Shirley of Rotherhithe

Shirley of Rotherhithe

Michael HollandNov 16, 2023

Shirley Rose Mills was born during the war, one of ten siblings living in a two-bedroom flat in Swan Lane Estate’s Rye House, writes…

The history of the jean genies of Rotherhithe’s Lower Road

The history of the jean genies of Rotherhithe’s Lower Road

Debra GoslingOct 13, 2023

Here is a tale of some Eastern Europeans who immigrated to the UK and became Bermondsey and Rotherhithe legends They travelled many miles across…

Words from the Graveyard 

Words from the Graveyard 

Michael HollandSep 11, 2023

Author Paul Slade has diverse interests that have provided the public with books on murder ballads and the USA’s first Black-owned record label. Now,…

Escape From the Golden Hinde

Escape From the Golden Hinde

Michael HollandSep 4, 2023

The Golden Hinde has sailed around the world twice, once in 1570 and again 400 years later, but now it is in danger of…

The Major and The Scientists

The Major and The Scientists

Michael HollandSep 1, 2023

Germany’s ten foremost nuclear scientists were rounded up near the end of WWII and held captive in England by the British and American forces…

Free community fair will honour 1920s horse-racing tipster who worked on East Street

Free community fair will honour 1920s horse-racing tipster who worked on East Street

Isabel RamirezAug 25, 2023

A free event in Walworth will pay tribute to a renowned racing tipster, who famously said “I gotta horse” and made a name for…

Buckle Your Swash on The Golden Hinde

Buckle Your Swash on The Golden Hinde

Michael HollandAug 17, 2023

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure aboard legendary Tudor flagship The Golden Hinde! Cast off on a theatrical, immersive adventure at Escape from The Golden…

Bexley Council slam plans to build new home in the garden of listed 19th century house

Bexley Council slam plans to build new home in the garden of listed 19th century house

Bexley council has blasted “nonsense” plans to build a new home behind a listed 19th century house, saying it has the potential to “destroy”…

London Pride: Mayor announces five rainbow plaques to celebrate LGBTQ+ history

London Pride: Mayor announces five rainbow plaques to celebrate LGBTQ+ history

Five new rainbow-coloured plaques are set to be installed across London, as the capital prepares to hold its annual Pride parade on Saturday. The…

The little-known story of the Victorian Old Kent Road train station

The little-known story of the Victorian Old Kent Road train station

Herbie RussellJun 26, 2023

As plans for the Bakerloo line extension gather steam, many will be excited about the prospect of an Old Kent Road station which would…

Charming historic postcards reveal how south London’s parks looked in Edwardian times

Charming historic postcards reveal how south London’s parks looked in Edwardian times

Herbie RussellJun 25, 2023

Historic England has shared a collection of historic postcards depicting some of south London’s most cherished parks.  Among the collection are pictures of Peckham…

Jesus is in Brockley

Jesus is in Brockley

Michael HollandJun 23, 2023

A ‘Restoration’ comedy in the truest sense of the word. The real story of this event was a worldwide sensation so I came in…