#Streatham to Clapham Common

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Tooting Common, London; 28.9.2020

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Witnesses have described a "horrific" scene after a mother and her two girls were doused in their car with a "corrosive substance" in south London.

The family, three responding police officers and two others who tried to help were taken to hospital after the attack in Clapham on Wednesday.

One witness told the BBC the mother cried: "I can't see, I can't see" as he tried to help. "It was quite horrific," he added.

Police are searching for the suspect. 

The Metropolitan Police said emergency services were called to Lessar Avenue, near Clapham Common, at 19:25 GMT on Wednesday evening after reports of an attack with a suspected "corrosive substance".

Tests were ongoing to determine the substance involved, the force added.

As the sun rose over Clapham Common, a white car was wrenched onto a van and removed from the street.

Earlier in the night, police forensic teams in protective gear examined the vehicle, which had stopped diagonally across the tree-lined street.

A couple who live on Lessar Avenue said they ran into the street after hearing a cry for help and then the sound of a car crashing. 

"We came outside and saw this guy and he took a girl out of the car and he slammed her to the ground twice," a man, who did not want to give his name, said.

"I chased him half way down the road, but I was in slippers so didn't get very far. 

"As I came back, that's when I saw the woman who had been attacked ... so I ran inside to get some water and just sprayed her down with water."

He described seeing what looked to be serious burns to her face. 

The witness's partner said she suffered burns to her face, arm and lips after caring for one of the children involved, and was taken to hospital but later discharged.

She was one of eight people taken to hospital - five to a major trauma centre, and three to a local hospital.

A ninth person was discharged at the scene, the London Ambulance Service said.

The Met said three officers suffered what are believed to be minor injuries. The extent of the victims' injuries have not been confirmed by police.

Labour MP for Streatham Bell Ribeiro-Addy told BBC Radio London the incident was "a huge shock to those living around the area".

"We are asking people to come forward if they have any information," she said.

As the search for the attacker began, residents said they heard the whir of helicopters through the night. 

The nature of the attack has left residents distressed. "How can people do this sort of thing?" one neighbour asked. 

London Fire Brigade confirmed two crews from Clapham and Battersea fire stations attended the scene to help provide emergency care to the mother and two children.

"Crews also used specialist equipment to detect a corrosive substance that is believed to have been used in the incident," it said.

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Children’s Performing Arts in Streatham Nurturing Young Talent and Creativity

Streatham, a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in South London, is a hub of artistic and cultural activity. Amidst its bustling streets and rich history, there's a growing and thriving community of children's performing arts that is shaping the dreams and aspirations of young talents. From dance academies to theater groups, Streatham is a place where children can explore their creative potential and ignite their passion for the performing arts.

1. Dance Schools in Streatham

Streatham offers a plethora of opportunities for young dancers to express themselves. Local dance schools, such as Streatham Dance Studio and Dance Fusion Studios, provide children with a platform to learn various dance styles, from ballet and contemporary to hip-hop and tap. These schools not only teach the art of dance but also foster discipline, teamwork, and self-expression in young performers.

2. Music Education

Music plays a vital role in the performing arts, and Streatham is home to many music schools and programs for children. The Streatham Music School and Streatham & Clapham High School offer music lessons, ensembles, and orchestras where young musicians can hone their skills, whether they play the piano, violin, or saxophone. These programs encourage a lifelong love for music and provide opportunities for children to perform in recitals and concerts.

3. Theatrical Training

Streatham has its own fair share of theatrical groups and academies that cater to the dramatic inclinations of children. The South London Theatre Centre's Youth Theatre, for example, provides a nurturing environment for young actors to learn the ropes of theater, build confidence, and take center stage. Their productions range from classic plays to original works, allowing kids to explore their acting talents.

4. Streatham's Involvement in London's Arts Scene

Beyond the local scene, Streatham is well-connected to London's broader artistic landscape. With excellent transport links, families in Streatham can easily access the West End theaters, museums, and galleries. This proximity to London's cultural epicenter enables children to experience world-class performances and exhibitions, inspiring them to pursue their own creative paths.

5. Community Engagement

Streatham's community involvement in children's performing arts is another commendable aspect. Various local events, such as the Streatham Festival and Streatham Common Fun Day, often feature performances by young talents, providing them with an authentic stage experience and exposing them to a wider audience. These events not only showcase the talent within Streatham but also unite the community through the shared appreciation of the arts.

6. Building Confidence and Life Skills

Participation in children's performing arts goes beyond mastering dance moves or memorizing lines. It instills invaluable life skills such as teamwork, discipline, public speaking, and self-confidence. Through rehearsals, performances, and collaborating with peers, children develop a strong foundation that will benefit them in various aspects of their lives.

In conclusion, Streatham's dedication to children's performing arts is an integral part of its cultural tapestry. It not only provides opportunities for young talents to explore their creative potential but also enriches the community through the shared love of the arts. As Streatham continues to nurture and celebrate the performing arts, it ensures that the next generation of artists, dancers, and actors have the opportunity to shine on the stage and, in doing so, enrich the cultural heritage of this vibrant South London neighborhood.

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After all the hubbub of the city, I‘m on Commons‘ grounds today - walking from Clapham Common by the way of Tooting Bec Common and Streatham Common to Mitcham Common. Keeping my fingers crossed that the weather will hold up.

