Warlingham "North" - I'll explain . . .
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- A Walk & Talk with specific focus on the area "north" of Warlingham Green, covering parts that viewers have shown an interest in, some historical discoveries and a surprise in the All Saint's Church graveyard that links to some stories I have told on RUclips and in my speaking engagements. All in all, a fun short walk!
UPDATE: From the comments, a more detailed account of the history of the scout hut and swimming pool (thanks Mark):
The current scout hut was built on what was the swimming bath. The original timber scout hut was demolished and two bungalows built on the site. The swimming pool closed late 50’s, early 60’s and left derelict for a number of years until the scout hut was built. If you go around the back of the scout hut some parts of the pool remain.
ERROR: I said Frampton's for Village News whereas that was on fact WL Coe.
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Another great interesting video alot of information, brings back alot of memories from the past
28 years since I was in Warlingham. Stopped at the co-op for some refreshments. Passing through.
Another great video Phil, I had no idea these footpaths existed. Regarding the laundry, would that be the Crewe Bank laundry? As a PO telephone apprentice in 1974 I recall engineers referring to it in the tea room at Warlingham exchange. A popular meeting point for line & customer engineers in their yellow vans😁 I never knew where the laundry was. Another place I have memories of visiting was the 100 club, a bit further down Farleigh Road on the left past the Meadows but before the school. It was a large house. I remember it being very dark inside because all the curtains were drawn & a lady in a dressing gown came down the stairs to show us where the telephone was, she asked if I was 18 (I had probably just turned 17). It wasn't as though we were there for a drink. Lol I think it was some sort of drinking club, very seedy looking. I often wondered what else went on there. The house is still there but now tucked behind a couple of newer build houses which front the road.
Thanks mate, I'm intrigued by your comments! The laundry may have been known as that due to its proximity to the Crewe's Place building and others nearby. That said in the spec I saw at the history centre it just referred to "Mint Walk Laundry" from 1930. I don't know about the other building. I thought that the Country Club set of buildings were all demolished after laying dereclict for a while and the Ryeland Homes built the Meadows. I'll keep digging . . .
@@philswallowYeah, I don't think it was anything to do with the country club, looked more like the sort of place the Krays might frequent 😊. I've searched but never found any reference to it. A local, retired telephone engineer might know! The house is just before the light industrial site that has just been razed to the ground.
Nice video Phil, enjoyed it. Would you consider a walk around Selsdon, Old Farleigh Road and around Kersey Drive in the 'newish' estate, round the back of the golf course? There are some great views in that neck of the woods. Cheers.
Thanks - yes, I’ll add it to my list. I’ve done the centre of Selsdon but there are various things of historical note in that area 👍🏻
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Phil, Great video!! Trip down memory lane for me. Good to see Boxwood Way again.
For info. The current scout hut was built on what was the swimming bath. The original timber scout hut was demolished and two bungalows built on the site.
The swimming pool closed late 50’s, early 60’s and left derelict for a number of years until the scout hut was built. If you go around the back of the scout hut some parts of the pool remain.
Thanks Mark, I will include your information about the Scout Hall history in the description as that really helps to tell the story!
Blimey, I had no idea there was a car park off the green!! Great video, not a part of Warlingham I'd visit much.
It’s little-known mate, despite having the usual “P” sign outside the entrance!
Brilliant, i remember all of it..
Looks like the allotments have gone. Steve Stimson used to live on Church Lane, me & Stan Todd lived on Ward Lane, Dennis lived on Crewes Lane. Love the video!
So many good memories are in my mind when I cover the old ground!
Great videos, can you do one on stuart road warlingham, history has it there used to be a large house and farm on the road but it burnt down because fire services couldn't get to it in early 1900s leading to Mr stuart selling of plots, 🙏
Thanks, I know that Stuart Road is private but I may be able to do something using maps and information from old newspapers - perhaps I can include it in a future live podcast, stay tuned!
I'm trying to locate a spot near Warlingham where our family collected blackberries to make jam.
We parked our car on the road, and could see the hospital clock-tower across the fields. Perhaps half a mile.
We crossed the road to the north into a small field. Then down a slope where the blackberries were.
As a local you may know.
Thanks!
I’m not sure, Bill. Would they have been growing in hedgerows?
@@philswallow Correction: crossed the road to the South.
Not in the hedgerow but actually into the field.
I’ll see what I can find - it might be a challenge!
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Thanks Phil. I've street-viewed most roads but views may have changed with new tree plantings!
It was quite a large area of brambles in the gully, so I'm sure we weren't the only ones who went there.
Many thanks for another interesting video. Near where I live, some old Victorian gravestones have been restored to how they originally looked. (A creamy white stone) You can purchase something called D2, but you need the permission from the family.
Thanks for this. I will check to see if any descendants can be contacted, alternatively will speak with the team who look after the churchyard - they have a group of volunteers and are quite active.