Camberwell Collection

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

St Giles Hospital, Camberwell, London
The administrative offices of Camberwell St Giles Hospital, formerly part of the Camberwell workhouse on Havil Street, now St Giles Road, south east London

LCC-MFB Peckham fire station, Camberwell
Built by the Metropolitan Board of Works (the forerunner of the London County Council) and opened in 1867, Peckham fire station was located in Peckham Road opposite Southampton Way SE5

Infirmary - Havil Street, Camberwell
Its the circular ward block for the workhouse infirmary, designed in 1889 by architect R.P. Whellock, and opened the following year at Havil Street, Camberwell

Blitz in London - Foreign Street, Camberwell, WW2
Blitz in London - Foreign Street, Camberwell, SE5, a residential property hit by a high explosive bomb on 29 August 1940

Camberwell Workhouse, East Dulwich, London
The administrative block of the Camberwell workhouse opened in 1895 on Constance Road, East Dulwich, south London. The building was designed by Thomas Aldwinckle

Workhouse Infirmary, Havil Street, Camberwell, London
The administrative offices of Camberwell St Giles poor law infirmary on Havil Street (now St Giles Road) in south east London

Nautilus Swim Club 1
Fixture card of the Nautilus Swimming Club, a London club based at Camberwell Baths in south-east London. (see two subsequent items for their 1891 river picnic)

A Map of Bermondsey, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438442 A Map of Bermondsey, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

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

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

Young fireman in studio photograph
Young fireman, George Budgen, in a studio photograph (A Pickering, Camberwell, London), with his brass helmet resting on a tall table

The Second in Command, Metropole Theatre, Camberwell
The Second in Command, a military comedy by Robert Marshall, at the Metropole Theatre, Camberwell, SE London. Previously at the Haymarket Theatre, London. circa 1900

Camberwell

Camberwell Green, London. Date: 1904

St Agnes Place, Camberwell, south east London
A terrace of houses in St Agnes Place, Camberwell, south east London, boarded up prior to demolition by Lambeth Council after the eviction of squatters, 19 January 1977

Mount Edgcumbe, Cornwall, seat of the Richard Edgcumbe, 1825 (engraving)
5912986 Mount Edgcumbe, Cornwall, seat of the Richard Edgcumbe, 1825 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Group of villas on Herne Hill, Camberwell, London, 1825)

Honor Oak Estate: interior of flat, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812621 Honor Oak Estate: interior of flat, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Interior of a well-known fence in Camberwell (engraving)
610346 Interior of a well-known fence in Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A South View of the Cities of London and Westminster from Denmark Hill
619549 A South View of the Cities of London and Westminster from Denmark Hill, in Camberwell (engraving) by Robinson, George (18th-19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Andrews (formerly All Saints ) Church, Camberwell (engraving)
1099077 St Andrews (formerly All Saints ) Church, Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Andrews (formerly All Saints ) Church, Camberwell

Bonnets! Bonnets! Bonnets! at T Hill s, Southampton Street, Camberwell, London (engraving)
607695 Bonnets! Bonnets! Bonnets! at T Hill s, Southampton Street, Camberwell, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonnets! Bonnets! Bonnets)

Miss Francis of Yale, a three-act farce by Michael Morton, at the Theatre Metropole, Camberwell, London, E B Normans Company from The Globe Theatre, starring Ethel Hope and Stanley Cooke

Margaret Parker, Farewell Entertainment, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell, SE London, 18 December 1907, prior to departure to Australia

Black Prince Strawberry Plant, grown by Mr Cuthill, Camberwell (engraving)
1612249 Black Prince Strawberry Plant, grown by Mr Cuthill, Camberwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Prince Strawberry Plant)

Photograph of Warrior PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Shakespeare PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Rose & Thistle PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Princess Charlotte PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Prince Of Wales PH, Camberwell (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Prince Of Wales PH, Camberwell (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Prince Alfred PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

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

Photograph of Lord Clyde PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Photograph of Lion PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Lion

Photograph of Lady Franklin PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

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

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

Photograph of Fox on the Hill PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Duke Of Clarence PH, Camberwell (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Duke Of Clarence PH, Camberwell (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Denmark PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Coach & Horses PH, Camberwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

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

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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.