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Is Catford a nice place to live?
Catford is well known for its friendly residents and strong sense of community. Local get-togethers like book clubs, flower shows, quiz nights and film festivals are hugely popular and there is even a community run orchard. Throughout the year, Catford also sees a huge range of local events and shows.
Who is Catford?
Cat Ford-Coates, Portrait Artist Cat is an award-winning Photographer and filmmaker (2021 Telly awards, 2021 The Communicator awards), accredited Fellow Master Photographer with The Portrait Masters, and holds this designation as one of fourteen Portrait Photographers worldwide.
Is Catford a rough area?
Catford has a high violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for London.
Is Catford gentrified?
Catford is grim, really not gentrified at all.
When was Catford built?
With the opening of Catford station in 1892 and the arrival of tram services, suburban development began in earnest.
How long has the cat been in Catford?
Since 1974, a giant fibreglass cat has sat atop the entrance to the Catford Shopping Centre and watched as the decades have unfolded. We spoke to Mick Avery, who helped to design and install the iconic Catford Cat all those years ago.
Is Catford well connected?
Catford travel links and accessibility “Probably the biggest perk of living here is that it’s really well connected, which I don’t think you can say for much of south London,” says Catford resident Jacob Muggleton.
When was the Catford Cat made?
1974
For those in Catford, it is part of the landscape, and for those who have never been, the Catford Cat may well have popped up on social media. Built in 1974, the fibreglass giant dominates the area, perching atop the entrance to the Catford Centre.
How long has the Catford Cat Been there?
Since 1974, a giant fibreglass cat has sat atop the entrance to the Catford Shopping Centre and watched as the decades have unfolded.
Is Catford up and coming?
Catford is just fine. There are plans for regeneration and lots of work around the shopping centre. It will never be the modern day Notting Hill, but I’m not sure that’s needed/wanted! It has some good shops, some lovely little places to eat and drink, great transport links and green spaces.