Camberwell Zeppelin raid (19 October 1917)
The last Zeppelin raid on London in the First World War took place on the night of 19-20 October 1917. The intended target was Sheffield but heavy winds blew Navy Zeppelin L45 off course. After bombing Hendon and Piccadilly Circus, it passed over Elephant and Castle...
Peckham Society’s 40th anniversary meeting
On Wednesday 7th October 2015 at All Saints Church Hall. Blenheim Grove, SE15 the Peckham Society celebrated its 40th anniversary. Over 70 members and friends were present. The Chairman invited people who have had an influence on the formation of the Society since its...
Second Peckham Society Blue Plaque is unveiled – to the memory of lithographer William Griggs
On Saturday 17 May 2014 the second Peckham Society blue plaque was unveiled at Elm House, Elm Grove by the Chairman of the Peckham Society, Peter Frost. Derek Kinrade gave the background to William Griggs (1832-1911) who was the foremost lithographer of his day. He...
First Peckham Society Blue Plaque unveiled
On 19 April the Peckham Society was privileged to unveil a plaque in memory of William Harnett Blanch (1836-1900) at 55 Denman Road, Peckham. We have to thank very much the present owners of number 55, Dr Derek Summerfield and his wife Francesca, who not only allowed...
Peckham Rye Station to be restored to original glory
We are excited to report that the Mayor of London announced on 23 November 2011 that he is teaming up with Southwark Council to fund the restoration of Peckham Rye Station to recreate the open square in front, and to rehabilitate the rear of the station and arches to...
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The Peckham Society
The Peckham Society is the amenity society for Peckham and Nunhead, SE15. It exists to encourage interest in and to care for the surrounding area.
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Come to a Community Workshop to discuss the local buildings and spaces that you love! This is part of a project to gather a Community List of the buildings and spaces that are of social, historic, cul...
The 22nd of June is the 75th anniversary of the sad bombing of the corset factory on the corner of Peckham Rye and Nunhead Lane in June 1944. 22 people, mostly young women, died in this incident. The Peckham Society encourages people to remember the unexpected & terrifying ‘Doodlebug Summer’ in Peckham and Nunhead, seventy five years ago, in June and July 1944.![]()
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People can visit the commemorative sign that marks the site of this tragedy, designed and written by the Peckham Society. It is also possible to see the density of local bombing in SE15 online:![]()
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