Living In Rossiter Road 1946 1961
A Memory of Balham.
I lived in the house that was used as an orphanage for girls late 1890's to 1906. I have recently found out that it was called Laleham Cottage. It was situated on the corner of Rossiter Road and Ethelbert Street and the ground next to it was given over to prefabs, which extended right though to Fernlea Road. I too attending Cavendish Road School, but cannot recall the swimming pool being build. What year was that? From there I went to Telferscot Road School and have happy memories of the friends I made there. For me and my friends Tooting Bec Common was our playground especially the summers that seemed to have no end.
62 Rossiter Road was compulsory purchased in 1961 and my parents and I were rehoused on the Lochinvar Estate, Balham High Road.
My husband lived in Balham Grove and when we married in 1962 we lived further along at the top end of Balham Grove, close to Temperley Road.
I wonder if anyone remembers the house I described. I would love a photograph if one exists. The Wandsworth Heritage Centre have drawn a blank. So useful for the memories I am recording for the children and grandchildren.
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