Camberwell Collection (#2)

Photograph of Clarendon Arms, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of British Lion PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: New pub right face on view

New Borough Mayors (b / w photo)
1600359 New Borough Mayors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Borough Mayors. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 November 1900)

Camberwell and Dulwich
Views of Camberwell and Dulwich - St Mary-le-Strand House, Old Kent Road; Goldsmiths House; Bews Corner Dulwich; Old Camberwell; Old Crown Inn Dulwich; Plough Inn, Lordship Lane. Date: 1875

Grove Hill, Camberwell
View of Dr Lettsoms house. John Coakley Lettsom (1744-1815) was an English physician and philanthropist born on Little Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands into an early Quaker settlements

Camberwell Green
Houses facing Camberwell Green in 1750. Date: 1875

Camberwell Mill
View of old Camberwell Mill. It was situated in the vicinity of the mill was a well known locality known as Bowyer Lane, now Wyndham Road. Date: 1875

Bowyer House
The Bowyer family, prominent in the annals of Camberwell, settled there in the time of Henry VIII. Bowyer House, built around the reign of Queen Elizabeth I

Group of villas on Herne Hill, Camberwell, London, 1825. Ornamental cottage, family home, picturesque house and two-story house with Sicilian roof

Bunney Hall or Bunny Hall, Nottinghamshire, 1825
Bunney Hall or Bunny Hall, Nottinghamshire, the residence of Lord Rancliffe, 1825. Renovated Elizabethan redbrick house with tower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by F.W.L

Mansion-House Chapel, Camberwell (engraving)
5213276 Mansion-House Chapel, Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mansion-House Chapel, Camberwell, Messrs Wilson and Fuller, Architects)

Grove Hill in Camberwell (engraving)
605079 Grove Hill in Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of The MIrror of Literature)

Camberwell beauty, peacock and red admiral butterflies
Camberwell beauty, Nymphalis antiopa, peacock butterfly, Aglais io, and red admiral, Vanessa atalanta. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas

Baroda House, indoors (engraving)
3654723 Baroda House, indoors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baroda House, indoors. Illustration for The Quiver, Vol XXI, 1886.); © Look and Learn

A Ragged School Union Dinner (Camberwell) (b / w photo)
3102072 A Ragged School Union Dinner (Camberwell) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ragged School Union Dinner (Camberwell)

View of Camberwell from the Grove (engraving)
3103872 View of Camberwell from the Grove (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Camberwell from the Grove)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 96
Lepidoptera: Vanessa antiopa = Nymphalis antiopa (Camberwell Beauty) [Plant: Salix sp. (Salix forbyana, Basket Osier)] Date: 1824-39

The Altar of the New Church of St Giles, Camberwell, Ceremony of Consecration (engraving)
1625234 The Altar of the New Church of St Giles, Camberwell, Ceremony of Consecration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catholic Apostolic Church in Camberwell (engraving)
605085 Catholic Apostolic Church in Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catholic Apostolic Church in Camberwell, New Road, London, by architects)

Knights Hill in Surrey (engraving)
605074 Knights Hill in Surrey (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights Hill, Surrey, near Dulwich)

School of Dr Thomas Jephson, Camberwell, London (engraving)
602485 School of Dr Thomas Jephson, Camberwell, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School of Dr Thomas Jephson, Camberwell)

A London fair possibly in Camberwell (engraving)
608747 A London fair possibly in Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Residence for John T M Cullock, esquire, Camberwell (engraving)
2814101 Residence for John T M Cullock, esquire, Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence for John T M Cullock, esquire, Camberwell)

St Jamess Church, Camberwell (engraving)
1626039 St Jamess Church, Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jamess Church, Camberwell)

The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho)
5892903 The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Views in Camberwell and Dulwich (engraving)
3637133 Views in Camberwell and Dulwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Camberwell and Dulwich)

A Soda Fountain on Licensed Premises (b / w photo)
5990116 A Soda Fountain on Licensed Premises (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soda Fountain on Licensed Premises)

