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25 January 1905 Margery Sharp was born. Author of 25 books who attended Streatham Hill High 1914-23
Most famous work is The Rescuers series about a mouse named Miss Bianca, adapted for film.

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2021-01-25

6 January 1840 Frances Burney died. Satirical novelist, diarist playwright, daughter of Dr Charles Burney, a Worthy. Fanny Burney- good friend of Hester Thrale who lived at "Streatham Park" and regularly stayed https://t.co/KMfH03wTQt

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2021-01-06

Christmas 100 years ago in 1920 this appeared in the London Illustrated London News. Artist is Arthur Butcher of 188 Wellfield Rd . More in John Brown's book "A Streatham Christmas" https://t.co/D3fErShFAw

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2020-12-20

12 December 1869 Edward Bradley died
English clergyman and novelist who painted ''Streatham Common'', c.1850; watercolour https://t.co/jXaH1HkaFp

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2020-12-12

17 November each year Elizabeth Howland gifted £2 to be paid for the preaching of a sermon at St Leonard's
This being the anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth 1 https://t.co/jXaH1HkaFp

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2020-11-17

Francis & Son, Department Store with branches in Brixton, Clapham Junction, Peckham and Streatham. Advertisement in the firm's Jubilee Brochure, Christmas 1889. https://t.co/mva2VfFlNd

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2019-12-11

"Queeny" Thrale. The youngest of Hester and Henry Thrale's 12 children- 5 died in infancy (paintings by Zoffany and Joshua Reynolds). The family lived at Streatham Park/Place https://t.co/mva2VfFlNd

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2019-12-03

Artists Open House 2019 continues this weekend 11am-6pm! Pop down to / (& all around Wandsworth) to see local artists' work, including paintings, jewellery, ceramics & more! Info at https://t.co/xIcUkdkE7Q

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2019-10-12

We’re getting ready for the return of Artists Open House 2019 starting this weekend 11am-6pm! Pop down to / (& all around Wandsworth) to see local artists' work, inc paintings, jewellery, ceramics & more! Info at https://t.co/xIcUkdkE7Q

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2019-10-03

Have you planned your route for day one of Visit your arty neighbours, have some tea and cake, and be inspired by some fantastic art. Discover more on our website now: https://t.co/M1MYhobg3T

Featured artist: Emma Forrester, venue 71

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2018-10-06

In and there are 41 Open Houses and Studios to make your way round! Check out the trail to discover the eclectic mix of art on show: https://t.co/wSMEMPbIlu
Image: Emma Forrester, venue 71
https://t.co/wSMEMPbIlu

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2018-09-30