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- That prompted many Catford locals who rallied to keep the statue, including hundreds that signed a Change.org petition for the fiberglass feline. And on Monday, Lewisham Council said in a tweet that the cat would be going nowhere. “The Catford Cat WILL STAY in Catford for generations to come,” the council tweeted.
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Oct 30, 2020 · Did you know Catford is named after the giant cat statue? It is an easy assumption but sadly, it isn’t true. Still, the Catford cat has quite a story behind it. The iconic cat has been clambering the sign for the Catford Shopping Centre since it was installed in the 1974.
Mar 20, 2017 · UPDATE: Lewisham Council has confirmed that the Catford Cat isn't going anywhere. Even if you’ve never been to Catford, you’ll have probably seen many an Instagram shot of its most...
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Apr 3, 2017 · Catford, Lewisham Borough, Local History, Tom Edwards. The definitive reason behind Catford’s name was lost to the winds of time eons ago. Scholars still maintain however, that the name is a reminder of the giant fibreglass cat that bestrode the area and looked down upon the civilians.
The cat has a mischievous grin and reaches down to paw at the 'F' in the sign. The cat has become a popular local symbol and when, in 2017, Lewisham Council proposed to have it taken down, many Catford locals signed, and won, a petition for the sculpture to stay.
Mar 20, 2017 · However, Lewisham Council confirmed on Twitter on Monday (March 20) that the famous landmark would be staying put, much to the joy of locals. On Wednesday (March 22) Steve Bullock, the Mayor of Lewisham, pledged at the cabinet meeting: “The Catford Cat won’t be leaving on my watch.”.
Is there a succession of Cats of Catford going back to the ancient time the area got its name?