🌟 Discover Your Balham Personality: Take This Buzzfeed-Style Quiz! 🌟

Are you curious to find out which Balham persona matches your vibe? Take this fun Buzzfeed-style quiz to uncover your Balham personality and see how well you fit into this vibrant London neighbourhood. Let’s dive in! Pick a Saturday afternoon activity: a) Strolling through the local farmers’ market, exploring fresh produce and artisanal treats. b)ContinueContinue reading “🌟 Discover Your Balham Personality: Take This Buzzfeed-Style Quiz! 🌟”

🌟 10 Epic Reasons Why Balham is the Place to Be! 🌟

Balham: The Perfect Blend of Urban Vibes and Green Spaces! Looking for the best of both worlds? Balham has got you covered! This buzzing neighbourhood offers a unique mix of urban excitement and abundant green spaces. Whether you fancy exploring trendy cafes, hitting up local markets, or enjoying a peaceful stroll through the beautiful TootingContinueContinue reading “🌟 10 Epic Reasons Why Balham is the Place to Be! 🌟”

🌟 Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Art Deco Buildings in Balham & Tooting London! 🌟

Step into the charming neighborhood of Balham in London and prepare to be mesmerized by the enchanting allure of Art Deco architecture. Known for its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, Balham boasts a remarkable collection of Art Deco buildings that continue to captivate residents and visitors alike. Art Deco, a distinctive architectural style popular inContinueContinue reading “🌟 Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Art Deco Buildings in Balham & Tooting London! 🌟”

The Rumours of Hitler wanting to use Du Cane Court as his HQ started earlier than you might think

The BBC article “Bevin’s Babes” is a personal account or memoir of a group of women who were born during World War II and grew up in post-war London written by Heather Noble. It forms part of an archived of World War Two Memories compiled by the BBC and written by the public. They referContinueContinue reading “The Rumours of Hitler wanting to use Du Cane Court as his HQ started earlier than you might think”

🚇 Remembering the Tragedy: The Balham Tube Station Disaster 🚇

On 14 October 1940 at 8.02pm a 1400 kilo semi armour piercing bomb penetrated 32 feet underground and exploded just above the cross passage between the two platforms in Balham station, while above ground a number 88 bus, travelling in blackout conditions, plunged into the crater created. The dramatic spectacle was newsworthy and pictures circulatedContinueContinue reading “🚇 Remembering the Tragedy: The Balham Tube Station Disaster 🚇”