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This is a 23-minute video showing all 98 route tasks that you can find in the Rush Hour - London Commuter route for Train Sim World 2. The route tasks has as some older items as well as new additions and these are Route Maps, Newspaper Stands, Tourist and Seagull Posters. Collecting started from London Victoria, I took a Southern service to Reigate, then teleported through the slow line stations between Earlswood and Horley, I could had took a Class 166 since I have GWE and not playing on a Gen 8 console. Then I spawned on foot and took a Gatwick Express to Brighton at Gatwick Airport. Please note that, there is 98 route tasks that you can collect on the route now and you can't obtain the Gull Up achievement yet either. There are 2 inaccessible Tourist Posters at both Reigate and Earlswood, and a invisible one at Streatham Common but you can get to it. I'm uploading this video so that you can get what you are looking for and then I will upload a new version once Dovetail Games does update them. BTW, it should be very easy them to find since they would be on the station buildings. There is 25 each route task items to collect along the route except for the Tourist Posters which 23 can be obtainable for now. Information about the route task items: -Route Maps, this classic collectible since GWE. This time they will just show the route map on its format. These are found as a blank map with a dark blue highlight line on top. These are found in most stations in this route. -Newspaper Stands are found at stations and near to sitting areas. These were previously seen on Bakerloo Line, Southeastern High Speed, and Cathcart Circle Line which are modern versions compared to the ones in Northern Trans-Pennine and Tees Valley Line. Walking near them will reveal stacks of newspapers for both sides. These can be found as a empty blue stand which also says "NEWS". -Tourist Posters can be found on walls at stations, it will be shown as a abandoned white board with a wooden frame and something from a previous poster left on it. Walking towards it will reveal a museum poster. -Seagull posters can be found near walls and fences. It will be shown as a empty black poster stand if hasn't been collected yet. Walking near them will reveal something about don't feed the birds, talking about facts and there is a QR code which takes to Dovetail Games' website. There is a Steam guide which is by chrisvazquez7 where they shown all the route tasks are if you do prefer written version of this. Many thanks to him to help me collecting all these items while using his guides. https://bit.ly/3nmryjS Timestamps: 0:00 London Victoria 1:08 Battersea Park 2:06 Clapham Junction 2:39 Wandsworth Common 3:14 Balham 4:28 Streatham Common 5:23 Norbury 6:07 Thornton Heath 7:01 Selhurst 7:49 East Croydon 8:37 South Croydon 9:31 Purley Oaks 10:20 Purley 11:07 Coulsdon South 12:00 Merstham 12:40 Redhill 13:36 Reigate 13:57 Earlswood 14:41 Salfords 15:34 Horley 16:23 Gatwick Airport 17:18 Three Bridges 18:11 Balcombe 18:47 Haywards Heath 19:38 Wivelsfield 20:25 Burgess Hill 21:06 Hassocks 21:30 Preston Park 21:59 Brighton Other Channels: Twitch: https://bit.ly/35N8IHF Non-Gaming Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/2nealfire Twitch VOD Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AnthemKiosk Social: Discord Server: https://bit.ly/2QcI4Ty Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sydSV9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/neal08ni Instagram: https://bit.ly/3mhIr0m Steam Profile: https://bit.ly/3gd46CH Steam Group: https://bit.ly/3j0MMCN Email: nealtv8@gmail.com (Business Inquiries Only) Support: Donate/Tip: https://bit.ly/2TNoG29 Anonymous Donate/Tip: https://bit.ly/2GhjeN8 Affiliate Links: Epic Games Creator Code: NEALTV8 CdKeys: https://bit.ly/3iY5RV5 Patreon: https://bit.ly/2m3POFY Green Man Gaming: http://bit.ly/2cqrL3k Fanatical: https://bit.ly/33YQmWH Humble: https://bit.ly/2DPdgTs Download TubeBuddy: https://bit.ly/2Z0MLVQ

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Sarah Everard: On the doorsteps of Brixton, sombre scenes as vigils held by candlelight

In a tiny cul-de-sac in Brixton, less than two miles from the violent scenes on Clapham Common, three households stood on their doorsteps in silence.

Their heads bowed, their faces blank, and their hands all holding a candle.

This unified pose had not been planned in advance. The only thing that had been was the time of the vigil – 9.30pm.

Image: MPs are calling for change

But when that time came, the neighbours all moved as one. Among them was a family of seven, with two young children. Despite the biting wind, they too stood motionless for several minutes.

Their houses are just metres from where Sarah Everard went missing. But it’s not just Brixton that’s been brought to a standstill by her suspected murder.

This sombre scene would have played out on streets up and down the country, as thousands took part in virtual and doorstep vigils that campaigners hope will shine a light on the issue of violence against women.

“We want to see change. We want to see safe streets for women,” Jessica Leigh told Sky News.

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She’s part of the Reclaim These Streets movement, which organised the vigils. Although the event in Clapham Common was cancelled, the group was given the green light for a much smaller gathering on Brixton Hill.

Two groups of six women placed 118 candles – one for every woman killed by a man in the last year – at the foot of two trees before holding a moment of silence.

“We are at a really pivotal moment in our history,” said Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, who is the Member of Parliament for Tooting.

“Now’s the time to say enough is enough. We can’t live in fear anymore.”

Image: Candles, messages and flowers left on the steps of the Parkinson Building at the University of Leeds in West Yorkshire

She was one of three local MPs in attendance, at an event which was sanctioned because it was classified as a “commemoration of life”.

“It’s about saying that, as women, we won’t be silenced,” said Florence Eshalomi, MP for Vauxhall.

But as their social media notifications fizzed with news of the scuffles in Clapham, frustrations about the vigil’s policing quickly bubbled up.

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‘Deeply disturbing’: Arrests at vigil

“This is what happens when you restrict people’s right to protest,” said Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Labour MP for Streatham.

“People were looking to come together to hold a very decent vigil, socially distanced that would’ve been marshalled. People would’ve dispersed within an hour.”

