Beer Truck Crash

Crowds gather to investigate a Toby Ale delivery truck which lies on its side after colliding with a number 88 Routemaster.

Not sure where this is. I have tried to research the route 88 which was slightly longer in the 1950’s heading towards Mitcham (as seen in the destination boards). I followed the rough route in streetview to try and find the church which would be a clear ID, especially with its high sides and small windows.

If anyone has any idea where this was please let me know.

There is another pic of a Toby Ales van on its side somewhere in Hammersmith I will try and locate.

** update **

With a thousand thanks to Stuart Crowle who almost instantly got back to me with the location! It was way off where I was looking.
Stamford Brook Road, W6. Links at the end of the post.
Thanks again Stuart!

 

 

Cleaning Graffiti off the Doors

Boys help clean off the remains of swastikas daubed on the doors of a synagogue in Kensington Park Road.

A cutting stuck to the back of a contact print named the road and unfortunate circumstances behind the image while the unique decoration to the building meant it was easy to locate the building as today. The block is now home to a gym call The Library

Launching a model boat in Kensington Gardens

Mr. Montagu Cleeve of Eldon Road, Kensington launches his boat “Solaire” on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens after 30 years work in May 1959.

The boat is a model of the 999 ton ship of the Royal Yacht Squadron in the 1920’s.

The Round Pond in Kensington Gardens is home of the oldest model yacht club in the country, the Model Yacht Sailing Association.

(These notes were found on rear of a negative sheet found in another box). The link to the obituary may be to an incorrect but identically named individual.

 

Harry Secombe

Harry Secombe visits a local pub for a sales promotion.

London New Year Celebration 1958-9

Londoners see in the new year in spectacular fashion beside the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus.

The statue has been boarded up to prevent people climbing onto its fragile limbs, this still happens every year.

It looks like the streets remained open

 

Some revellers make their way on the front of the Forte Hotel beside the Criterion Theatre. The theatre is still in place.

 

 

Bus Holiday from Fulham

“Old Folk Leaving Fulham Town Hall on holiday”

A group look excited as they set off on a trip from the town hall