Finding Salvation in Camberwell – the founding of William Booth College
There's a couple of imposing buildings to behold as you traverse the hills and dales of Camberwell. Sitting on a ...
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Meet the archaeologists who uncover the incredible history of Southwark’s Roman and medieval remains
Southwark is one of the most valuable places in London for archaeological discoveries. That’s according to Alistair Douglas, and he ...
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 ...
It’s been 300 years since Guy’s Hospital began caring for the community in South London
For the last 300 years Guy’s Hospital has stood at the centre of the community in South London. Each year ...
Opera will be held beneath Cutty Sark: Dido & Aeneas to be performed under the Greenwich ship this May
Audiences on 21 May will watch performances of Dido & Aeneas beneath the suspended historic ship.
Caribbean WWII histories reimagined at the Old Royal Naval College
London's Old Royal Naval College is hosting a free talk delving into the British Caribbean experience of WWII through the ...
Community project to tell Bermondsey and Rotherhithe’s story through performance and art
Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Through Song will bring a historical play to Southwark Playhouse and train the next generation of historians, ...
The Blue’s Silver Screens: the birth of moving pictures to Hollywood’s Golden Age and post-war decline
Before the introduction of moving pictures the most exciting entertainment had been theatre, which was expensive for the working classes. ...
What’s the history behind these grand-looking buildings off the Old Kent Road?
Caroline Gardens is one of those spots that would grab your attention when walking past and make you wonder what ...
Come visit one of Greenwich’s most quaint and scenic landmarks
Located at the heart of Shooters Hill, Severndroog Castle occupies a commanding position within the ancient Castle Wood in Greenwich, ...
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