Bermondsey and Proud

Bermondsey and Proud

Michael HollandDec 26, 2025

Steve Cornish spent about the first half of his life on the Dickens Estate; it was where a deep love for Bermondsey and its…

Ann Smith: A life lived in SE16    

Ann Smith: A life lived in SE16    

Michael HollandSep 22, 2025

‘The Careers Officer expected Bermondsey girls to go into typing or hairdressing,’ Because the Hatch family lived in just 3 rooms with no bathroom…

Struggling with back or joint pain? Meet the founder of Ankor Pilates – the South London studio that’s changing lives

Struggling with back or joint pain? Meet the founder of Ankor Pilates – the South London studio that’s changing lives

Kevin QuinnJun 2, 2025

Knowing first hand how miserable back pain can feel, one woman set up Pilates classes in South London to help others overcome back pain.…

Ghost of Soldier Returns Home to Rotherhithe

Ghost of Soldier Returns Home to Rotherhithe

Michael HollandDec 27, 2024

Rotherhithe artist Ed Gray has just completed a monumental work that depicts the poignant service at the war memorial in West Lane on Remembrance…

Permanent bracelets at Greenwich Market with Laura Lees Morgan

Permanent bracelets at Greenwich Market with Laura Lees Morgan

Eliza FrostNov 8, 2024

The seller tells us about personal pieces and the ‘endless and fascinating’ possibilities in designing jewellery “Permanent bracelets are welded on, and you can’t…

Dreams came true for trio of friends at their newly opened restaurant Wilson’s in Ladywell

Dreams came true for trio of friends at their newly opened restaurant Wilson’s in Ladywell

Eliza FrostJun 14, 2024

‘This is what we’ve always wanted to do’: one of the founders behind the new Ladywell restaurant tells us about the love of local  “A…

Exploring the Forest: expert advice from Deptford and East Dulwich-based plant shop

Exploring the Forest: expert advice from Deptford and East Dulwich-based plant shop

Eliza FrostMay 11, 2024

We hears some top tips for caring for your plants from the plant shop owner who even hosts workshops What is your best tip for…

Dulwich Festival: ‘Coming together as one’

Dulwich Festival: ‘Coming together as one’

Eliza FrostMay 3, 2024

New director Sarah Taylor talks about how they have brought events from the festival guide pages to local venues in Dulwich What does the…

Interview with the owner of Deptford and Peckham’s Taca Tacos

Interview with the owner of Deptford and Peckham’s Taca Tacos

Eliza FrostApr 17, 2024

Owner Thorne Addyman tells Eliza Frost about the ‘best birria in London’, research trips to Mexico and powerful community of Deptford 

Tony Wilks of Clarks Rustic Furniture on upcycling

Tony Wilks of Clarks Rustic Furniture on upcycling

Eliza FrostApr 5, 2024

Love furniture with a story? Family business Clarks Rustic Furniture upcycles interesting pieces that add character to your space  Clarks Rustic Furniture started trading…

Grab a slice: interview with founder of Greenwich’s Pizza Shack

Grab a slice: interview with founder of Greenwich’s Pizza Shack

Eliza FrostApr 5, 2024

Founder and head chef of Pizza Shack, Matthew Smith, tells Eliza Frost about the secret to a perfect pizza, serving Greenwich and his favourite flavour…

Starting at Greenwich Market over ten years ago meet the sisters behind rag doll hit Little Loomers

Starting at Greenwich Market over ten years ago meet the sisters behind rag doll hit Little Loomers

Eliza FrostMar 28, 2024

We meet the sister creator duo behind adorable woodland animal rag dolls made in Greenwich Tell us the story of Little Loomers… Little Loomers: We…