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This week’s 52 Ancestor’s theme allows me to profile another of my great-uncles, William John Paul Ferdinando. He did indeed stay close to home, living with his parents, and then his mother, until 1954 when the latter died.

The only photos I have of him are from his childhood (click individual images to enlarge):

On the right he is sitting beside his sister Hilda, with their mum, Rosanna, behind them. Judging by their ages, I would guess this photo was taken in 1912, when he was two and Hilda was four. Two to three years later, Rosanna posed for another photo with William and his two sisters, Hilda and my grandmother, also Rosanna, who was born in 1902. It’s curious that the three other boys, Cecil (b. 1905), Francis (Frank) (b. 1906), and Arthur (b. 1914) were absent. Perhaps there’s another photo with them in it that I haven’t seen.

Born on March 8, 19101, he was the seventh child for Rosanna (née Lawley) and Frederick Ferdinando. The family was living in Islington in this period, at 314 Hornsey Road.2 As with all their houses, they were close to the railroad, which, for a little boy must have been quite thrilling. I imagine his mother was less thrilled as the dirty air would have made it difficult to dry their clothes outside without accumulating soot, while breathing the foul odours produced by engines belching while they idled at the Hornsey Road Railway Station on the Tottenham & Hampstead Junction Railway, a mere half mile from the house (click image to enlarge).

Within a year of his birth, however, his father was convicted of fraud and sent to Wormwood Scrubs prison where he served six-months of hard labour. Even worse, during his incarceration, his mother gave birth to a girl, Ivy, who died about four months later.3 It must have been a difficult time for the family and a confusing one for a little boy. I know my grandmother, 8 years his senior, was always close to him, so it seems likely she helped care for him while their mother was preoccupied with holding the family together and caring for a baby.

By 1912, with father Frederick home again, the family had returned to the south side of the Thames, moving to Tooting, where William remained for the rest of his life. While only 4 at the outbreak of WWI, he would have experienced at least some of the terror of the bombing raids in the general area and then, later, the fear when his older brother (also named Frederick) went off to fight with the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment.4 Their father also served for six months with the 1st Provisional Division of the Royal Engineers in the post-war period, between May and December 1919, for which he received the Silver War Badge.5 War work continued during the demobilization period.

For a few years after the war, life would have been relatively normal for young William, however, in January 1924, his father died,6 leaving his mother a widow at age 47. The 1925 Electoral Roll reveals that his brother Frederick was still at home, so at least there was some stability, and I know that his sister Rosanna was also living there, though both married in July 1926, which would have been a big change. However, his sister Hilda and brothers Frank, Cecil and Arthur remained at home until Frank married (1931) and Cecil, sadly, was admitted to various institutions to treat his mental illness.

When researching family members we’ve never met, it can be so difficult to envision them as real people, rather than names and dates on records. I’ve heard a few family stories about William, however, there’s one incident from his life that no-one told me about, likely because they didn’t know. It gives me an ever better picture of him, one that definitely brings him alive to me. In the mid-1930s, he had a little fun with a milk-wagon, an escapade that made the newspapers. Below is my transcript of one of the articles:

        DROVE HORSE ” FOR  FUN.”

 “I had never driven a horse and van in my life, and wanted to see what it was like.  I did it for fun.”

William John Paul Ferdinando, 26, a clerk, of Elms Road, Clapham, made this excuse at  the South-Western  police court,  Monday, when accused of stealing a horse and a milk van with its contents.

A milk roundsman stated that while he was delivering at North Side, Clapham Common, on Sunday morning, he saw Ferdinando driving the van away.   After going 150 yards, the man jumped off the van and ran down a side street.

Mr. Claud Mullins, the magistrated, dismissed the charge, saying :  “I cannot conceive the theft of a van marked all over with the owner’s name.  I am satisfied that the man had no intention of stealing.7

Further coverage appeared in the Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser which included another quote from William: “I didn’t intend to steal.”, while it seems Mr. Mullins also informed the court that: “…there is no such charge known to the law as stealing a milk van which is pulled by a horse.”8 

Of course, we have to assume the journalist could possibly have enhanced the details for effect, but even so, both the initial incident and the court case are easy scenes to imagine and I think a part of us can understand how someone might be tempted to do just what he did. Incidentally, the address for William is incorrect, unless, perhaps he had indeed moved out for a short period. Certainly, during the 1930s, he only appeared in the Electoral rolls at the Defoe Road/Garratt Lane (there was a name change in the late 30s) address.9

From the 1939 Register, I received confirmation of the detail of his occupation from the newspaper story (clerk). He and his mother, Rosanna, and younger brother, Arthur, were recorded as living at 912 Garratt Lane (the house didn’t change, only the address), and his occupation is that of “Cashier-Bookkeeper”. The birth date given on his baptismal record is the same in this document, March 8, 1910.10 As Rosanna was not employed and living on whatever money Frederick left in 1924 (I haven’t found a probate record or will) as well as his army pension (26 shillings, 8 pence),11 I imagine the reason William and Arthur didn’t see active service is that they were working to support their mother. There might have been other extenuating circumstances. Their sister Hilda was in Bournemouth at this point, working at a children’s home as a nurse.12

After the war, Hilda returned to London. I know she worked at Gorringes department store and she seemed to sometimes live at home and sometimes elsewhere. Meanwhile, Arthur married Dorothy Horsley in the summer of 1941,13 thus leaving William as the only child at home with their mother who was now in her late 50s. By 1945, Rosanna and William had left the family home and moved to Gosberton Road, not far away. My mother remembers visiting her grandmother and uncle at this location and William remained there till at least 1965, even after Rosanna’s death in 1954.14 It must have been a wrench at first, given that Frederick was buried just down the street at Streatham Cemetery,15 however, as my mum remembers them living in a flat, it’s likely the upkeep was far easier with fewer rooms. With Hilda’s death in 1952,16 it left just the two of them.

