Lee Green and the Olde Tiger’s Head
Situated at the eastern end of Lee High Road, this was the original centre ofLee, which expanded north and west to meet Blackheath and Lewisham, and then south to Lee station
The delightful tiled sign on the wall of the entrance to the Old Tiger’s Head, Lee Green
The Tiger’s Head public house was built in 1766 and became famous for its bowling green and notorious as a haunt of smugglers.
In 1809 the first semi- detached houses were built near the green and piecemeal suburban development continued until 1825, when shops appeared and the bridge over the Quaggy River was enlarged.
The new bridge allowed the river to flow more freely, reducing the risk of flooding, and over the following 40 years the village green vanished as the locality was intensely built up, mainly with small houses for labourers.
Some of the 19th- century housing was cleared before and after the Second World War in redevelopment projects, the largest of which was the mixed- use Leegate scheme.
Lee Green has a wider choice of shops and restaurants than might be expected with Lewisham such a short distance away.
At the 2011 census two- thirds of the ward’s residents classified themselves as white – a higher proportion than in most of the borough but down from three- quarters in 2001. More than 60 per cent of homes are owner- occupied.
What can EasyClear House Clearance do for you?
EasyClear are a fully insured, licensed and a highly experienced house clearance company. We provide an environmentally sensitive service where we recycle and re-use where ever possible. Where that isn’t possible we ensure that we dispose of your rubbish legitamately and carefully.
We operate locally in Lee Green providing house clearance, garden clearance and a full range of contract service for offices and businesses. We offer a worry free contents appraisel which includes professional valuation of antiques, quality collectables and second hand furniture.
Understanding our customer needs and what the customer expects in order to provide the very best bespoke service, has made EasyClear the outstanding clearance provider. With our Lee Green house clearance and rubbish removal, EasyClear has a reputation for strong business ethics, combined with an awareness of today’s customers needs.
Call us anytime of the day or night 0800 58 78 783 (mobiles call 0208 773 2000)
