A botanist, forgotten stream and wood yard – a history of Bermondsey’s Willow Walk

Bermondsey may be known for docks, tanneries and warehouses, but it also has a surprisingly botanical history. Curtis Street, in the heart of SE1, off Willow Walk, was once named Willow Street. It was renamed in honour of the botanist and apothecary… This is premium content for subscribers only Get the real storyAs Southwark changes … Continue reading A botanist, forgotten stream and wood yard – a history of Bermondsey’s Willow Walk