Old London Mush

[Sam Tyler]

I've followed a Twitter feed from someone called Old London Mush @london_mush who has been posting some old photos from around the capital.

He posted an interesting picture last night of a section of Brook Green, Hammersmith that many on here may recognise as it is the opposite side of the green to St Pauls School, past Caithness Road towards the Hammersmith Road end of the green:

I could recognise the higher building behind but clearly the old houses have been demolished so for comparison here is the Now scene:

Look at the difference, they had gardens!

Sam.

[Villain]

Fantastic find that Sam, many thanks for sharing it

I can remember when most of West London looked like that, Hammersmith, Shepards Bush, Acton etc, parts of it still do of course but 'boring new build' stuff soon appears when a Victorian property is not seen as worth renovating and is demolished at the drop of a hat. We do need new dwellings granted but everything is so characterless these days. The area around the Bush where my Great Gran grew up was just like that photo... timeless!

Villain

[Sam Tyler]

Another look through past posts has bought up this: Langham Mansions in Warwick Road, Earls Court that is a well-used road during past Sweeney meets. You'd only get this view from the rear window of the car as it is a one-way street:

And here we are today:

Not much has changed aside from the brick wall around the school playground.

Sam.

[Sam Tyler]

Another one, this time from Fulham and the location of the Fulham Pottery in New King's Road, Fulham:

And today:

Sam.

[Villain]

Brilliant - I love the way everything looks brown in the old photos, just how I remember it. A lot more road markings these days though and (generally speaking) a lot more roadside furniture and signage around London.

Villain

[Dirty Epic]

Some great pics there Sam may have a look at Old Mush's site asap too ;) Thanks for sharing

[Athene Noctua]

These are spot-on, Sam Tyler. Just catches the tail end of the period before the pressure for high density housing really took grip. Pleased that large red-brick on the corner has survived, mind you probably listed.

I was coming back through south east London yesterday, and somewhere on that old A20 route (Old Kent Rd / Lee Green area), I passed a pub. On the side of the building, up high, was the fabulous old 'Take Courage' sign (stood out rather than painted). Must also be listed.

I've always been fascinated by those traces of old / previous shops on the side of buildings; they don't really do that any more. You see a lot when you're on the rail routes into London as you see angles you wouldn't on the ground. The ones that survive are up high.

I've documented a few in the town where I live now.

[Charles Bronson]

Well done Sam. Some cracking photos there.  
I have a book full of great photos of the London areas, (High Streets etc.) in the 50's and 60's, it's called "Living Memories" compiled by a guy called Martin Andrew.
I will have to try and have a look at that site you mentioned.

[The Saint]

Great photos Sam, thanks for posting them

The Saint

[Vienna]

Great photos there, Sam. It's always interesting to look at this sort of thing.

Thanks for posting them

Vienna