Category Archives: Camberwell

Ruskin Park shown in 16 old postcards

Posted on November 29, 2020 by John

These postcards mostly date from 1900 through 1926. They were taken and published by The Local View Publishing, Albert Flint, Stengel & Co, GR Rogers, Harold North & Co & AFC. Click on image to see a larger view.

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Denmark Hill shops in the 1950s, west side

Posted on June 30, 2020 by John

I have often been asked over the last few years where certain shops were located on Denmark Hill, especially focusing on the 1950s.  I have included at the bottom of the post, photos where I have the appropriate ones. Photo … Continue reading →

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The Great Hurricane at Camberwell

Posted on May 25, 2020 by John

On the 28th of October, 1898 a hurricane hit Camberwell. It tore down Denmark Hill, passed the Metropole Theatre on the corner with Coldharbour Lane, overturned Hansom cabs and mail carts, and brought destruction. The Penny Illustrated newspaper, published 5th … Continue reading →

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Camberwell Palace

Posted on January 28, 2020 by John

This painting of Camberwell Palace is by William Keddie Forrester dated 1957. He lived in Dulwich and painted many scenes from the local area. It was located on the corner of Denmark Hill and Orpheus Street, opposite the Post Office. … Continue reading →

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Milestone or Distance marker: recently uncovered on Denmark Hill

Posted on December 30, 2019 by John

This distance marker was recently uncovered on Denmark Hill. Located between what were Swiftclean and the Butchers shop at 10 & 12 Denmark Hill. Previously covered over with render as seen in the photo from Google streetview dated October 2015. … Continue reading →

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The YMCA Hut on Camberwell Green

Posted on July 31, 2019 by John

The YMCA first started providing recreation tents to our Armed Forces in the summer of 1901, for the muster of the 1st Lancashire Fusiliers at Conway, North Wales. In the beginning they were mostly tented canteens for annual manoeuvres of … Continue reading →

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Alberto Petrozzi, barber, Camberwell Green

Posted on June 29, 2019 by John

I have lived in the Loughborough junction area for over 42 years, and for 39 of those years I have had my hair cut at Albertos on Camberwell Green. In that time we have had many conversations and I learned … Continue reading →

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In The Father RedCap by Ray Pool

Posted on May 31, 2019 by John

This poem by Ray Pool was uploaded to writeoutload in September 2017, you can hear Ray read this poem at this link. You can also hear Ray read samples of other poems. https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=70261 in the father redcap on camberwell green … Continue reading →

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The Tree at the top of Denmark Hill by George Shepherd

Posted on May 29, 2019 by John

This painting by George Shepherd is held in a private collection. It is a view looking north from the Herne Hill side of the Triangle. Now the home of the Fox on the Hill. In the distance you can see … Continue reading →

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Miss Gertie Millar sings “Chalk Farm to Camberwell Green”, 1915

Posted on April 17, 2019 by John

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWMzkbTdpTE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertie_Millar

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