912 Garratt Lane (left) and 8 Gosberton Road (right) with map showing the distance between them, copyright GoogleMaps and Google Streetview. (click to enlarge)

William died during the first three months of 1970 and, as his death was registered in Wandsworth,17 I’ve no reason to believe he left Gosberton Road, where he was recorded in the 1965 Electoral Roll.18 I’ve never been clear whether Rosanna, and later William, rented or owned the flat there. Given how comfortable he would have been in that area (the distance between Garratt Lane and Gosberton Road was only 1.7 miles), it seems unlikely he would choose to move so late in his life. Perhaps at some point I will order a paper copy of his death certificate (the pdf versions are only available up to 1957) to find out for sure.

He arrived in Tooting in 1912 when he was two years old and, unlike his brothers and sister, Rosanna, remained there for the next 58 years. It most certainly what he would have identified as “home.” Of course, he would have seen lots of change over the decades, but it’s lovely to note that the two houses he knew best remain standing today. I expect his life was a little lonely after his sister and mother died, though I know my grandmother, Rosanna, visited him from time to time, travelling there from her home in Hampshire. There can be little doubt that throughout his life he was always close to home.

Below is an overview of his life, generated by RootsMagic (click to enlarge):

References

1 Baptisms (PR). England. St. Mark, Tollington Park, Islington. 03 Jul 1910. Ferdinando, William John Paul (b. 08 Mar 1910, s. of Frederick Edward and Rosanna May). Board of Guardian Records and Church of England Parish Registers. London Metropolitan Archives, London; Reference Number: p83/mrk/007. Collection: London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 image. Ancestry (https://ancstry.me/2PXC6X2 : accessed 26 December 2019)

2 Ibid.

Electoral listings. England. Islington North, Islington, London. 1910. Ferdinando, Frederick Edward (314 Hornsey Road). No.: 7523; Page: 268. Electoral Registers. London, England: London Metropolitan Archives. Collection:  London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 image. Ancestry (https://ancstry.me/2uxwESy : accessed 25 January 2020)

3 Births Index (CR). England. Islington, Middlesex. Q2. 1911. Ferdinando, Ivy H. Vol. 1b; p. 191. General Register Office. Free BMD ; England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office. Collection: FreeBMD, England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 image. Ancestry (https://ancstry.me/2Rw3dJQ : accessed 26 January 2020).

Births index (CR). England. Islington, Middlesex. 1911. Q2. Ferdinando, Ivy Helena, mmn: Barlow. Vol: 01B; Page: 191. General Register Office (GRO) Online Index search result. (https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.asp : accessed 26 January 2020)

Burials index. England. Islington, London. 26 Aug 1911. Ferdinando, Ivy Helena. The central database for UK burials and cremations. Deceased Online. Collection: Web: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, 1576-2014 transcription. Ancestry (http://bit.ly/36tXAzY : accessed 26 January 2020.

Burial registers. England. Islington, London. 26 Aug 1911. Ferdinando, Ivy Helena. Burial register summary. Deceased Online (http://bit.ly/37vTHf7 : accessed 28 January 2019)

    4 Service records (army). England. War Office (Great Britain). Medal Rolls Index Cards. Medal Card. Ferdinando, Frederick A. (Private). Corps: Bedfordshire Regiment. Regiment No.: 35147. Army Medal Office; WWI Medal Index Cards; Western Front Association. Collection: British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 image. Ancestry (https://ancstry.me/2RuHQsa : accessed 26 December 2019)

5 Service records (army). England. War Office (Great Britain). Roll of Individuals entitledto the “War Badge”, First World War. Medal Roll. Ferdinands [sic], Frederick (Sapper). Unit: 1st Prov. Co. Regiment No.: 607533. The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War; Silver War Badge; RG WO 329, 2958–3255; Reference No.: 329. Collection: UK, Silver War Badge Records, 1914-1920 image. Ancestry (https://ancstry.me/2NZr02q : 26 May 2019)

6 Deaths (CR). England. All Souls, St. Marylebone, London. 17 Jan 1924. Ferdinando, Frederick Edward (age 48, Auctioneer’s Clerk). No. 389. Certificate (electronic). Southport, Merseyside: General Register Office. Delivered electronically, 24 Jan 2018.

7 Shepton Mallet Journal. 1936. Drove horse “for fun”. Shepton Mallett Journal. 25 Sep. p. 3e. © Trinity Mirror. Collection: British Newspapers image. FindMyPast (http://bit.ly/2VB7EDC : accessed 11 October 2019)

8 Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 1936. Ferdinando has fun with the Milk Van.The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 02 Oct. Page: 6e. (http://bit.ly/326m2G8 : accessed 11 Oct 2019)

9 Electoral listings. England. Balham and Tooting and Central, Wandsworth, London. 1935. Ferdinando, William John (75 Defoe Road). No.: 955; Page: 880. Electoral Registers. London, England: London Metropolitan Archives. Collection: London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 image. Ancestry (https://ancstry.me/36v08Of : accessed 26 January 2020).

10 Census returns. England. Wandsworth Met B, London. 29 Sep 1939. Ferdinando, William J.P. (912 Garratt Lane, Cashier-Bookkeeper). Enumeration district: AXLH; No. of Schedule: 110/2. The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/592H. Collection: 1939 England and Wales Register image. Ancestry (https://ancstry.me/3aNvNxO : accessed 07 November 2016).

