The “Five Miles Club”

The “Five Miles Club”

From: Irene Warden by email I came across an old medal, with an inscription on the back: 5 Miles Club C.C. Abbott 1923 I noticed that one of your articles mentions the “Five Miles Club Championship Race”: Rovers’ Club Race meeting at Sayes Court...
Nunhead Football Club

Nunhead Football Club

From: Bob Freeman Swadlincote Derbyshire I was born in on New Year’s Eve 1919 in Bellwood Road, Nunhead. When I was about ten I went with my dad to watch Nunhead Football Club who played in the Isthmian League and I went whenever they were at home. The local derby...
Rye Lane shopping

Rye Lane shopping

From: Mike Mills by email I remember the Choumert Road Market, and the wonderful atmosphere at Christmas, during the late 50s and early 60s. In those days the stalls would stay open until late at night, with people leaving it until the last minute to get a cheap...