West Dulwich
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West Dulwich is an area in southeast London
, England
, that straddles the London Borough of Lambeth
and the London Borough of Southwark
. Croxted Road and South Croxted Road mark the boundary between London Borough of Southwark
on the east and London Borough of Lambeth
to the west. The South London suburb
dates back to the 17th century when the often flooded land known as Dulwich Common
was acquired and drained by Edward Alleyn
's estate. Best known for the respected Dulwich College
, the Dulwich Estate
is an affluent residential area which has a sleepier feel to it than that of neighbouring areas such as East Dulwich
or West Norwood
.
West Dulwich has two main parades of shops, the main one being on the Park Hall road junction, where Croxted Road becomes South Croxted Road. Shops there include Tesco
, and a number of high end or independent shops. The other parade is on Rosendale Road which features more typical local shops. The Rosendale Pub was redeveloped into a Gastropub
and was awarded the title of TimeOut London Best Gastropub 2007. There is a talk of further developments on this stretch of road to capitalise on the success of the Rosendale. Another upscale eatery is Beauberry House, which is set in the grounds of Belair Park
opposite West Dulwich railway station
. Slightly further afield is the shopping area of Norwood Road and West Norwood
which has a selection of national retail outlets.
On the fourth Sunday of every month there is a Farmers' Market in the grounds of Dulwich College
.
West Dulwich railway station sits on the South Circular and is in the near the eastern edge of the area where Thurlow Park Road became Dulwich Common Road now called as Dulwich Common. Off peak the station is served four times an hour with trains into Victoria station and peak times to both Victoria and to Blackfriars station
. The closest tube station is Brixton tube station
, which is 10 minutes away by bus.
West Dulwich forms part of the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency whose current member of Parliament
is Tessa Jowell
MP of the Labour Party
. At the local government level, West Dulwich is split between College Ward, East Dulwich and Village Ward in London Borough of Southwark
and Gipsy Hill Ward and Thurlow Park Ward in London Borough of Lambeth
. Dulwich is a traditional Conservative
area although in recent years, they have faced competition from the Liberal Democrats. Currently three of the nine Dulwich councillors are Conservative: two in Village ward and 1 in College ward with the Liberal Democrats holding East Dulwich and the other Village seat while Labour have the other 2 College seats.
Dulwich Wood
, Dulwich Park
and Brockwell Park
are all within walking distance of West Dulwich. Thurlow Park and Belair Park
are by the south circular where it enters and leaves the area. Being so close to Dulwich Village
means that there are many small pockets of greenery such as those on Park Hall Road, Rosendale Road and College Road.
The Rosendale Allotments were established in 1908. It is an 18 acres (72,843.5 m²) site owned by Dulwich Estate
on the eastern side of Tulse Hill
between Herne Hill
and Knight's Hill in South London
.
The Old College Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
is of the east side of Gallery Road
.
Confusingly, there are two areas called Knight's Hill nearby; the better known area is the residential area and electoral ward in West Norwood
by the road called Knights Hill. But there is a hill to the north, near Thurlow Park Road, known as Knight's Hill, in which is the Knight's Hill railway tunnel. This second Knight's Hill includes the hilly land between the western end of Thurlow Park Road (South Circular), Peabody Hill and Lovelace Road, where the adjoining Rosendale allotments in Dulwich stand today. The green area is still marked as Knight's Hill on detailed maps, but to avoid confusion is not normally named on modern streetmaps. Both areas have similar origins, first mentioned as belonging to Thomas Knyght in 1545, and were known as Knight's Hill Common and Knight's Hill Farm, respectively. The train line between Herne Hill railway station
and Tulse Hill railway station
runs through the hill. Today the Peabody Hill estate lies on the western side of Tulse Hill with the Rosendale Road allotments on the top.
or Lambeth
and therefore their choice of schools is limited even further. Within West Dulwich, there are four state primary schools (Rosendale Primary School
and three others) and one secondary school. Whether as a consequence of this or not, the number of private schools in or near the area is well above the local average — Oakfield Preparatory School
, Rosemead Preparatory School, Dulwich College
, and Dulwich College Preparatory School
.
967 - Edgar the Peaceful granted Dilwihs to a thane named Earl Aelfheah. Dilwihs meant 'meadow where the dill grew'.
Medieval Dulwich
1066 - King William I of England
is owner of Dulwich, taking the land from King Harold II of England
Lordship Lane was the eastern boundary of Dulwich Manor with Friern Manor and Croxted Road (formerly Croks Street Lane) the western boundary with Lord Thurlow's estate.
