Tustin Estate

Tustin Estate Growing up on Tustin Estate Tustin Estate was built in the mid 1960s, at the very end of the Old Kent Road and Ilderton Road, in South East London.

It comprised of three tower blocks, Ambleside Point, Grasmere Point and Windermere Point, with underground parking, two storied Bowness House maisonettes above the shops, three storied maisonettes of Heversham House, Hillbeck Close old people’s home, Kentmere House flats, Manor Grove houses with gardens, Pilgrim’s Way primary school, Tustin Youth Club, all set around rolling greens and pathways, w

ith The Penn playground in the middle. It was one of the greenest housing estates in London. Tustin was a self contained community, where kids could grow up on the estate, but off the streets. Where pet cats and dogs ran free. And children played out in safety. Where young children went to school without leaving the estate, whilst many Mum’s worked across the road, in the industrial streets opposite Manor Grove. Opposite was the Regal cinema, with the Astoria cinema within easy walking distance. Canals and bombsites were on the doorstep. Factory roofs, garages, and the gasworks were our climbing frames on the weekend. Even the odd tree house, at the back of Hillbeck Close. A pub on every corner, and Millwall Football Club was literally across the road. Tustin was unique – so much so that kids from other estates would come to hang out on the Tustin; especially the Tustin Club.

06/07/2017

I would like to express my sadness at the passing of Billy Bradford. Most of us grew up with Billy and his brothers and sisters. RIP Billy.. ###x

01/10/2016

We are looking to arrange the next get together for the Tustin Estate and due to requests from others in the area, have decided to include the Ledbury.Estate. Initially we are thinking the Windsor but would be happy to hear your thoughts on this. xx

13/11/2014
21/08/2014

Does anyone have any contact with or know the where abouts of Steven Sutton, lived in Bowness House in the 70's....

15/08/2014

Does anyone have any old photos (like the cover photo) from their time on the Tustin. Would love to see them.

Ancient Foresters - Tustin 1st Reunion 3rd March 2013
03/03/2013

Ancient Foresters - Tustin 1st Reunion 3rd March 2013

03/03/2013

THANK YOU to all the people that turned out last night for our 1st reunion. Brilliant to see all the old faces from way back when.A great night was had by all (brilliant company) this is the first of many..........

25/02/2013

A brief update for anyone that may not be aware of the Tustin Estatere union. We will be meeting up on Saturday 2nd March in the Forresters. Look forward to seeeing you all! be a great night!!!!

10/02/2013

I am pleased to announce the date for the Tustin Estate Reunion will be on Saturday 2nd March 2013. After some deliberation we decided the venue should be in the area where we all grew up so, we have decided to have it in the Ancient Forresters from around 7pm.

Transportation:There is a local cab office. The tube station is at the end of Drummond Road and London Bridge Station is 10 minutes in a cab!

Please spread the word to anyone you know that may be interested. Look forward to seeeing you all on the 2nd!!

07/02/2013

We would like to organise the get together for the end of February. The venue!!!! well, we are open to suggestions!! obviously everyone has an opinion, let me know where you think we should hold it. Be great to get your feedback before we decide over the weekend! X

07/02/2013

We would like to organise the get together for the end of February. The venue!!!! well we are open to suggestions!! obviously everyone has an opinion, let me know where you think we should hold it. Be great to get your feedback before we decide over the weekend! X

FROM A PLACE FULL OF LIFE, TO A DOWN AND OUT OLD SH****LE, TO A BOARDED UP EMPTY SHELL, TO A SPACE WHERE SOMETHING ONCE ...
25/01/2013

FROM A PLACE FULL OF LIFE, TO A DOWN AND OUT OLD SH****LE, TO A BOARDED UP EMPTY SHELL, TO A SPACE WHERE SOMETHING ONCE STOOD. SHAME!

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