The Catford Constitutional Club occupies the oldest building in Catford at Elmwood, Broadway Catford. Elmwood, the farmhouse was built in 1736 by Nelgarde Doggett who gave his name to Nelgarde and Doggett roads in Catford. At that time there were very few houses in Catford and it was still mainly rural farmland. According to a mention on Edith’s Streets, the farmhouse was … [Read more...]
Jazz night at the Catford Constitutional Club
Starting from 24 February, London based trumpet player and member of the Julian Joseph All-Star Big band, Jackson Mathod will be hosting a monthly Jazz Jam at Catford Constitutional Club on the last Wednesday of the month. The night aims to showcase some of the emerging talent in the London Jazz scene. This month’s line-up features: Alam Nathoo – Tenor Sax Matthew Read … [Read more...]
Catford Bridge Tavern destroyed by fire
Whether your remember it as the Railway Tavern, the Copperfield or Catford Bridge Tavern, the old pub next to the station went up in flames on 1 March. The London Fire Brigade were called out around 6pm on Sunday to tackle the blaze. According to their report the whole of the roof and second floor and most of the first floor was damaged in the blaze. This is sad … [Read more...]
Squatters evicted from Catford Bridge Tavern
We might start to see some movement at Catford Bridge Tavern now that the police have successfully evicted the squatters. Today at 07:30am after a possession order was obtained by the owners of the Copperfield PH, (Catford Bridge Tavern) (1/2) — Lewisham MPS (@MPSLewisham) May 29, 2014 The Tav has been empty for months and some of us were concerned that freeholders Camden … [Read more...]
Catford Constitutional Club grand opening
The Antic run Catford Constitutional plans to open its doors tonight. I've had a sneaky peek inside and builders are currently beavering away getting things right in time for the 6pm opening. I’m no expert but it looked like they’d need a Hail Mary to pull everything off by 6pm. The Constitutional Club Twitter account say's things are coming along nicely. … [Read more...]
It’s goodbye to the Tav and hello to the Catford Constitutional Club
Pub Company Antic London, have announced plans to open a pub at the old Catford Conservative Club site. This is good news considering Catford Bridge Tavern was sold to another pub chain and Antic will not be running it for much longer. Antic put a lot of hard work into turning the tavern around, making it a nice friendly place to have a glass of wine and a decent plate of … [Read more...]
It’s all go down the Rising Sun end of Rushey Green
Work has started on the demolition of the Rising Sun pub. New flats will replace the old yellow pub and the car park behind it. The planning application was approved as noted in the Housing Implementation Strategy. Works will be delivered by Gintel Buildings Services Ltd. Previous planning applications were refused for various reasons. One was refused because one of the … [Read more...]
Catford highlights
What are your favourite places to shop, eat and drink in Catford? The South London Press are planning a Christmas feature so let's make sure they big up all that's good about Catford by sharing your favourite spots. My favourite place for gifts and oil burners is off course Gorgeous Gifts and Accessories. My favourite pub is the Ravensbourne Arms. Favourite restaurants … [Read more...]
George pub to be replaced by affordable housing
The former George Inn Public House at 1 Rushey Green, Catford, built originally around 1700-20, is being redeveloped. When complete, the site of the former 19th Century coaching inn will house two apartment buildings comprising 33 affordable homes for London and Quadrant Housing Association, as well as a Tesco Metro shop. (Because we really need another Tesco Metro … [Read more...]
John Evelyn pub targetted by Paddy Power
A licensing application has been made to turn the John Evelyn pub in Evelyn Street, Deptford, into a Paddy Power betting shop following the closure of the pub last month. Former owner of the pub Doug Elsley, 65, who ran the pub for 20 years before retiring in November last year, has called for the pub, owned by Admiral Taverns, to be reopened. He said: “It’s disgraceful … [Read more...]