Tudor Dulwich
1538 - Dulwich
no longer property of Bermondsey Abbey
with Dissolution.
1544 - Dulwich granted to goldsmith Thomas Calton for £609 by Henry VIII
.
Stuart Dulwich
1605 - Estate sold for £4,900 to Edward Alleyn
by Sir Francis Calton
1619 - Dulwich College was founded by Edward Alleyn
1785 - Belair House Beauberry House was built by architect Robert Adam
.
Georgian Dulwich
1805 (+1814) - Dulwich Common
enclosed.
1812 - Kingswood House
built by William Vizard
Victorian Dulwich
1851 - Dulwich's population: 1,632.
1856 - West Dulwich railway station
opened as Knights Hill Station.
1868 - Old village green is bought for public use.
1870 - Dulwich College moved to new campus on College Road designed by Charles Barry Junior
1888 - All Saints Church built between 1888 and 1897 designed by G H Fellowes Prynne
1890 - Dulwich Park
opened.
Modern Dulwich
1900 - Part of the Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell
.
1901 - Dulwich's Population: 10,247
1940s - World War II
: the Blitz
and the V1 & V-2 rocket
flying bombs caused widespread damage to Dulwich.
1965 - Became part of new London Borough of Southwark
and London Borough of Lambeth
.
196? - Effra Storm Relief Project
2000 - All Saints Church on Tulse Hill gutted by fire
In addition to the College other buildings of interest are Beauberry House, the Grade I listed All Saints Church, West Dulwich
home of the Lambeth Orchestra, burned down, but reopened on the same site in 2006 thanks to the sustained work of parishioners and the local community, Kingswood House
a Grade II listed mansion and the Rosendale gastropub
is housed in a historic coaching house that still retains the original Royal Doulton
tiles.
London
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, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, that straddles the London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Lambeth
The London Borough of Lambeth is a London borough in south London, England and forms part of Inner London. The local authority is Lambeth London Borough Council.-Origins:...
and the London Borough of Southwark
London Borough of Southwark
The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough in south east London, England. It is directly south of the River Thames and the City of London, and forms part of Inner London.-History:...
. Croxted Road and South Croxted Road mark the boundary between London Borough of Southwark
London Borough of Southwark
The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough in south east London, England. It is directly south of the River Thames and the City of London, and forms part of Inner London.-History:...
on the east and London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Lambeth
The London Borough of Lambeth is a London borough in south London, England and forms part of Inner London. The local authority is Lambeth London Borough Council.-Origins:...
to the west. The South London suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
dates back to the 17th century when the often flooded land known as Dulwich Common
Dulwich Common
Dulwich Common may refer to:* An historic flood plane now called West Dulwich or The Croxteds* Part of the A205 road in Dulwich and the London Borough of Southwark....
was acquired and drained by Edward Alleyn
Edward Alleyn
Edward Alleyn was an English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre and founder of Dulwich College and Alleyn's School.-Early life:...
's estate. Best known for the respected Dulwich College
Dulwich College
Dulwich College is an independent school for boys in Dulwich, southeast London, England. The college was founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn, a successful Elizabethan actor, with the original purpose of educating 12 poor scholars as the foundation of "God's Gift". It currently has about 1,600 boys,...
, the Dulwich Estate
Dulwich Estate
The Dulwich Estate is a registered charity in England, one of the successors to the historic charity Alleyn's College of God's Gift, founded in 1619...
is an affluent residential area which has a sleepier feel to it than that of neighbouring areas such as East Dulwich
East Dulwich
East Dulwich is a district of South London, England in the London Borough of Southwark. It forms the eastern one third of Dulwich, with the Dulwich Wood area, Dulwich Village and West Dulwich to its South and West making up the remaining two thirds...
or West Norwood
West Norwood
West Norwood is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth.It is primarily a residential suburb of south London but with some light industry near Knights Hill in the south....
.
West Dulwich has two main parades of shops, the main one being on the Park Hall road junction, where Croxted Road becomes South Croxted Road. Shops there include Tesco
Tesco
Tesco plc is a global grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues and the second-largest measured by profits...
