw around over the summer months until the new season begins again.
Clapham Ladies compete in the South West League in the first division as well as hosting the Rosebowl Tournament.
www.claphamlacrosse.co.uk   (452 words)

  
 Spate of violent muggings on Clapham Common before murder - UK News Headlines
Police had stepped up patrols on the common and warned gay cruisers of the risk of violent robberies after two men tried to strangle a man there with a piece of wire.
Murder squad detectives are now hunting two men after the 24-year-old was found unconscious in an area of woodland on the common known to be frequented by cruisers.
He was allegedly mugged after meeting a man on the common and allowing him into his car.
www.lse.co.uk /ShowStory.asp?story=GD1618682Y&news_headline=spate_of_violent_muggings_on_clapham_common_before_murder   (542 words)

  
 Clapham Common - Things to do in London - All in London
To date there have been annual firework displays on bonfire night, open air cinemas in the summer free of charge, and the Common has hosted a number of often big-name concerts to which everyone is invited.
Even on a daily basis, there are tennis courts, the popular Windmill pub with its summer beer garden and the cafe in the middle of the common all of which serve to attract people onto the green.
There are currently plans to give the Common a face-lift with £250k of new investment from the local Lambeth Council.
www.allinlondon.co.uk /clapham-common.php   (290 words)

  
 Homophobic attack on Clapham Common- from Pink News- all the latest gay news from the gay community - Pink News
A violent homophobic assault on Clapham Common left the victim unconscious in hospital with a broken leg.
The 40 year old victim was approached on Saturday at 4am as he walked near a wooded area of Clapham Common.
The attacker, said to be in mid 40s, with dark skin, was wearing a fl hooded top with a white band on the hood and dark trousers, had earlier behaved in an aggressive manner towards a 29 year old man on the Common, pulling his scarf and causing minor injuries to his neck.
www.pinknews.co.uk /news/articles/2005-901.html   (360 words)

  
 Clapham Common : Jeremy Brett Memorial Garden Petition
England's Clapham Common is one of London's most appealing greenspaces; any changes must certainly be made to enhance the community as well as the Common itself.
We hope to achieve this goal by 2005 for the 10th year since Mr Brett's passing, to honour a man who was one of Britain's most gifted actors, an unselfish and caring human being...a man who truly loved Clapham Common and an inspiring role model for generations to come.
The Clapham Common : Jeremy Brett Memorial Garden Petition to Lambeth Parks & Greenspace Unit was created by Jeremy Brett Memorial Group and written by Kelley Sweat.
www.petitiononline.com /CCJB2005   (382 words)

  
 The Bellevue, 1 Clapham Common South Side, Clapham Common SW4 7AA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Bellevue, 1 Clapham Common South Side, Clapham Common SW4 7AA
The pub remains hell-bent on putting up pictures, and on our visit it was hard to see if these were to be decoration or for sale - but hell, it's probably what Clapham sorts want.
We were last in on quietish afternoon, so it was hard to say if Patsies and Edinas still proliferate here.
www.fancyapint.com /main_site/thepubs/pub1287.html   (259 words)

  
 Clapham Common, Clapham - London - UK Attraction
One of South London’s largest green areas, the triangular common separates Battersea, Balham and Clapham.
About 200 acres in size, the common is more often than not filled with runners, dog walkers and sports teams playing a variety of sports.
Flanked by beautiful Georgian town houses and mature trees the area is a great place to relax with friends, a picnic and a bottle of wine on a summer’s day.
www.ukattraction.com /london/clapham-common.htm   (176 words)

  
 Viking - The Power Station - Busking at Clapham Common Station
There were only a pair of stations where I could play that evening: Clapham Common or Vauxhall...not so far away from the Power Station.
I got off the train at Clapham Common, stepped into one of the exit corridors and looking around I chose to stop in the middle of the panels "northbound - southbound".
I will keep Clapham Common Station, the sound of the trains and the echo of my voice inside of me for ever...
www.ashtree.it /public/PowerStation/buskingclapham.htm   (1226 words)

  
 Fish South East - Coarse fishing venues in Greater London - Clapham Common Pond
From Balham, approach Clapham Common along Balham High Road.
Clapham Common Pond consists of two small well stocked coarse fishing lakes with great potential on public common, controlled by Clapham APS and Lambeth Council.
Fishing is free on this lake which holds Carp to 20lbs, roach, bream and tench.
www.fishsoutheast.co.uk /venueslondonclaphamcommon.htm   (122 words)

  
 Perambulation of Clapham Common, Clapham, 1800
Perambulation of Clapham Common from C.Smith's 'Actual Survey of the Road from London to Brighthelmston', 1800.
This shows clearly that Clapham was an early suburb, fashionable from the late seventeenth century.
The common was developed by a committee of concerned local residents in the mid eighteenth century, mainly consisting of wealthy businessmen.
www.ideal-homes.org.uk /lambeth/clapham/perambulation-of-clapham-common.htm   (143 words)

