Du Cane Court has a number of post codes although they are all in the Tooting SW17 postcode zone rather than the Balham SW12 post code as many people would expect. Du Cane Court is located in the SW17 postcode area rather than the SW12 postcode area due to its specific geographic location within London.ContinueContinue reading “Discover the Vibrant SW17 Postcode: Home to the Iconic Du Cane Court in Balham”
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Did Hitler intend to set up his command headquarters in the south London suburb of Balham?
A Radio 4 documentary investigates the Hitler rumours, Steve Punt examines the rumours that Hitler was intending to set up his command headquarters in the south London suburb of Balham. Du Cane Court has suffered from these rumours for many years. There is no credible historical evidence to suggest that Adolf Hitler intended to setContinueContinue reading “Did Hitler intend to set up his command headquarters in the south London suburb of Balham?”
A Du Cane Wedding in 1973
Fran Jones (Wilson) as shared a lovely photograph of her parents wedding in Du Cane Court gardens. She says “It is of my parents. I was there as a baby also.” The bride Linda is very pleased someone somewhere might smile at her Du Cane wedding day. Her frock was literally scarves tied on toContinueContinue reading “A Du Cane Wedding in 1973”
Local Listing Consultation: Confirmation: Du Cane Court, & Gardens, Balham High Road, SW17
The Council carried out a consultation on local listing during December 2017 and January 2018 following its work with Local Amenity Societies in the borough to nominate candidate buildings, public spaces and artefacts for local listing. Following the consultation, a list of candidates for local listing was approved at the Council’s Community Services Overview andContinueContinue reading “Local Listing Consultation: Confirmation: Du Cane Court, & Gardens, Balham High Road, SW17”
Londonist: Peek Inside Du Cane Court by Will Noble
One of the great urban legends about Du Cane Court is that the art deco apartment block in Balham was coveted by Adolf Hitler, and thus spared bombing in the second world war. Read more at https://londonist.com/london/art-and-photography/a-peek-inside-du-cane-court
An amazing map of more art deco estates in London
I stumbled upon London Deco Flats listing of Du Cane Court (http://londondecoflats.co.uk/estates/du-cane-court/) and was intrigued to find they also have listed many many more art deco gems on their interactive map. Check them out! – http://londondecoflats.co.uk/map/
Don’t live in Beautiful Art Deco Du Cane Court but want to see inside?
The wonders of technology and social media mean many of the residents of Du Cane Court have shared pictures of the inside of this stunning 1930’s building on Balham High Road in South London. https://www.instagram.com/p/BduqySrFjQ6/?taken-at=538643648 From the wonders of the balustrades to the original art deco features. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlbaOBDgK5u/?taken-at=538643648 https://www.instagram.com/p/BdpkHWjAXSx/?taken-at=538643648 https://www.instagram.com/p/BlbYmX5gES6/?taken-at=538643648 https://www.instagram.com/p/BlOBSNmAboJ/?taken-at=538643648 https://www.instagram.com/p/BlbZJ8zAFsX/?taken-at=538643648 Even the utilitarianContinueContinue reading “Don’t live in Beautiful Art Deco Du Cane Court but want to see inside?”
🍽️ A Glimpse into History: The Original Du Cane Court Restaurant 🍽️
Nestled within the iconic Du Cane Court building in Balham, London, the original Du Cane Court restaurant holds a special place in the history and culinary heritage of the area. With its elegant atmosphere, delectable cuisine, and warm hospitality, the restaurant became a beloved gathering spot for residents and visitors alike. The original Du CaneContinueContinue reading “🍽️ A Glimpse into History: The Original Du Cane Court Restaurant 🍽️”
Du Cane Court paved the way for today’s build to rent
The recent wave of build to rent schemes, which boast modern interiors and luxury facilities, have hit the headlines as being innovative new developments. specification with interiors ahead of their time. Every apartment boasted its very own electric clock and radio and a resident manager lived on the premises in order to attend to theContinueContinue reading “Du Cane Court paved the way for today’s build to rent”
Exploring Balham’s Hidden Gems: From Post Office to Cinemas, Discover the Unique Stops on This Fascinating Walk
London Postcode Walks apparently inspired by “the Ladies who Bus” who have travelled London one bus route at a time, and building on the work they have done to become a walking tour guide, this blog is about walking London one postcode at a time. There are over 100 London postcode districts so that shouldContinueContinue reading “Exploring Balham’s Hidden Gems: From Post Office to Cinemas, Discover the Unique Stops on This Fascinating Walk”
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