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Streatham sits in a natural dip in south London, centered around a stretch of the A23 that follows the exact route of the Roman road to Brighton. It is perhaps best defined by its green spaces; Streatham Common rises steeply to the south, leading into the ancient woodland of The Rookery, while Tooting Bec Common borders the western side. Historically, the area gained prominence in the 18th century as a fashionable spa retreat due to its mineral wells, and by the 1930s ‘The Dip’ had become a major entertainment hub, hosting one of the country's first department stores and an ice rink that remains a local landmark today. Practically, the neighborhood functions through three separate railway stations - Streatham, Streatham Common, and Streatham Hill - which provide direct, frequent links to London Bridge and Victoria. While the high street is busy and functional, the residential streets behind it are notably quieter, characterized by wide plots and a mix of substantial Victorian and Edwardian architecture.