East Dulwich Remembered covers many historical aspects of this well preserved Victorian suburb in South London. Long established residents and affl uent new ones will learn much about this fascinating part of London's most historic borough. Sheep no longer graze on Goose Green but old pictures illustrate how SE22 has changed. People's memories of pre-war homes, schools, shops, trams and life during the Second World War are included. Peckham Rye Park, created where Homestall Farm used to be, is the jewel in the East Dulwich crown. Old photographs show why the park has been popular for over a century. Illustrated with over 100 pictures, this collection is an important record of times past. For people who grew up in the area, the book provides a nostalgic stroll down memory lane. Newer residents will learn more about the community's fascinating history.
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The fascinating, lavishly illustrated history of East Dulwich.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781445601380
Publisert
2010-12-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Amberley Publishing
Vekt
308 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
165 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128

Forfatter

Biographical note

John D. Beasley, a well-known local historian, has written a number of books on the London Borough of Southwark and has contributed over 150 local history articles to the South London Press. John has been a member of the Peckham Methodist Church since 1969 and is a Methodist Local Preacher and a Sunday School Leader. He lives in South East London.