Old Photos of Balham

Balham is an area in south-west London, England. It has been settled since Saxon times and appears in the Domesday Book as Belgeham. The area saw significant development after the opening of Balham railway station in 1856. During World War II, Balham Underground station suffered heavy damage from air raids, killing around 64 people. In 1974, a bo…
Balham is an area in south-west London, England. It has been settled since Saxon times and appears in the Domesday Book as Belgeham. The area saw significant development after the opening of Balham railway station in 1856. During World War II, Balham Underground station suffered heavy damage from air raids, killing around 64 people. In 1974, a bomb planted by the Provisional IRA exploded near government buildings in the area.
  • Population: 14,751 (2011 Census.Ward)
  • OS grid reference: TQ285735
  • London borough: Wandsworth
  • Ceremonial county: Greater London
  • Region: London
  • Country: England
  • Sovereign state: United Kingdom
Data from: en.wikipedia.org