by peckhamsociety | Sep 1, 2011 | News
At 10.21 p.m. on 10 October the two central Peckham conservation areas were designated by the Southwark Planning Committee. I arrived at Tooley Street* for the meeting at 7.30 p.m. and sat in the back of the committee room, working, as the hours dragged on. At 10.15...
by peckhamsociety | Sep 1, 2010 | News
The two architects on the Peckham Society’s committee, Bill Morris and Benny O’Looney, are playing a major part in trying to bring the former First Class waiting room in Peckham Rye Station back into public use. It has been a billiard hall. It may become a...
by peckhamsociety | Sep 1, 2010 | News
Peckham Space in Peckham Square opened in June. It is a new venue that produces new artwork in response to and with people who live in SE15. Peckham Space was created by a collaborative partnership between Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London and...
by peckhamsociety | Sep 1, 2010 | News
Bellenden Road Nature Garden, run by the Centre for Wildlife Gardening in Marsden Road, was officially opened on 1 August by Councillor Mark Glover, who is one of our members. It is a peaceful haven promoting wildlife gardening in an urban setting.
by peckhamsociety | Jun 1, 2010 | News
Our editor was consulted by staff in Southwark Local History Library about a picture that had been sent for identification. He was excited when he realised that it was an 1834 painting of the High Street in Peckham. On the left it shows a small part of Hanover Chapel...
by peckhamsociety | Mar 1, 2010 | News
Local people are working to make Peckham a greener, happier and healthier place. They aim to reduce energy use, grow their own food, reduce waste and congestion, and much more. For more information call 07532 069 879, see...