, and a number of high end or independent shops. The other parade is on Rosendale Road which features more typical local shops. The Rosendale Pub was redeveloped into a Gastropub
Gastropub
Gastropub or Gastrolounge refers to a bar and restaurant that serves high-end beer and food.The term gastropub, a portmanteau of gastronomy and pub, originated in England in the late 20th century. English pubs were drinking establishments and little emphasis was placed on the serving of food. If...
and was awarded the title of TimeOut London Best Gastropub 2007. There is a talk of further developments on this stretch of road to capitalise on the success of the Rosendale. Another upscale eatery is Beauberry House, which is set in the grounds of Belair Park
Belair Park
Belair Park is located in West Dulwich part of the London Borough of Southwark, southeast London, England. Formerly the grounds belonged to Belair House, a country villa built in Adam style and now a Grade II listed building...
opposite West Dulwich railway station
West Dulwich railway station
West Dulwich railway station is in the London Borough of Southwark in West Dulwich south London. It is in Fare Zone 3, and the station and all trains are operated by Southeastern...
. Slightly further afield is the shopping area of Norwood Road and West Norwood
West Norwood
West Norwood is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth.It is primarily a residential suburb of south London but with some light industry near Knights Hill in the south....
which has a selection of national retail outlets.
On the fourth Sunday of every month there is a Farmers' Market in the grounds of Dulwich College
Dulwich College
Dulwich College is an independent school for boys in Dulwich, southeast London, England. The college was founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn, a successful Elizabethan actor, with the original purpose of educating 12 poor scholars as the foundation of "God's Gift". It currently has about 1,600 boys,...
.
West Dulwich railway station sits on the South Circular and is in the near the eastern edge of the area where Thurlow Park Road became Dulwich Common Road now called as Dulwich Common. Off peak the station is served four times an hour with trains into Victoria station and peak times to both Victoria and to Blackfriars station
Blackfriars station
Blackfriars station, also known as London Blackfriars, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex in the City of London, England. Its platforms will eventually span the River Thames a short distance downstream from Blackfriars Bridge. The current entrance is located on the...
. The closest tube station is Brixton tube station
Brixton tube station
Brixton tube station, a station on the London Underground opened on July 23, 1971, is the southern terminus of the Victoria line.It is located in Brixton Road, and is about 100m from Brixton railway station . From the ticket hall, three escalators take passengers to and from the platforms...
, which is 10 minutes away by bus.
Politics
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
is Tessa Jowell
Tessa Jowell
Tessa Jowell is a British Labour Party politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood since 1992. Formerly a member of both the Blair and Brown Cabinets, she is currently the Shadow Minister for the Olympics and Shadow Minister for London.-Early life:Tessa Jane...
MP of the Labour Party
Labour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
. At the local government level, West Dulwich is split between College Ward, East Dulwich and Village Ward in London Borough of Southwark
London Borough of Southwark
The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough in south east London, England. It is directly south of the River Thames and the City of London, and forms part of Inner London.-History:...
and Gipsy Hill Ward and Thurlow Park Ward in London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Lambeth
The London Borough of Lambeth is a London borough in south London, England and forms part of Inner London. The local authority is Lambeth London Borough Council.-Origins:...
. Dulwich is a traditional Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
area although in recent years, they have faced competition from the Liberal Democrats. Currently three of the nine Dulwich councillors are Conservative: two in Village ward and 1 in College ward with the Liberal Democrats holding East Dulwich and the other Village seat while Labour have the other 2 College seats.
Green spaces
Dulwich Wood
Dulwich Wood together with the adjacent Sydenham Hill Wood is the largest extant part of the ancient Great North Wood. The two woods were separated after the relocation of The Crystal Palace in 1854 and the creation of the high level line in 1865...
, Dulwich Park
Dulwich Park
Dulwich Park is a 29 hectare park in Dulwich in the London Borough of Southwark, south London, England. The park was created by the Metropolitan Board of Works from former farmland and meadows. While the initial design was by Charles Barry , it was later refined by Lt Col J J Sexby...
and Brockwell Park
Brockwell Park
Brockwell Park is a 50.8 hectare park located between Brixton, Herne Hill and Tulse Hill, bordered by Brixton Water Lane, Norwood Road, Tulse Hill , and Dulwich Road in South London....
are all within walking distance of West Dulwich. Thurlow Park and Belair Park
Belair Park
Belair Park is located in West Dulwich part of the London Borough of Southwark, southeast London, England. Formerly the grounds belonged to Belair House, a country villa built in Adam style and now a Grade II listed building...
are by the south circular where it enters and leaves the area. Being so close to Dulwich Village
Dulwich Village
Dulwich Village is an area of Dulwich in South London's SE21 postcode area in England. It is located in the London Borough of Southwark."Dulwich Village" is also the name of one of the High Streets in the area. Residents in Dulwich Village have to pay ground rent to the Dulwich Estate a landowning...
means that there are many small pockets of greenery such as those on Park Hall Road, Rosendale Road and College Road.
