Author Archives: John

The Sad Story of William Jones and Adeline Gay. A Camberwell Carol.

Posted on November 4, 2016 by John

  Published in Town Talk June 1oth 1885, and sourced from Lambeth Local History Archives, Minet Road. Note: William Temple was the Landlord of the Golden Lion pub. Another Note: The Tiger and The Cock were pubs on Denmark Hill … Continue reading →

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Redwing Coaches

Posted on November 1, 2016 by John

When I first moved to Loughborough Junction, just at the end of the terrace I lived in at that time was the Redwing coach depot. It was located on land where Norfolk House once stood, until it was demolished in … Continue reading →

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Leo Verhoeven paintings

Posted on October 28, 2016 by John

Leo Verhoeven’s work seems to be concentrated mostly on views in Southwark especially around Peckham and Camberwell. Here are two paintings. First, Odeon Denmark Hill, 1986 Second, Odeon Denmark Hill 2, 1992 I can’t find a dedicated website, but his … Continue reading →

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Fields on Denmark Hill by Miss F Wolsey

Posted on October 11, 2016 by John

This painting by Miss F Wolsey painted in 1890 is part of the Southwark Council Art Collection. Taken from a snapshot image on the art collection website. Reference: http://heritage.southwark.gov.uk/  

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Lost Pubs of Denmark Hill – Golden Lion

Posted on August 21, 2016 by John

The Golden Lion was located  on the eastern side of Denmark Hill, next door to where the HSBC is now, on the corner of Orpheus Street. Thanks to Barry for pointing out my original location error.  November 2016 update. It … Continue reading →

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Henry Gastineau – Watercolourist

Posted on July 10, 2016 by John

Henry Gastineau was a painter of watercolours who lived on Coldharbour Lane for over 50 years. Mostly in a house Norfolk Lodge which was built for him in 1827. Prior to moving into Norfolk Lodge, he lived firstly at 24 Denmark … Continue reading →

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Lilford Road by Stuart Denyer

Posted on June 30, 2016 by John

This Painting by Stuart Denyer dating from 2003 is titled Lilford Road. You can find further details about Stuart by clicking on the following link. http://www.newenglishartclub.co.uk/artists/stuart-denyer-neac  

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Northampton House – Denmark Hill

Posted on May 25, 2016 by John

For many years, a grand house stood on the west side of Denmark Hill around where the Co-Operative supermarket stands now. It was called Northampton House and it was the home of Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington. He was born … Continue reading →

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The lost Pubs of Denmark Hill: The Bull’s Head

Posted on April 10, 2016 by John

There was a pub called The Bull’s Head in Camberwell for nearly three centuries. Most likely at the same location, on the site of todays Camberwell Green Post Office at what is now 25 Denmark Hill. This photo was taken … Continue reading →

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Denmark Hill Chapel

Posted on April 9, 2016 by John

In 1773, 30 members of the congregation of St Giles organised the building of a proprietary chapel on Denmark Hill. It is now the site of the present day King’s College Dental Hospital. It was initially used only for Morning … Continue reading →

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