jeff1946 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Hello. I've just joined and am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. 'The Grove' Pub,on the South Circular Rd,near Dulwich park,opposite Streatham C.C. has been closed for some time now. The old Pub sign is still there and I'm wondering who to contact with a view to purchasing it. This was the pub where I met my future wife at Xmas 1990,we married in 1995 but she died in 2011. I have recently moved house and would really like the sign to put up in my garden room as the focal point of a memorial to her memory. Any advice would be appreciated. THank you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSJ57 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Sorry, I can't help with your request, but just wanted to say - what a lovely idea and I hope you're successful! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melihoople Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Have you tried to speak to the Dulwich Estate, they will know. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I read that as you wanting to buy the pub itself! But lovely idea, and Dulwich Estates are the people to contact, good luckjeff1946 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Hello. I've just joined and am hoping someone can> point me in the right direction. 'The Grove'> Pub,on the South Circular Rd,near Dulwich> park,opposite Streatham C.C. has been closed for> some time now. The old Pub sign is still there and> I'm wondering who to contact with a view to> purchasing it. This was the pub where I met my> future wife at Xmas 1990,we married in 1995 but> she died in 2011. I have recently moved house and> would really like the sign to put up in my garden> room as the focal point of a memorial to her> memory. Any advice would be appreciated. THank> you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siduhe Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 As others have said, Dulwich Estate is the freeholder and has been trying to redevelop the site for housing for a while. There is apparently still a current pubco leaseholder but hasn?t been active at the site since the fire. Def start with the Dulwich Estate office. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff1946 Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Thanks for the info everybody. I will contact Dulwich Estate Office. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Don't suppose you fancy buying the whole pub? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Good luck in finding someone interested. Given that it?s unlikely to re-open, I?d be half-tempted to rock up with a high vis vest, some cones and a ladder and liberate the sign. You?d get more attention from people praying it?s the first step in a refurbishment than anyone official. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbiscuits Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Yeah, I'd just turn up with a ladder and a toolbox, and take it down myself. If anyone else actually wanted it, it would already be gone. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff1946 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Haha Lynne. Tempting but my Bank balance wouldn't stretch that far. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Yeah, I'd just turn up with a ladder and a toolbox, and take it down myself. If anyone else actually wanted it, it would already be gone.Actually, a pub sign such as this has commercial value (and may even be listed, if the building itself is). Taking it is theft, for which you could be prosecuted. The fact that something hasn't already been stolen doesn't mean it is available to steal without consequence. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbiscuits Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Yes of course it would be illegal. I wasn't trying to imply otherwise.Some may find it morally justifiable, others may not. C'est la via. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeb Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I think the pubco is / was Mitchells & Butler. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 The front of the pub is taped off at the moment.I assume this is because one of the upstairs windows looks about to fall out. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig-Zag Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 and good luck getting any useful response from Dulwich Estate...not a well run organisation in my opinion. Do hope you manage to get hold of the sign. What a lovely idea. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff1946 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 They've suggested I should contact Harvesters and/or the Managing Agents. Will try that tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siduhe Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 jeff1946 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> They've suggested I should contact Harvesters> and/or the Managing Agents. Will try that> tomorrow.They suggested you contact Harvester? The pub hasn't been a Harvester for a while, well before it closed - the pubco which has the lease on the Grove is Stonegate as far as I recall (see https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/residents-want-answers-future-dulwichs-old-grove-tavern/). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1334879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff1946 Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Yes,been given Stonegate's number now. Will try them tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1335960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheff Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 From a friend who was enquiring about taking on the lease, they have already sold he car park and some land to a developer Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1349756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
natty01295 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 what will it be ????? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1349782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Possibly luxury flats? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1349811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 jimbo1964 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Possibly luxury flats?whats a non-luxury flat. :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1349814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 A hard to let flat.JohnL Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> jimbo1964 Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Possibly luxury flats?> > whats a non-luxury flat. :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1352429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
klines11 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Good luck Jeff, it's a lovely idea Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1353205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
natty01295 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 News??? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/224770-the-grove-pub/#findComment-1354417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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