The Rosendale Allotments were established in 1908. It is an 18 acres (72,843.5 m²) site owned by Dulwich Estate
Dulwich Estate
The Dulwich Estate is a registered charity in England, one of the successors to the historic charity Alleyn's College of God's Gift, founded in 1619...
on the eastern side of Tulse Hill
Tulse Hill
Tulse Hill is a district in the London Borough of Lambeth in South London, England. It lies to the south of Brixton, east of Brixton Hill, north of West Norwood and west of West Dulwich.-History:...
between Herne Hill
Herne Hill
Herne Hill is located in the London Borough of Lambeth and the London Borough of Southwark in Greater London. There is a road of the same name which continues the A215 north of Norwood Road and was called Herne Hill Road.-History:...
and Knight's Hill in South London
South London
South London is the southern part of London, England, United Kingdom.According to the 2011 official Boundary Commission for England definition, South London includes the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark, Sutton and...
.
The Old College Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Old College Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
The Old College Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is in West Dulwich, Southwark, southeast London, England, to the east off Gallery Road. "Old College" refers Dulwich College, set up through Alleyn's College in Dulwich, a charity that has now become the Dulwich Estate.The club has seven tennis courts.In...
is of the east side of Gallery Road
Gallery Road
Gallery Road is in West Dulwich, Southwark, southeast London, England.- Location :At the southern end is a junction with Dulwich Common , close to West Dulwich railway station. To the east is Dulwich Picture Gallery, hence the name. Dulwich Park lies to the east beyond that. Also on the east side...
.
Knight's Hill
West Norwood
West Norwood is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth.It is primarily a residential suburb of south London but with some light industry near Knights Hill in the south....
by the road called Knights Hill. But there is a hill to the north, near Thurlow Park Road, known as Knight's Hill, in which is the Knight's Hill railway tunnel. This second Knight's Hill includes the hilly land between the western end of Thurlow Park Road (South Circular), Peabody Hill and Lovelace Road, where the adjoining Rosendale allotments in Dulwich stand today. The green area is still marked as Knight's Hill on detailed maps, but to avoid confusion is not normally named on modern streetmaps. Both areas have similar origins, first mentioned as belonging to Thomas Knyght in 1545, and were known as Knight's Hill Common and Knight's Hill Farm, respectively. The train line between Herne Hill railway station
Herne Hill railway station
Herne Hill railway station is in Herne Hill, a location in the London Borough of Lambeth, South London, England. Its location is .The station is above road level near the junction of five main roads, between Railton Road and Milkwood Road. There is no entrance in Milkwood Road, but there is a...
and Tulse Hill railway station
Tulse Hill railway station
Tulse Hill railway station is in the London Borough of Lambeth in south London, between railway bridges over the A205, South Circular Road and the A215, Norwood Road...
runs through the hill. Today the Peabody Hill estate lies on the western side of Tulse Hill with the Rosendale Road allotments on the top.
Schools
Although renowned for excellent independent schools at all age levels, there is inadequate state schools provision. Added to this is the fact that residents in West Dulwich will live either in SouthwarkLondon Borough of Southwark
The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough in south east London, England. It is directly south of the River Thames and the City of London, and forms part of Inner London.-History:...
or Lambeth
London Borough of Lambeth
The London Borough of Lambeth is a London borough in south London, England and forms part of Inner London. The local authority is Lambeth London Borough Council.-Origins:...
and therefore their choice of schools is limited even further. Within West Dulwich, there are four state primary schools (Rosendale Primary School
Rosendale Primary School
Rosendale Primary School is a primary school in West Dulwich, Lambeth, south London, England. It is at the north end of Rosendale Road, between the railway and Turney Road.- Information :The school received an outstanding Ofsted report in October 2008...
and three others) and one secondary school. Whether as a consequence of this or not, the number of private schools in or near the area is well above the local average — Oakfield Preparatory School
Oakfield School
Oakfield Preparatory School is an independent coeducational preparatory school, situated near Tulse Hill, Dulwich, Lambeth.Oakfield is a member of the Independent Schools Association...
