St John's Crescent.

[Romeo Hotel]

My parents were married in 1935, and their first address was 11 St John's Crescent.
There are only even numbered houses on this road. Is it possible that at one time there were houses on both sides of the street?
Grateful for any help.
Robin.

 

[Pickman's model]

Romeo Hotel there were houses on both sides of the road - here's a 1952 map

View map: Great Britain. Ordnance Survey, TQ3175 - A - Ordnance Survey National Grid Maps, 1940s-1970

maps.nls.uk

 

[platinumsage]

Yes, this was 1938:



More on the creation of Max Roach Park here:

Max Roach Park - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

Probably a few picture still knocking about seeing it was like that up to the 70s.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

another one from NLS, this from 1950, showing house numbers

Georeferenced Maps - Map images - National Library of Scotland

maps.nls.uk

Lambeth Landmark has

ST JOHN'S ROAD, BRIXTON - Landmark

Renumbering plan for St John’s Road, Brixton. Occupiers include Richard Bull, Stevens Palmer, Alice Attwater, Edward Deane, Thomas Quarm and Mary Brisley. The street was renamed St Johns Crescent in 1936 by the L.C.C.From the Street Renumbering/ Renaming Files, dated 2nd February 1883.Ref...

boroughphotos.org

https://boroughphotos.org/lambeth/st-johns-crescent-brixton-2/

 

[Romeo Hotel]

Romeo Hotel there were houses on both sides of the road - here's a 1952 map
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View map: Great Britain. Ordnance Survey, TQ3175 - A - Ordnance Survey National Grid Maps, 1940s-1970

maps.nls.uk

Many thanks, answered my query perfectly.