"Harriers" pub (formerly Herne Arms), Herne Hill Road/Wanless Road

[teuchter]

I could cross the road and then back over again to get to the train station, but that also means avoiding traffic.

Not necessary to cross back over again to get to the station.

 

[bolgerp]

Well, yes..... I could cross the Coldharbour Road on the other side under the railway bridge, I suppose....

 

[teuchter]

Well, yes..... I could cross the Coldharbour Road on the other side under the railway bridge, I suppose....

I'm trying to train myself to do this - intuitively there is the urge to cross to the left at the bottom but in reality it makes no sense.

 

[bolgerp]

I shall give it a go for a week.... must make sure I don't kill myself crossing over Herne Hill Road from Wingmore Road, though! That's always fun too!

 

[editor]

Here's how it's looking now:

 

[editor]

The top floor has now been built.



I wish I could find some photos of the old Harriers/Herne Arms pub - it's frustrating that it remains one of the few closed pubs I've been unable post up a feature about.

 

[Brixton Hatter]

I wish I could find some photos of the old Harriers/Herne Arms pub - it's frustrating that it remains one of the few closed pubs I've been unable post up a feature about.

Try Minet Library - the lambeth archives bit has loads of old books of photographs etc

 

[editor]

Try Minet Library - the lambeth archives bit has loads of old books of photographs etc

I know the library well but was hoping to be able to avoid having to trudge over there!

 

[editor]

I'm posting up a piece on Brixton Buzz tomorrow and hopefully that may spark a few people into adding their own memories and - even better - sending in some photos of the pub.

 

[editor]

Here's the piece. I've used some of the stuff from here because there is so little detail elsewhere:
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2014/11/lost-pubs-herne-armsharriers-18-herne-hill-road-se24/

 

[prunus]

Scaffolding's come down, and for sale sign gone up.

To be fair to my eyes it's not an unattractive building. I like the glazed tiles effect, which I'm hoping is a nod to the original building.

Wow the prices though:

http://www.kfh.co.uk/residential-pr...d_name=short_postcode&search_field_value=SE24

 

[editor]

Scaffolding's come down, and for sale sign gone up.

To be fair to my eyes it's not an unattractive building. I like the glazed tiles effect, which I'm hoping is a nod to the original building.

Wow the prices though:

http://www.kfh.co.uk/residential-properties/search-results/?searchtype=buy&price_period=month&minprice=0&maxprice=100000000&minbeds=0&proptype=Property&allornew=new&selling_state=For sale&selling_state=Under offer&let_type=Long Term Let&let_type=Short Term Let&furnished_state=Furnished&furnished_state=Part Furnished&furnished_state=Unfurnished&maxbeds=100&searchtext=SE24&search_field_name=short_postcode&search_field_value=SE24

I've seen worse but it is architecturally bland and looks like another office block. It hardly blends in with the local architecture.

 

[teuchter]

I think it's ok and better than average. Will reserve full judgement until i see how the street level is dealt with. It's certainly a lot nicer than the building at the other end of the terrace and the one directly opposite on wanless rd.

 

[teuchter]

It hardly blends in with the local architecture.

In what ways would you like it to "blend in" more?

 

[editor]

In what ways would you like it to "blend in" more?

I would have thought that was self explanatory. Echo elements of the existing architecture. Use vaguely similar coloured brick. Not look like an office block etc.

 

[ChrisSouth]

I would have thought that was self explanatory. Echo elements of the existing architecture. Use vaguely similar coloured brick. Not look like an office block etc.

The existing architecture next to it on HH Road is hardly something a building would want to blend to, surely?

 

[editor]

The existing architecture next to it on HH Road is hardly something a building would want to blend to, surely?

Why not? The houses directly opposite (and lining most of the road) are very attractive indeed.

 

[ChrisSouth]

Why not? The houses directly opposite (and lining most of the road) are very attractive indeed.

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But aren't the buildings on HH next to it existing?

 

[editor]

But aren't the buildings on HH next to it existing?

I don't know what that means, sorry.

 

[CH1]

I don't know what that means, sorry.

Doesn't he mean the post war flats next door (possibly replacing a bomb site).
Not proposing to go out and check at 10 pm in 5 degrees - but your earlier photo and my erratic memory suggest what is next door is very basic 50's flats which are hardly distinctive.

In any case there is an aesthetic argument for making a bold statement differentiating a new property from a neighbour from a different era.

Not that the Herne Hill Harriers nouveau development looks bold - more like a clone of Higgs Industrial Nouveau, New Albemarle, Oval Quarter etc etc.

 

[editor]

Not that the Herne Hill Harriers nouveau development looks bold - more like a clone of Higgs Industrial Nouveau, New Albemarle, Oval Quarter etc etc.

Indeed. Dull and bland.

 

[skf]

The Herne Arms was my family pub from the 50s right up until the early 70s. Cyril the landlord was my godfather and my brother in law was the pub singer. Marie played the piano with a large G&T that always seemed full even though she was always having a sip. The friday and saturday nights music was classic "pub singers" the twins were two characters who would sing together. The place would be full of only about 4 or 5 families uncles aunts brothers Oh i could go on for hours, along with the Milkwood Tavern, Lord stanley, Warrior, Green man all gone. And now the Half moon has gone
skf

 

[skf]

I got it wrong marie was the landlady, i forgot the name of the women who played the piano but she was in her 60s then, wish i had some photos.
skf

 

[skf]

help how do i post a picture from my i photo? when i try it freezes my apple mac and i have to switch off!

 

[skf]

when i try to post a photo from my library my computer freezes? 3 times now any tips
cheers
skf

 

[teuchter]

help how do i post a picture from my i photo? when i try it freezes my apple mac and i have to switch off!

Do you have a photo of the pub? I'd be interested to see it.

Are you trying to post it using the "upload a file" button?

 

[skf]

yes, i tried the upload a file but nothing happened
skf

 

[skf]

maybe this will work

 

[skf]

It froze again! will try again another time.
skf

 

[bolgerp]

Does anyone know when the street level hoardings on the new build are due to come down or where I might be able to find this out? Seems like they've been up for years!!!