, Rosemead Preparatory School, Dulwich College
Dulwich College
Dulwich College is an independent school for boys in Dulwich, southeast London, England. The college was founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn, a successful Elizabethan actor, with the original purpose of educating 12 poor scholars as the foundation of "God's Gift". It currently has about 1,600 boys,...
, and Dulwich College Preparatory School
Dulwich College Preparatory School
Dulwich Preparatory School DCPS is a private preparatory school in Dulwich, south London, England for children aged 3–13 years. It was founded in 1885, and is the largest boys preparatory school in the United Kingdom. It will be known formally as "Dulwich Prep London" from September 2011.The...
.
Timeline
Saxon Dulwich967 - Edgar the Peaceful granted Dilwihs to a thane named Earl Aelfheah. Dilwihs meant 'meadow where the dill grew'.
Medieval Dulwich
1066 - King William I of England
William I of England
William I , also known as William the Conqueror , was the first Norman King of England from Christmas 1066 until his death. He was also Duke of Normandy from 3 July 1035 until his death, under the name William II...
is owner of Dulwich, taking the land from King Harold II of England
Lordship Lane was the eastern boundary of Dulwich Manor with Friern Manor and Croxted Road (formerly Croks Street Lane) the western boundary with Lord Thurlow's estate.
Tudor Dulwich
1538 - Dulwich
Dulwich
Dulwich is an area of South London, England. The settlement is mostly in the London Borough of Southwark with parts in the London Borough of Lambeth...
no longer property of Bermondsey Abbey
Bermondsey Abbey
Bermondsey Abbey was an English Benedictine monastery. Most widely known as an 11th-century foundation, it had a precursor mentioned in the early 8th century, and was centred on what is now Bermondsey Square, the site of Bermondsey Market, Bermondsey in the London Borough of Southwark, southeast...
with Dissolution.
1544 - Dulwich granted to goldsmith Thomas Calton for £609 by Henry VIII
Henry VIII of England
Henry VIII was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord, and later King, of Ireland, as well as continuing the nominal claim by the English monarchs to the Kingdom of France...
.
Stuart Dulwich
1605 - Estate sold for £4,900 to Edward Alleyn
Edward Alleyn
Edward Alleyn was an English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre and founder of Dulwich College and Alleyn's School.-Early life:...
by Sir Francis Calton
1619 - Dulwich College was founded by Edward Alleyn
1785 - Belair House Beauberry House was built by architect Robert Adam
Robert Adam
Robert Adam was a Scottish neoclassical architect, interior designer and furniture designer. He was the son of William Adam , Scotland's foremost architect of the time, and trained under him...
.
Georgian Dulwich
1805 (+1814) - Dulwich Common
Dulwich Common
Dulwich Common may refer to:* An historic flood plane now called West Dulwich or The Croxteds* Part of the A205 road in Dulwich and the London Borough of Southwark....
enclosed.
1812 - Kingswood House
Kingswood, Dulwich
Kingswood House, formerly known as King's Coppice, is a Victorian mansion in West Dulwich at the southerly tip of the London Borough of Southwark, England. It is a Grade II listed building. In 1811 William Vizard was granted a 63 year lease for Kingswood Lodge...
built by William Vizard
Victorian Dulwich
1851 - Dulwich's population: 1,632.
1856 - West Dulwich railway station
West Dulwich railway station
West Dulwich railway station is in the London Borough of Southwark in West Dulwich south London. It is in Fare Zone 3, and the station and all trains are operated by Southeastern...
opened as Knights Hill Station.
1868 - Old village green is bought for public use.
1870 - Dulwich College moved to new campus on College Road designed by Charles Barry Junior
1888 - All Saints Church built between 1888 and 1897 designed by G H Fellowes Prynne
1890 - Dulwich Park
Dulwich Park
Dulwich Park is a 29 hectare park in Dulwich in the London Borough of Southwark, south London, England. The park was created by the Metropolitan Board of Works from former farmland and meadows. While the initial design was by Charles Barry , it was later refined by Lt Col J J Sexby...
opened.
Modern Dulwich
1900 - Part of the Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell
Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell
Camberwell was a civil parish and metropolitan borough in the County of London. The borough was created in 1900 by the London Government Act 1899, covering the area of the ancient parish of Camberwell...
.