11 Service records. England. War Office (Great Britain). Pension Record Ledger. Ferdinando, Frederick Edward (Regimental No.: 60753, R.E., Sapper) and Ferdinando, Rosanna May (widow, 75 Defoe Road). Western Front Association; London, England; Pension Record Cards; Reference No.: 070/0316/FEN-FER. Collection: UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards image. Fold3 (https://www.fold3.com/image/668673844 : accessed 08 November 2019)

Service records. England. War Office (Great Britain). Widow’s Pension. Ferdinando, Frederick Edward (d. 17 Jan 1924, Regimental No.: 60753, R.E., Private) and Ferdinando, Rosanna May (widow, 75 Defoe Road). Western Front Association; London, England; PRC Ledgers; Reference No.: 614/11W. Collection: UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards image. Fold3 (https://www.fold3.com/image/645205601 : accessed 27 November 2018)

12 Census returns. England. Bournemouth, Hampshire. 29 Sep 1939. Ferdinando, Hilda M (b. 17 May 1908). RD 94-1; ED EAAO. 1939 Register (Series RG101), The National Archives, Kew, London, England. Collection: 1939 England and Wales Register. Ancestry.ca (https://ancstry.me/2KMgpne : accessed 07 November 2016)

13 Marriages index (CR). England. Worcester. 3Q. 1941. Ferdinando, Arthur G. and Horsley, Dorothy M. Vol.: 6c; Page: 577. England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office; FEN-FER; Page: 414. Collection: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 image. Ancestry (https://ancstry.me/38KJAU4 : accessed 26 January 2020).

14 Deaths (CR). England. Battersea. 02 Mar 1954. Ferdinendo Rosanna May, (77 years years, of 8 Gosberton Road, Balham Widow of Frederick Edward Ferdinendo Auctioneers Surveyor); registered 03 Mar 1954. No. 24. Death registration certificate (electronic). Southport, Merseyside: General Register Office. Delivered electronically, 30 Dec 2017.

15 Burials (PR). England. Wandsworth, Battersea, Surrey, England. 24 Jan 1924. Ferdinando, Frederick E. (age 48, 75 Defoe Road). Page: 10; Entry No.: 39609. Burial, ,London Metropolitan Archives, England. Collection: England, Surrey Parish Registers, 1536-1992 image. FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGZP-HXD2); FHL microfilm 1,564,473. Image 14 of 57.

“England, Surrey Parish Registers, 1536-1992,” database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGZP-HXD2: 19 April 2018), Frederick Edward Ferdinando, 24 Jan 1924; citing Burial, ,London Metropolitan Archives, England; FHL microfilm 1,564,473. Image 14 of 57.

16 Deaths (CR) England (N.p.: n.p., n.d.), Westminster North West, Westminster. 15 Feb 1952. Ferdinando, Hilda Maude (age 42, House clerk (stores), daughter of Frederick Edward Ferdinendo Auctioneer deceased). No. 72. Certificate (electronic). Southport, Merseyside: General Register Office. Delivered electronically 21 Feb 2019.

17 Deaths index (CR). England. Wandsworth. Q1. 1970. Ferdinando, William John P. (b. 8 Mar 1910). Vol. 5e; Page 1483. General Register Office. England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office. © Crown copyright. Collection: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 image. Ancestry.ca (https://ancstry.me/2U25X3i : accessed 26 January 2020)

18 Electoral listings. England. Clapham Constituency, Wandsworth (G.L.C Area). 1965. Ferdinando, William John (8 Gosberton Road). No.: 2196; Page: eleven. Electoral Registers. London, England: London Metropolitan Archives. Collection: London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 image. Ancestry (https://ancstry.me/2tLLFAo : accessed 26 January 2020).

52 Ancestors...Close to home... #52Ancestors #Ferdinandofamilyhistory #Wandsworthhistory #familyhistory #ancestors #lineage #heritage #femaleancestors #collateralancestors #Londonhistory #Tootinghistory This week's 52 Ancestor's theme allows me to profile another of my great-uncles, William John Paul Ferdinando.

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Balham, London; 7.9.2020

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The seven boroughs of South West London

The English capital is divided into several sub-regions and one of them is South West London. The area comprises of seven boroughs and if you keep reading, you will be able to learn interesting things about them.

Borough of Croydon 

Croydon is London’s most populous borough with an estimate of 380.000 residents and a density rate of 11.000 people per square miles. The area spans over 34 square miles and lies in the southernmost parts of the city. It comprises of 34 districts, the eponymous town of Croydon being the borough’s principal area.

The Croydon Clocktower is arguably the borough’s most notable landmark. It is a museum and arts complex, which was opened during the mid-1990s by Queen Elizabeth II. The edifice also houses the David Lean Cinema and the Braithwaite Hall. Other notable sites in the area are the Croydon Airport, North End, Nestlé Tower, Surry Street Market, Croydon Palace and more. The borough is also the location of the BRIT School, one of the best performing arts and technology schools in London.

  Borough of Lambeth 

Lambeth is an inner-borough that lies in close proximity to Charing Cross and the City of Westminster. It spans over an area of 10.36 square miles and has a population of approximately 325.000 people. It is perhaps the most visited borough in South West London as it is the location of numerous internationally known structures, monuments and entertainment venues.

