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Ossie’s Taverna

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Kebab and steak restaurant that was at 197 London Road, possibly from mid 1980s to 2012. It had a take away counter on the right, and a seating area on the left. The steaks were good and inexpensive, as was the wine. Telephone orders were taken for home delivery of steak as well as kebabs.

Clip from Merton Memories photo reference Mit_​8_​1-40, around 1987.

Google Maps has a history option when using Street View.

This shows number 197 as Ossie’s Taverna up to July 2012.

In June 2014 it is a Polish shop called Silesia

From June 2016 a chicken shop called “Wings and Things”

In September 2020 a peri-peri chicken shop called “Rangoes Grill”.

The Barrel Golfing Society

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From the Norwood News – Friday 19 June 1936

New golfing society

The social and sporting activities of a number of resident-golfing enthusiasts has led to the formation of a new golfing community under the title of “The Barrel Golfing Society” which was inaugurated on Sunday last. The membership is limited to 33, and is restricted to regular playing members on Mitcham Common. Mr R.H. Lawson is president; Mr FJ Bentley vice president; Mr T W Farley honorary treasurer; Mr WC Batchelor, 2, Langdale Avenue, Mitcham, is the honorary secretary; and the committee are vs Messrs H.W. Rigby, W. Hurley, T. Edwards, A.W.J. King and E.A. Goble.

The governing rules of the new society are somewhat unique, and full particulars are available at the club headquarters, The Blue House, Mitcham Common.