Glebe Estate, London, 1932 (b / w photo)
1812616 Glebe Estate, London, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Camberwell, Metropolitan Borough of; Southwark)

Wilberforce Memorial Church, St Luke s, Camberwell (engraving)
1602558 Wilberforce Memorial Church, St Luke s, Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilberforce Memorial Church, St Luke s, Camberwell)

New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1603417 New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the New House of Commons)

The Metropolitan Board of Works (engraving)
1038165 The Metropolitan Board of Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metropolitan Board of Works)

Baroda House, out of doors (engraving)
3654725 Baroda House, out of doors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baroda House, out of doors)

The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving)
1056323 The Members of the New London County Council, 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Members of the New London County Council, 1892)

Tierneys Election Triumph (engraving)
605084 Tierneys Election Triumph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Citizen T_rn_y drawn by the Populace through the Borough to the Grove House at)

Camberwell House Asylum (engraving)
604608 Camberwell House Asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camberwell House Asylum in Camberwell, London)

Interior of St Giless Church, Camberwell (engraving)
1625306 Interior of St Giless Church, Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of St Giless Church, Camberwell)

Glebe Estate: view from a balcony showing trees in the courtyard, London
1812617 Glebe Estate: view from a balcony showing trees in the courtyard, London, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Opening of the New Head-Quarters of the 1st Surrey Rifle Volunteers, at Camberwell (engraving)
1610458 Opening of the New Head-Quarters of the 1st Surrey Rifle Volunteers, at Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b / w photo)
1100086 New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the House of Commons)

The Aged Pilgrims Asylum, Camberwell (engraving)
1100840 The Aged Pilgrims Asylum, Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Aged Pilgrims Asylum, Camberwell)

Nurses stand and look at the rubble that is now St Giles Hospital in Camberwell, South London, after it was hit during The London Blitz of World War Two. Picture taken 15th December 1940

Scenes during the London blitz. A building on fire on Lowth Road, London. Circa 1940

The altar of the new church of St. Giles. Camberwell - ceremony of consecration, 1844. Solemn dedication of a newly built church in south London

Interior of St. Giless Church, Camberwell, 1844. Creator: Stephen Sly
Interior of St. Giless Church, Camberwell, 1844. Worshippers at a newly built church in south London, with the font in the foreground

Ragged School Union dinner 1900
Interior of Ragged School Union in Camberwell, South London. Children sit at long tables eating soup from a bowl. Date: 1900

Lambeth SE5 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lambeth SE5 0

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Camberwell, a historic neighborhood nestled in the heart of London, is a place brimming with rich heritage and captivating stories. From its iconic landmarks to its significant institutions, it has played an integral role in shaping the city's history. One such institution that stands tall within Camberwell is St Giles Hospital. With its imposing facade and grand architecture, this hospital has been a pillar of healthcare for generations of Londoners. Its walls have witnessed countless tales of resilience and healing. As you stroll through the streets of Camberwell, you can't help but notice the London arms and seals adorning various buildings. These symbols serve as reminders of the area's connection to the capital city and its enduring legacy. The LCC-MFB Peckham fire station in Camberwell stands as a testament to bravery and sacrifice. This station has seen young firefighters bravely battling flames during times of crisis, including the devastating Blitz in World War II on Foreign Street. Another significant landmark is the Workhouse Infirmary on Havil Street. Once providing shelter for those less fortunate, it now serves as a reminder of compassion amidst adversity - a place where lives were transformed through care and support. In contrast to these historical sites lies Nautilus Swim Club 1 – an oasis where residents can escape from their daily routines by diving into crystal-clear waters or lounging by serene poolsides. It offers respite from bustling city life while fostering community bonds among swimmers. To truly understand Camberwell's roots, one must delve into history books like A Map of Bermondsey from 1746 or explore vintage photographs like that capturing Marlborough Arms – both offering glimpses into bygone eras when horse-drawn carriages roamed these very streets. And let us not forget The First London County Council – an engraving that immortalizes pioneers who laid foundations for modern governance structures we benefit from today. Their vision shaped the Camberwell we know and love.