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Catford Broadway
Formerly Springfield Crescent, Catford Broadway has long been a focal point for shopping. Although none of the original shops remain, residents still remember the Broadway’s invaluable retail stops which they visited regularly including Pecry’s for linen and bedding, Kay’s Shoes and Lyon’s Tea House for some light refreshment.
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Photo courtesy of Lewisham Archive and Kevin Ireland
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Springfield Crescent was the original name of Catford Broadway, giving us a clue of the wet swampy nature of this part of Lewisham. Rushey Green – where they grew rushes that were milled at the many mills along the banks of the river. The green squares along the side of Lewisham Road are also evidence of the hidden rivers and the marshy land.
Springfield Crescent
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Photo courtesy of Lewisham Archive
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Photo courtesy of Lewisham Archive
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Photo courtesy of Kevin Ireland
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Photo courtesy of Kevin Ireland
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Photo courtesy of Kevin Ireland
Catford Broadway has always been a central point for shoppers.
Shopping: Past and Present
Oral history of Peggy Fitzsimmons, Sheila Pender
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The popular chain of Lyon’s Tea Houses had cafes across the UK, including one in Catford. Click here for more information and pictures of Lyon’s Tea Houses.
Lyon's Tea House
Oral history of Seraphim / William Norton
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Photo by Kevin Ireland
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Photo by Kevin Ireland
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Photo by Kevin Ireland
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The central sweep of Catford Broadway was the backdrop for the the staging of Catfordian’s opinions of Catford and memories of Catford Dog Track. Stationed outside Costa, a group of lively performers dressed in high viz with megaphones and drums attracted many onlookers and passers by.
2015 Catford Tales
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