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Peckham Society

Categories: Community / Clubs, History

Peckham Society

A society that exists to encourage interest in, and to care for the environment and history of Peckham and the surrounding area.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Peckham Society

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David Sheppard

Lord David Sheppard, 1929 - 2005, England cricket captain, Bishop of Woolwich...

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Nunhead Lane V1 rocket

In memory of the 24 people who died from a V1 missile strike at this site on ...

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William Griggs

Pioneer photo lithographer, William Griggs, 1832 - 1911, lived and worked her...

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William Harnett Blanch

Historian, William Harnett Blanch, 1836 - 1900, lived here. Peckham Society

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Immigration to Spitalfields

Immigration to Spitalfields

Spitalfields has experienced a number of waves of immigration from other countries, often driven from home due to difficult or dangerous conditions. The French Huguenots escaping religious persecut...

Concept, Community / Clubs, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Albion Tavern

Albion Tavern

26 Russell Street (previously Great Russel Street).  Pubs History lists licencees from 1848 but it dates back to the 18th century at least.  Closed by 1922.

Building, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink

1 memorial
City of London Tavern

City of London Tavern

The City of London Tavern, also known as London Tavern, was a notable meeting place in London during the 18th and 19th centuries.  The London Tavern was richly decorated and upon opening was descr...

Building, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink

1 memorial
Norwood Action Group

Norwood Action Group

A local group dedicated to the economic, environmental and social regeneration of the area.

Group, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture, Social Welfare

2 memorials
La Gioconda / Giaconda

La Gioconda / Giaconda

Back in the 1960s this was the place where would-be future pop icons hung out.  We've found references to: Marc Bolan, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Donovan, Small Faces, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix,...

Group, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Music / songs

1 memorial