The London Eye is undoubtedly the most famous landmark of Lambeth. It was designed by Mark Barfield and opened to general public in 2000. It is currently the fourth largest Ferris wheel on the planet. The London Eye has 32 ovoidal capsules (each represents a London Borough), which can hold up to 25 people each. Other renowned local places of interest are:

o   Norbury Park

o   National Theatre

o   Florence Nightingale Museum

o   Kennington Parks

o   Sunlight Laundry

o   Garden Museum

o   Old Vic Theatre

o   South London Theatre

o   Lambeth Palace

o   St. Thomas’ Hospital 

Borough of Kingston upon Thames 

Covering an area of 14.38 square miles, Kingston upon Thames is the oldest and one of the three Royal Boroughs in London and the only one in the South West sub-region. It has a population of about 173.500 and a density rate of 12.000 people per square mile. The borough is formed by 15 districts, including Kingston, which is the seat of the Kingston upon Thames Borough Council.

The Coronation Stone is possibly the most popular touristic place of the borough. Located nearby the Guildhall, the ancient rock was used as a coronation site by some of England’s earliest kings and queens. Richmond Park and Hampton Court Palace are among the most visited landmarks of the capital while Rose Theatre is one of the largest entertainment venues in Kingston upon Thames with a maximum capacity of 899 seats. 

Borough of Wandsworth 

The Borough of Wandsworth was formed in 1965 with the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Battersea and Wandsworth. However, during the merger a large portion of Streatham and the entire area of Clapham were transferred to the neighbouring Borough of Lambeth. Wandsworth currently spreads over 13.23 square and is home to a population of approximately 315.000 people. The borough is

home to a number of prominent educational facilities

including the Ashcroft Technology Academy, which is one of the best state secondary schools in the United Kingdom. 

The Battersea Arts Centre shortly known as BAC is considered by many to be the borough principal entertainment venue. The theatre was opened in 1980 and is situated in the district of Battersea, which is one of Wandsworth’s most desirable areas and a testament to this is the fact that more and more people and businesspersons are moving to the district by using reliable man and van services in South West London of the London Man with Van company. The centre has two theatrical galleries, Grand Hall with 500 seats and Lower Hall with 140 seats. The Theatre 503, Tara Arts Theatre and Putney Arts Theatre are other well-known entertainment venues. 

Borough of Merton 

Merton is arguably the most internationally renowned borough in South West London. It is like this because it is the location of the district of Wimbledon, which is known for hosting the annual and prestigious

Wimbledon Tennis Championship

. Merton spans over 14.52 square miles and has an estimate population of 205.000 people. Several of its districts are also part of the adjacent boroughs which is why Merton is regarded as one of the most interesting and diverse areas of the British capital.

The Baitul Futuh Mosque is perhaps the most distinguishable building in the borough. It was opened in 2003 and has 4.500 prayer halls, which can accommodate a total of 10.000 people. The mosque has one dome with an outer-diameter of 16 metres and two minarets, which are 35 metres and 25.5 metres tall. 

Borough of Sutton 

Classified as an outer-borough, Sutton shares common boundaries with the Boroughs of Croydon, Kingston upon Thames and Merton. It covers an area of 16.93 square miles and is home to a population of over 200.000 people. The borough is considered to be one of the greenest and calmest areas of London and is often described as the most “normal place in the United Kingdom”.

Sutton has a total of 164 listed edifices, 147 of which are Grade II building. It is also home to a number of well-known landmarks such as parks, entertainment venues, churches, public houses, museums and monuments. 

Borough of Richmond upon Thames 

The Borough of Richmond upon Thames

spans over 22.17 square miles

and is one of the largest in South West London. According to the latest census, it has an estimate population of 195.000 people. The borough is among London’s most visited areas as it is the location of several famous landmarks.

Kew Gardens, which is beyond any, doubt the most important touristic site in Richmond upon Thames. The botanical venue dates back to the mid-19th century and is one of the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are situated in London. Other notable places of interest in the borough are the National Physical Laboratory, Twickenham Stadium and the WWT London Wetlands Centre.

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Clapham Common, London; 12.3.2021

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Tuesday, 7 August 2018

The day of my weekly trip to visit my mother in Streatham. Sometimes I take a succession of buses all the way there, but when I’m in more of a hurry I typically take the Tube to Stockwell, then the No. 50 bus to Streatham High Road. Today, as I waited outside Stockwell station to cross Clapham Road, I spotted two young women tying bunches of flowers to a lamp-post on the other side of the street. I knew immediately why they were doing it – a day or so before I had read in the Evening Standard that a woman had been killed in a hit-and-run incident there. Eyewitnesses said the car was speeding. It's not clear from reports so far if it went through a red light.

As I got closer I saw that one woman was crying. They both turned away and began to walk slowly up the road. I looked to see if there was anything attached to the lamp-post about the woman who died, but it was just flowers. The women turned to look back again, and I felt like saying something but decided it was none of my business. I spotted something about King’s College London on a bag, or perhaps a T-shirt one of them was wearing, and I wondered if they had all been students together. My bus went into service shortly after and I saw them on a corner, hugging. Perhaps they all lived in a house down that side street.

Still on the bus, not far from Streatham Hill station, some graffiti caught my eye. It was a tag that appeared to say ‘LOVER’, which I recognised as being the nickname used by one of the three young men who died at Loughborough Junction on 18 June. I’m not entirely sure it was done by the same person, because the design of the tag, incorporating a heart symbol, seemed to be different to other examples I found online, but perhaps he varied the design. Certainly, the location – outside the entrance to the rail depot at Streatham Hill – seemed to be the kind of place he would have gone to paint graffiti on the sides of trains and on walls by the tracks.

