Category Archives: Agriculture

J. and G. Miller

from Grace’s Guide – 1914 Who’s Who in Business:

MILLER, J. & G., Distillers of Mitcham Essential Oils, Fruit Growers, Farmers and Market Gardeners, Mitcham, Surrey.
Hours of Business: Usual.
Established in 1874.
Premises: Cultivate about 1200 acres.
Staff: About 250.
Branches: Chelsfield, Swanley, Bromley, Kent.
Business: Distilling Mitcham Essential Oils, Fruit Growing, Farming and Market Gardening. Claim to be the largest Distillers in England of Mitcham Essential Oils.
Connection: United Kingdom, Foreign, Colonial.
Telephone: No. 865 Mitcham.
Telegraphic Address: ” Miller Brothers, Mitcham.”
Bankers: London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd.

1945 Aerial Photos of open spaces under cultivation

In 1948 the Borough Engineer reported the size and location of recreation grounds and open spaces that were allotments for the Dig For Victory campaign in World War 2.

These aerial photos are from 1945.

Figges Marsh

Figges Marsh

The Canons and Lower Green East

The Canons and Lower Green East

Cranmer Green

Cranmer Green

Deer Park Gardens

Deer Park Gardens

Mount Road

Mount Road

Lewis Road

Lewis Road

Pollards Hill

Pollards Hill