Tooting history tour with local historian Geoff Simmons

This film was put together for an online community event at the height of the lockdown. It gave people a chance to think about the area and its history at a time when they couldn't get out much. It's great to look back, but hopefully, it also shows what an incredible community we are in Tooting RIGHT NOW, coming together to support each other and make things happen in very difficult times. We want it to encourage people to take a closer look, go on one of Geoff's tours or visit the area - taste the food, smell the daffodils, get involved in our many dynamic and creative networks. We're so lucky to live here!

Historical contents:
00:32 - King Edward VII Statue
01:46 - Broadway Electric Picture Palace
02:33 - The Granada Cinema and Music Venue
03:37 - Beatles visiting Tooting
04:55 - Peter Barr Daffodil King
05:56 - Streatham Cemetery
07:18 - Sidney Lewis - Youngest British Soldier
08:21 - Corporal Edward Foster VC - Local Dustman and War Hero
10:29 - Sadie Crawford - Jazz Pioneer
12:24 - Albert Hill - Double Olympic Gold Medal Winner
14:21 - St George's Hospital

For more historical facts check out Geoff's website here:
https://summerstown182.wordpress.com/