After leaving my mother’s at about 8:30 pm, I decided to walk back to the entrance to the rail depot on Sternhold Avenue, to take some photos of the graffiti. As forecast, following an unpleasantly hot and muggy day, it had clouded over. The skies, just after sunset, threatened imminent rain but looked pretty dramatic, and I reached the spot at just the right time to get a few shots in the fading light.

Further down Sternhold Avenue it did indeed start to rain. I persisted as far as Thornton Avenue, but the rain had become rather heavy, so I took shelter at a bus stop. I fancied a beer, so I pondered whether to take a 255 to Balham and the Wetherspoon’s there, or to take a 50 instead. Then it occurred to me that the 50 would pass by the Windmill on Clapham Common, a pub I used to go to sometimes in the 1980s when I lived nearby. As it happened, the 50 came first, so I decided to take it.

The Windmill was quite different to how I remembered it. The interior was uninviting, with nowhere to sit that seemed particularly quiet or comfortable. What hadn’t changed was the beer (Young’s), so I opted for the regular Young’s Bitter, which is a decent ale, but I was surprised at the price (£4.55), and while drinkable it wasn't on top form.

It was still raining, but there was covered seating out front, so I decided to drink my beer there. I felt like just looking at (and listening to) the rain. The only problem was the proximity of the table I chose to a noisy group of people sitting inside a kind of shack. Some of them soon left, but those remaining continued to make noise, in particular a man who started singing what appeared to be a humorous adaptation of Melanie’s ‘Brand New Key’. Then I remembered the Wurzels’ parody version, ‘Combine Harvester’, so more likely it was derived from that. Although I couldn’t make out what his improvised lyrics were saying, it was clear they didn’t scan properly with the melody line.

But irritating as it was, the noise was faint enough that I still quite enjoyed sitting there for half an hour or so, looking out over the darkening common, with the twinkling lights of the traffic on the nearby main road.

Having finished my drink, I walked to Clapham South station, from where I took the Northern line to Angel – I wanted to buy something at the branch of Tesco on Islington Green – and then caught a 341 back to Harringay.

Upstairs on the bus I noticed some people in the front seats. A heavily built, middle-aged woman, who I thought might be Dutch or German, was talking to a younger woman sitting next to her. The younger, Muslim woman – wearing a blue headscarf and perhaps in her late twenties – was asking the other woman about her work: evidently she was or had been a teacher of young children. At first I thought they knew each other, but when the older woman started talking in what sounded like an Eastern European language to the couple on the adjacent seats, it became apparent that they did not and had perhaps just got into conversation on the bus.

After a noticeable pause, the older woman resumed conversation in English with the Muslim woman. She asked her what she had studied (she replied that she had done business studies, with, I think, a master’s in accounting). But when asked if she was working, the Muslim woman, who had previously seemed calm and relaxed, began to look troubled. I could only hear snippets of what she said: she couldn’t work because of her mental state. ‘I’m a refugee,’ she said. Then something about ‘I thought he would marry me …’, that the accommodation she was currently living in, provided by the council, was ‘unsafe’, and that she often preferred to stay in her room out of fear. She wanted to move, she said. She spoke with what sounded like an Indian accent, so I wondered if she came from Afghanistan.

At this point, at Newington Green, the older woman and her two friends got off the bus. The young woman then curled up in her seat and went to sleep, and she was still there when I got off in Harringay Green Lanes. I am guessing she must live somewhere in Tottenham or Northumberland Park. I felt so sorry for her.

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Monday, 14 December 2020

Walked to Arena Shopping Park in the pouring rain to buy Puppy Toilet Training pads at Poundland, then on to Harringay station. (1.1 miles)

Rail: Harringay to Streatham

Shopping at Tesco, then bus (50) to Becmead Avenue

I found my mother in the gloom clutching a letter from Acorn Stairlifts. She was fixated on the offer of a £50 reward if she referred someone to get a stairlift. I said, “You don’t know anyone that needs a stairlift.” (She probably once did, but now they are mostly dead, or if not, already have one.) But she wouldn’t have it. Eventually, when I said I was going to put the shopping in the fridge, she said I should put the letter there as well. I said, “We don’t put letters in the fridge. We put food in the fridge.” “That’s true,” she quickly replied.

Later, the phone rang, and I soon regretted answering it as it was a woman named Monica with a thick accent saying that a warranty on my mother’s washing machine was up for renewal. I was straight away dubious that this was genuine, but I listened, reluctantly, to sales patter about policy benefits and a telephone no. for engineer call-out. Then she passed me over to a man who said his name was Johnny, and it was more spiel about benefits, and did I want to add any more appliances to the policy. Finally, he moved on to asking for card details. I said that I didn’t want to provide such details over the phone and could he put something in writing, but he said they only sent promotional material in the mail. I responded that I would need to discuss the matter with my mother, and he said that was fine and he could call back in 10 minutes. I said that I wouldn’t be there (checkmate), so he gave up, saying he’d call back some other time. If he does call and my mother answers it, she won’t tell him anything to his advantage as she doesn’t know the card no. or other details necessary for any scam to succeed. But no doubt it would cause her some anxiety, which she could do without.

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Soon after I left the house, it began to rain heavily again, so I thought I’d go to the Wetherspoon’s on the High Road (The Holland Tringham). I had something to eat and a pint of Sambrook’s Junction (good). I originally only planned to have one pint, but an hour later it was still pouring with rain, so I thought I’d wait it out in hopes of the rain stopping, which it eventually did. There was a notice pinned on the wall saying all ales were reduced to 99p once more following the announcement of Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday. For my second pint I had Ruddles bitter, which only costs £1.29 at full price, so not much of a saving, but it was very good – tasted fresh.

