tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post6713705552760207970..comments2024-03-18T08:59:20.638+00:00Comments on Sydenham and Forest Hill Local History: Ted Christmas, builderSteve Grindlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04712390561656330171noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-62996053908555745072021-08-15T01:41:01.197+01:002021-08-15T01:41:01.197+01:00As a contributor from afar, I am so impressed with...As a contributor from afar, I am so impressed with Ted Christmas both for his engaging personality and his influence on his community. I wonder if anybody has attempted a full scale biography of his life and work? While the Christmas Houses Conservation Area Study is a terrific source, I also wonder if there needs tp be a property-by-property catalogue of his whole work? Local government could commission such projects with a view to publication on an appropriate anniversary. Or a major project for a School of Architecture perhaps?John Griffithsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-4551117761563438222021-08-13T13:02:14.936+01:002021-08-13T13:02:14.936+01:00My grandfather Ken Pavey did a lot of interior dec...My grandfather Ken Pavey did a lot of interior decorating for Mr Christmas on the new builds and had an advert for many years across from Tooting train station with "Christmas and Pavey" on it. I never got to see that but I was told it was there for many years right up until 1980's. I still look for pictures of that. He lived in a Christmas house up until around 1939 when he went into the forces.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-30085161324684307092021-07-31T07:42:31.324+01:002021-07-31T07:42:31.324+01:00Are there any images of Newfield/Newfields/Newfiel...Are there any images of Newfield/Newfields/Newfield House in existence?<br />ie at the corner of Derby Hill and Dartmouth Rd where Kingswear House is now situated. Any help would be appreciated.John Griffithshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13710421967531675377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-49831901027808812832021-02-26T06:23:55.208+00:002021-02-26T06:23:55.208+00:00Thank you so much for sharing this useful informat...Thank you so much for sharing this useful information. Are you looking for <a href="https://vettedtradesonline.com/builder-london/" rel="nofollow">local builders</a> in London? If yes then visit Vetted Trades Online as they help their customers in finding the best worker at a reasonable price.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223203288030331185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-78049570498595536552020-11-20T06:53:25.899+00:002020-11-20T06:53:25.899+00:00Thanks for sharing such information with us. I hop...Thanks for sharing such information with us. I hope you will share more in the future like this. If you are looking for <a href="https://https://vettedtradesonline.com/" rel="nofollow">Local Builders in London</a>, Contact Vetted Trades Online.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223203288030331185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-31449212055015816852020-09-19T07:53:18.716+01:002020-09-19T07:53:18.716+01:00Thank you for the post. If you are seeking the ser...Thank you for the post. If you are seeking the services from the best <a href="https://vettedtradesonline.co.uk/builder-london/" rel="nofollow">Local Builders in London</a>, then you must visit Vetted Trades Online.vettedtradeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374760797406849394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-72230636513803364382020-03-13T21:02:49.203+00:002020-03-13T21:02:49.203+00:00I lived at 55a Dartmouth rd from 1966 until 1987 I...I lived at 55a Dartmouth rd from 1966 until 1987 I always remember the fantastic toilet in the house top for the range Victorian WC with fantastic floral patterns Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977360287596413997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-1079416253067612072020-02-12T10:03:05.004+00:002020-02-12T10:03:05.004+00:00Get construction services from Local Builders in U...Get construction services from <a href="https://vettedtradesonline.co.uk/builder-london/" rel="nofollow">Local Builders in UK</a>. You can contact with Vetted Trades Online, a leading repair company and has served many clients with best services.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223203288030331185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-86203715701883895372020-02-12T10:00:36.662+00:002020-02-12T10:00:36.662+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223203288030331185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-2978238547470422012019-07-13T17:08:20.668+01:002019-07-13T17:08:20.668+01:00One of the two younger adopted children mentioned ...One of the two younger adopted children mentioned by firthlet became my mother.<br /><br />Happy to hear from anyone who has any further interest.<br /><br />ahimms@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12842611129864224003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-83071554472206775712017-11-05T17:41:06.869+00:002017-11-05T17:41:06.869+00:00Do you have any further information about Edward C...Do you have any further information about Edward Christmas? He is a relative xxnicolaurryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589257226339797855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-13677595200517293502014-05-17T13:56:16.149+01:002014-05-17T13:56:16.149+01:00p.s it's not clear if Vera was adopted by Fran...p.s it's not clear if Vera was adopted by Frances. In 1911 it implies that she is her niece. There are two other younger adopted children in the family at that point. Frances is not married.firthlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04166565288095714776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-78644350842100845032014-05-17T13:51:06.617+01:002014-05-17T13:51:06.617+01:00In case you are still interested, I think I may ha...In case you are still interested, I think I may have found her. Vera Mary Lance, born 1891, living at 143 Sunderland Road in 1901. It says she is an adopted daughter. Head of the family is Frances Evelina Lance, who is living on Gaynesford Road in 1910. This is a little speculative. I have the number or Gaynesford Road but wasn't sure if you would want me to post it.<br />best wishes<br />Rachelfirthlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04166565288095714776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093246375775312326.post-79108782672186426262013-10-02T16:22:20.427+01:002013-10-02T16:22:20.427+01:00Hi - I grew up in Gaynesford Road until I was 21. ...Hi - I grew up in Gaynesford Road until I was 21. Two years later my parents moved to Oxford and I bought the house back. On renovating it, we removed the old fire surround to remove decades of horrible paint and found a photograph, with an (unpaid) bill of some £9.8shillings. Both had fallen down the back. The photograph and addressee was Miss Vera Lance and the Bill was dated 1904. She was dressed in stagewear and standing by the curtains. I wonder if anyone can throw light on this lady? I believe the house was built in 1904, so she was the first inhabitant. 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