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10th of February in 2022 sees the 50th anniversary of an icon: the birth of Ziggy Stardust, first live performance of the character by David Bowie in 1972 … 
@jdpoc The performance was at the Toby Jub pub, in #Tolworth, just south of #Surbiton, literally about 200 yards away from where I live. The site has recently been bulldozed ready for redevelopment
@jdpoc Local community groups are currently seeking volunteers for a celebratory event to mark the landmark date.
Best football banner ever.
But it needs explanation: Corinth is the #Tolworth’s Corinthian Casuals, founded 1939 by merger of the Corinthians (1882) and the Casuals (1883), two of Britain’s oldest football clubs.
Lefi is #Surbiton legend ‘Lefi the Goat Boy’.
But it needs explanation: Corinth is the #Tolworth’s Corinthian Casuals, founded 1939 by merger of the Corinthians (1882) and the Casuals (1883), two of Britain’s oldest football clubs.
Lefi is #Surbiton legend ‘Lefi the Goat Boy’.
@jdpoc … Seething is a community in #Surbiton famed for its madcap festivals and charity sports events.
‘Torcida’ is South American slang for a group of football supporters: the Casuals have been hugely popular in South America for over a century.
‘Torcida’ is South American slang for a group of football supporters: the Casuals have been hugely popular in South America for over a century.
@jdpoc … and yes, the team play in those colours of Chocolate and Pink. And have done for 100 years.
The only way to capture this wonderful mural in #Tolworth was panorama mode.
Any further back I'd have gone over the barrier and landed 80 feet below on the fast lane of the A3 ...
Original image was 30,000 pixels wide.
Any further back I'd have gone over the barrier and landed 80 feet below on the fast lane of the A3 ...
Original image was 30,000 pixels wide.
.. and this one is at the entrance to #Tolworth Station.
Artist FB page is at:
facebook.com/WeareSkyhigh
Artist FB page is at:
facebook.com/WeareSkyhigh
A 13.5 mile walking journey through South West London*
THREAD THREAD THREAD 👇
Starting at New Malden and the two towers (CI & Apex) looming over.
*thread contains lots of suburban architecture, green spaces and little rivers.
#LoveLondonWalkLondon #EveryStreetInLondon #NewMalden
THREAD THREAD THREAD 👇
Starting at New Malden and the two towers (CI & Apex) looming over.
*thread contains lots of suburban architecture, green spaces and little rivers.
#LoveLondonWalkLondon #EveryStreetInLondon #NewMalden
Urban footpaths are always intriguing...
This one takes me out onto The Green - part of an early Addison council housing scheme (thanks to @MunicipalDreams for the help with identification). We think that the crest in the third photo is for Malden and Coombe Urban District Council - can any local historians confirm?