I’m a fan of Wetherspoon’s but the Holland Tringham not so much. It’s a bit dowdy and seems to attract a higher ratio of rather washed-up-looking, decrepit customers (of course, I’m not far off being one of them myself, so I shouldn’t complain). At a nearby table, two somewhat elderly women who had long finished their drinks (and, presumably, mandatory meals) were playing cards endlessly. One of them kept coughing, which made me feel slightly uneasy.

By the time I’d finished my beer, it was past 8.00 pm, so too late to walk all the way home. Not that I would have really wanted to, because I’d done 16 miles on Friday and 10 miles on Saturday and was wary of bringing on a bout of tendonitis, or whatever it is that I suffer from periodically (various pains in my right hip, knee and shin). Instead, I thought I’d just walk to Trafalgar Square, which would be around 8 miles, and I could get the bus home from there.

The rain had only just stopped, so the pavements were still soaking wet and dotted with puddles, plus the streets had completely emptied out to almost lockdown levels. That, and the fact I was slightly buzzing from the alcohol, meant the first four or five miles were quite exilharating, before I started to tire a little. I couldn’t be bothered to think of different routes, so I mostly just walked the same way as on many previous occasions:

Prentis Rd., Garrad’s Rd., Abbotswood Rd., Drewstead Rd., across Tooting Common to Emmanuel Rd., Radbourne Rd., Weir Rd., Clarence Ave., Poynders Rd., Rodenhurst Rd., Hambalt Rd., Elms Crescent, Elms Rd., across Clapham Common to Cedars Rd., Queenstown Rd., Chelsea Bridge, Grosvenor Rd., Claverton St., Denbigh St., Churton St., Tachbrook St., Longmoore St., Wilton Rd., Victoria, Sir Simon Milton Sq., Warwick Row, Palace St., Buckingham Gate, Birdcage Walk, Great George St., Parliament Square, Whitehall, Trafalgar Square (8.0 miles)

Bus: 29 to Harringay

Weather: heavy rain in the afternoon and again in the early evening, but dry later; mild; light winds

Total: 10.6 miles

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Sarah Everard memorial: Arrests as police clash with crowds at cancelled vigil

Politicians from all sides have criticised police for their handling of a gathering at Clapham Common to remember Sarah Everard.

A vigil had initially been planned but it was cancelled after police said it risked breaching lockdown rules and the organisers, Reclaim These Streets, decided it could not go ahead.

But despite this, hundreds of people gathered at the common, in south London, with the Duchess of Cambridge even joining them briefly late in the afternoon.

By the evening, the sombre atmosphere turned to one of anger and protest, with scuffles as police tried to get attendees to go home.

Image: Police detained a woman on Clapham Common after crowds gathered to honour Sarah Everard

The scenes in Clapham this evening are deeply disturbing. Women came together to mourn Sarah Everard – they should have been able to do so peacefully.

I share their anger and upset at how this has been handled. This was not the way to police this protest.

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) March 13, 2021

One video posted online showed Met Police officers grabbing women standing on the common’s bandstand before leading them away, to screaming and shouting from onlookers.

Labour Leader Keir Starmer wrote on Twitter that the scenes were “deeply disturbing”.

He added: “Women came together to mourn Sarah Everard – they should have been able to do so peacefully.

“I share their anger and upset at how this has been handled. This was not the way to police this protest.”

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey wrote on Twitter: “The Met Police have acted terribly and caused great harm and hurt.

“Millions of women are angry and in grief, Sarah Everard’s horrific murder and the millions of acts of assault women face every day are why women created this vigil.”

Conservative MP Steve Baker said the scenes were “unspeakable”, adding: “You need to change lockdown law now Boris Johnson.”

Mr Baker has previously called for a faster easing of coronavirus restrictions.

Streatham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy tweeted footage of the clashes, saying: “This could have been the socially distanced vigil the community needed to remember Sarah and all the women who have lost their lives to violence.

“We knew what was going to happen if the event was shut down.

“I know Lambeth Borough officers made efforts to compromise with the organisers but were overruled from high up.

“They’ll be left to deal with the fallout of this and the further burden it places on already strained community relationships. Very disappointing from Scotland Yard.”

Image: People clash with police during a gathering at a memorial site on Clapham Common

Labour’s Sarah Owen added: “No one can see these scenes and think that this has been handled anything but badly by Met Police. It could and should have been so different.”

Charlotte Nichols, shadow minister for women and equalities, wrote on Twitter: “If Met Police had put the resources into assisting Reclaim These Streets to hold the COVID-secure vigil originally planned that they put into stopping any collective show of grief and solidarity (both through the courts and a heavy-handed physical response), we’d all be in a better place.”

Police said the gathering was “unsafe” and was a breach of coronavirus regulations.

A tweet from the Lambeth police account said: “The gathering at #ClaphamCommon is unsafe. Hundreds of people are tightly packed together in breach of the regulations and risking public health.

“We are urging people to go home and we thank those who have been engaging with officers and who are leaving.”

The ugly scenes came ahead of a planned nationwide tribute to Ms Everard, with organisers of the vigil having asked people to instead shine a light on their doorstep at 9.30pm.

Among those to take part will be Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who tweeted: “Tonight Carrie and I will be lighting a candle for Sarah Everard and thinking of her family and friends. I cannot imagine how unbearable their pain and grief is. We must work fast to find all the answers to this horrifying crime.”

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Duchess among huge crowds to honour Sarah Everard

Ms Everard, a marketing executive, went missing while walking home across Clapham Common earlier this month and was later found dead in a woodland in Kent.

Wayne Couzens, a Metropolitan Police officer, appeared in person before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday charged with her kidnap and murder.

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