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Memory lane: Ann Smith’s family have lived in the area for 400 years – she tells us of times past
Because the Hatch family lived in just 3 rooms with no bathroom in Camilla Road, Mary Hatch demanded her baby was born in a hospital. With no room in Guy’s, Ann was born in St Giles’ Hospital in Camberwell, not what this family with roots in Bermondsey going back to the 17th century wanted. Neve...
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Canada Water’s weird and wonderful immersive experience at Phantom Peak
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Where to watch the fireworks in South London
Blackheath: Back for the first time in six years, the Blackheath firework display is a fun-filled evening for the whole family. There will be award-winning entertainment, fairg
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What’s on for adults this October and November?
With the start of autumn and the beginning of evenings drawing in, these indoor events are perfect to keep you busy as the seasons change. Here is our pick pick of things to do: Harvest Festival at the Garden Museum: A day filled with stalls, talks and workshops exploring the role that food and grow...
Greenwich is now a rival to Trafalgar Square when it comes to Diwali
It is time to earmark your diaries for Diwali – the Festival of Light this October. For London’s Hindu and Sikh populations, our nigh
From Commuter Hub to Healing Haven: Norwood Junction Unveils Wellbeing Garden
A new wellbeing garden has opened at Norwood Junction Overground station, turning an underused space into a sanctuary for passengers, staff, and the local community, writes Jessica Khan… The project was spearheaded by Arriva Rail London train dispatcher Grace-Anne Stephenson. Her close ties with r...
Pinocchio with Puppetry Workshops
A new musical Pinocchio Shakespeare’s Globe is delighted to announce the cast of new musical Pinocchio, premiering in the Globe Theatre from 29 November and running throughout the festive period until 4 January. Pinocchio is directed
Review: Hamlet at The National Theatre
This tragedy is a lot of fun Hamlet, Shakespeare’s ever
South Londoners slam plans to turn their neighbourhood’s only allotments into a graveyard
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by police van in south east London
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a police van in a busy area of south east London.
Peckham chef who went from prison to social media stardom is now opening his first restaurant in Herne Hill
A Peckham chef who went from drug-dealing and prison to finding fame on social media for his culinary talents is now about to open his own restaurant in Herne Hill. 2210 by Nathaniel Mortley is opening on 22 October and will specialise in Caribbean fine dining, following on from his hugely successfu...
Popular Elephant nightclub Corsica Studios is closing in March next year
The iconic club Corsica Studios, located across two Elephant and Castle railway arches, will be shutting its doors in March 2026 after two decades of dance and electronic music. The club announced the news on Instagram yesterday (Wednesday 1 October), writing: “Nothing lasts forever…operating a ...
Get the lifts at Peckham Rye sorted sharpish
Ever since campaigners told us that there were people having to come downstairs on their bottoms at Peckham Rye Station, we have been delving into the lack of step free access for disabled commuters. Shockingly we have found that only just over half of Southwark’s rail and tube stations have disab...
“It’s a privilege to work for the dead” – the men at South London cemeteries connecting families with their ancestors
For almost 20 years, a group of dedicated volunteers have been working hard to look after and preserve the history of two of South East London’s Victorian cemeteries, and they ha
‘Formalising relationship between boroughs and Mayor would speed up funding delivery for Londoners’
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Thamesmead on government’s list of 12 new town with 15,000 homes
The Government’s plan to build up to 15,000 homes in Thamesmead as part of its ‘New Towns’ housing project has been hailed as “fantastic news” for the area. Thamesmead is one of 12 shortlisted locations across the country that the Government hopes can collectively deliver up to 300,000 new...
Plans put forward to transform one of London’s oldest street markets
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FIRST LOOK inside the all new Wetherspoons pub in London Bridge
South east London’s newest Wetherspoons pub has officially opened its doors.
Daytime cabaret at the Elephant offers entertainment and friendship for older residents
A local woman is bringing the West End to South London with a daytime cabaret at the Elephant and Castle Pub, with tickets just £10 per person. Diane Horan Hill is a 64-year-old, lifelong Elephant and Castle resident with a passion for singing, dancing, and bringing people together. Struck by the d...
For whom the bell tolls: the shunned lepers of Bermondsey’s Lock Hospital
Bells have been used since ancient times to communicate. A bell once rang to summon you to church or to school. If there was a fire the bells clanged to tell you so and when the town crier had something to say he'd ring his bell to make you listen.&n... This is premium content for […]