How many shades of green can a forest hold? Beaulieu Heights, a sprawling expanse of ancient woodland, seems to hold them all. Right here, nestled between South Norwood and Upper Norwood, this 16-acre sanctuary whispers tales of a time when the Great North Wood stretched across the city. Imagine London draped in emerald, a living tapestry woven from oak and hazel. Beaulieu Heights is a precious fragment of that ancient woodland, a survivor clinging to life amidst the urban sprawl. In the heart of this green haven lies a secret. Tragedy struck in the scorching summer of 1976, when a fire swept through the woods, consuming over an acre of precious oak trees. But nature, resilient as ever, reclaimed her domain. The scorched earth gave way to new life, a testament to the enduring power of the wilderness. Today, a stroll through Beaulieu Heights is a journey through time. The air hums with the whisper of leaves, the rustle of unseen creatures. Look closely, and you might spot the descendants of those very plants and animals that witnessed the fire, their presence a reminder that even in the face of destruction, life finds a way.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service