  
 Second Clapham Common Attack (from This Is Local London)
Another man has been attacked on Clapham Common, just one week after police issued a warning about the popular gay cruising area.
The man was walking by the football and rugby changing rooms near Clapham Common West Side at 2am on Saturday, October 1, when he was assaulted by three men.
But he said men who cruise on the common should still be extremely careful and not leave themselves open to attack.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk /news/topstories/display.var.641172.0.second_clapham_common_attack.php   (295 words)

  
 Clapham Common :: Silence Is Not Golden
Wandsworth CID are investigating the incident, which occurred at approx 4am on Saturday 18th March close to the wooded area of the common next to the tennis courts.
The victim had started talking to the suspect prior to the assault, and during the conversation suggested he was gay.
We recognise that some people, particularly those using this area of the common may be reluctant to come forward, however we can assure them that any information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence and you will be treated sensitively.
www.silenceisnotgolden.org /appeals/metro-claphamcommon.aspx   (454 words)

  
 White House, Clapham Common, London - pub details # beerintheevening.com
Clapham Common (0.2 miles), Clapham North (0.4 miles), Clapham South (0.8 miles)
The drinks prices are a little scary (ie central London prices) but I feel this can be justified as this is one of the best places to drink and dance in Clapham or the surrounding area without compromsing on style, people or music.
When I told the lady on the door that I was disappointed with the venue and unlikely to return, she smiled and waved sarcastically at us.
www.beerintheevening.com /pubs/s/35/3584/White_House/Clapham_Common   (546 words)

  
 Flower Delivery Clapham Common | Florists Clapham Common | Send Flowers Clapham Common | Online Flower Shop
You can send a full range of premium quality flower bouquets to be delivered to Clapham Common.
Serenata Flowers is one of the leading Florists in the UK and delivers flowers daily to Clapham Common.
You can rest assure that your flower order to Clapham Common is treated with the utmost care by our professional florists.
www.serenataflowers.com /sendflowers.asp?flowerdelivery=Clapham_Common   (662 words)

  
 Park Explorer - Where - Clapham Common - Activity
In the second world war, London was increasingly in danger from air raids and the threat of invasion.
People who lived in the area needed safe places to hide when bombs were falling, and to use as fortifications in the case of attack.
Clapham Common, along with many other parks and gardens, became the site of public Air Raid Shelters in which people who lived locally, or who were caught out away from home during an Air Raid, could shelter from the bombs.
www.parkexplorer.org.uk /WND06_act1.htm   (255 words)

  
 Old Maps of Clapham Common   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Almost all of Clapham Commnon itself is on the map while to the NE of it are the closely packed streets of Clapham, with much of the High St, Holy Trinity church, Park Crescent, Polygon, St Peter's church.
Both maps have extracts from street directories, for numerous streets on the 1870 map, and for Bedford Road, Clapham Common, Clapham Park Road and The Pavement on the 1894 map.
The map links up with London Sheets 101 Battersea and Clapham to the north, 115 Wandsworth to the west, 116 Brixton to the east, 125 Clapham Park to the south.
www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk /claphamcommon.htm   (394 words)

  
 Properties for sale in Clapham
Offering spectacular views across Clapham Common, this unique seven bedroomed house is set within a wonderful terrace of houses built in 1852-1853.
Located moments from Clapham Common, this stunning five bedroomed house is beautifully presented throughout and boasts spacious reception room, stylish kitchen and patio garden.
This wonderful five bedroomed house is beautifully arranged over three floors to provide elegant living space with lovely period features, including 26' double reception room, 45' rear garden and off-street parking.
www.foxtons.co.uk /properties/uk-london-clapham-50/properties-for-sale-in-clapham.html   (399 words)

  
 London Borough of Lambeth | Clapham Common regeneration
The eagerly awaited restoration of Clapham Common Bandstand is now in full swing.
Lambeth Council, in partnership with the community-based Clapham Common Management Advisory Committee, has commissioned Land Use Consultants to produce a masterplan for the future of Clapham Common.
We want people to enjoy the common for years to come and the contribution of local people is crucial to devising the plan.
www.lambeth.gov.uk /Services/Environment/ParksGreenSpaces/ClaphamCommonRegeneration.htm   (344 words)

  
 Gay bashing attack on Clapham Common - UK News Headlines
A violent homophobic attack on a man which left him with a badly broken leg on Clapham Common took place just yards from where a young bar manager was beaten to death last October.
The 40-year-old victim was attacked at 4am on Saturday 18th March close to a wooded area known as a notorious gay cruising area.
DCI Sue Knight, who is leading the investigation, said:"We want to hear from anyone who may have information about this man, did you see him, have you been assaulted in similar circumstances.
www.lse.co.uk /ShowStory.asp?story=RP2223729J&news_headline=gay_bashing_attack_on_clapham_common   (499 words)

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