Matt writes
I noticed on my way through the station this morning that there are two black-covered boxes installed at waist-height on the wall of the exit to each platform that look suspiciously like Oystercard readers to me. But then Southeastern aren’t apparently planning to roll it out to us until 2010. Any clues?!
Looks like Neoprene [...]
Entries from July 2009
July 31, 2009
Wetsuits for Oysters
July 30, 2009
Being passed from pillar to post
The busted bollard has been lovingly restored to its former glory, thanks to fixmystreet, and the council. It’s a great feeling when you wander past something and think – “I spotted that – and now it’s fixed!”
But here’s the annoying thing – here in lovely Blackheath, we are straddled across Greenwich and [...]
July 30, 2009
Who’s Heath is it Anyway?
Heathen writes:
I wonder if you or your readers have any information about the company that seems to be taking over part of the Heath alongside St German’s Place. Most evenings now, a little van turns up, someone gets out and sets up an advertisng hoarding and stakes out an ever-increasing piece of the Heath and [...]
July 29, 2009
Burglary in Blackheath
Warren writes:
Last Wednesday I had a break in at home in Mycenae Road and all my camera equipment was stolen. It is Nikon professional equipment and is my working gear. I was hoping you may be able to spread the news in the hope someone comes across it and also to warn people in the [...]
July 15, 2009
Tales of the Village
Sent by lukebishop on twitter a few days back (I’ve been catching up lately):
The most ridiculous/brilliant positioning of two shop section signs ever! Costcutters, Blackheath http://twitpic.com/9pz45
And if you’re going to read the book from the photo, make sure you read them in the right order, starting here.
July 14, 2009
Answers to the name of Lucky…
Gill writes:
Dramatic Dog Rescue from Blackheath Pond
Last night (Monday 13 July) the Fire Brigade had to be called to rescue a three-legged Staff terrier from the pond in South Row. We just happened to be passing by at around ten past ten and heard this terrible howling.
We don’t know how the dog got in [...]
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