1901 - Dulwich's Population: 10,247
1940s - World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
: the Blitz
The Blitz
The Blitz was the sustained strategic bombing of Britain by Nazi Germany between 7 September 1940 and 10 May 1941, during the Second World War. The city of London was bombed by the Luftwaffe for 76 consecutive nights and many towns and cities across the country followed...
and the V1 & V-2 rocket
V-2 rocket
The V-2 rocket , technical name Aggregat-4 , was a ballistic missile that was developed at the beginning of the Second World War in Germany, specifically targeted at London and later Antwerp. The liquid-propellant rocket was the world's first long-range combat-ballistic missile and first known...
flying bombs caused widespread damage to Dulwich.
1965 - Became part of new London Borough of Southwark
London Borough of Southwark
The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough in south east London, England. It is directly south of the River Thames and the City of London, and forms part of Inner London.-History:...
and London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Lambeth
The London Borough of Lambeth is a London borough in south London, England and forms part of Inner London. The local authority is Lambeth London Borough Council.-Origins:...
.
196? - Effra Storm Relief Project
2000 - All Saints Church on Tulse Hill gutted by fire
Buildings of interest
All Saints Church, West Dulwich
All Saints Church is a Grade I-listed Gothic Revival church in West Dulwich, South London. It was built 1888—1897 and designed by George Fellowes Prynne.-History:...
home of the Lambeth Orchestra, burned down, but reopened on the same site in 2006 thanks to the sustained work of parishioners and the local community, Kingswood House
Kingswood, Dulwich
Kingswood House, formerly known as King's Coppice, is a Victorian mansion in West Dulwich at the southerly tip of the London Borough of Southwark, England. It is a Grade II listed building. In 1811 William Vizard was granted a 63 year lease for Kingswood Lodge...
a Grade II listed mansion and the Rosendale gastropub
Gastropub
Gastropub or Gastrolounge refers to a bar and restaurant that serves high-end beer and food.The term gastropub, a portmanteau of gastronomy and pub, originated in England in the late 20th century. English pubs were drinking establishments and little emphasis was placed on the serving of food. If...
is housed in a historic coaching house that still retains the original Royal Doulton
Royal Doulton
The Royal Doulton Company is an English company producing tableware and collectables, dating to 1815. Operating originally in London, its reputation grew in The Potteries, where it was a latecomer compared to Spode, Wedgwood and Minton...
tiles.
Notable residents
- P G Wodehouse attended the College
- John Lawson JohnstonJohn Lawson JohnstonJohn Lawson Johnston was the creator of Bovril.He was born in 29 Main Street, Roslin, Midlothian. A plaque is on the property and can be seen above the door...
also known as 'Mr Bovril' - Peter CushingPeter CushingPeter Wilton Cushing, OBE was an English actor, known for his many appearances in Hammer Films, in which he played the handsome but sinister scientist Baron Frankenstein and the vampire hunter Dr. Van Helsing, amongst many other roles, often appearing opposite Christopher Lee, and occasionally...
- James NesbittJames NesbittJames Nesbitt is a Northern Irish actor. Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Nesbitt grew up in the nearby village of Broughshane, before moving to Coleraine, County Londonderry. He wanted to become a teacher like his father, so he began a degree in French at the University of Ulster...
- Margaret ThatcherMargaret ThatcherMargaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990...
- Ernest ShackletonErnest ShackletonSir Ernest Henry Shackleton, CVO, OBE was a notable explorer from County Kildare, Ireland, who was one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration...
See also
- DulwichDulwichDulwich is an area of South London, England. The settlement is mostly in the London Borough of Southwark with parts in the London Borough of Lambeth...
- East DulwichEast DulwichEast Dulwich is a district of South London, England in the London Borough of Southwark. It forms the eastern one third of Dulwich, with the Dulwich Wood area, Dulwich Village and West Dulwich to its South and West making up the remaining two thirds...
- West NorwoodWest NorwoodWest Norwood is a place in the London Borough of Lambeth.It is primarily a residential suburb of south London but with some light industry near Knights Hill in the south....
- Dulwich WoodDulwich WoodDulwich Wood together with the adjacent Sydenham Hill Wood is the largest extant part of the ancient Great North Wood. The two woods were separated after the relocation of The Crystal Palace in 1854 and the creation of the high level line in 1865...
- Belair ParkBelair ParkBelair Park is located in West Dulwich part of the London Borough of Southwark, southeast London, England. Formerly the grounds belonged to Belair House, a country villa built in Adam style and now a Grade II listed building...
- All Saints Church, West DulwichAll Saints Church, West DulwichAll Saints Church is a Grade I-listed Gothic Revival church in West Dulwich, South London. It was built 1888—1897 and designed by George Fellowes Prynne.-History:...