Rotherhithe then and now history walk by stuart rankin. In this fourth and final part of our miniseries designed to be part of the wonderful mayflower 400 commemorationswe shine a light, literally and metaphorically, on the historic rotherhithe on the banks of the thames. There is a onepage introduction, but unlike the port of london book in the same series, this. Rotherhithe is a station on the east london line located on the southern bank of the river thames at rotherhithe within the london borough of southwark, greater london and is served by national rail london overground services under the control of the london rail division of transport for london, however there is no standard red national rail double arrow logo signage located at the station.
It borders bermondsey to the west and deptford to the south east. Rotherhithe is a residential district in the south east london borough of southwark. A model of marc brunels tunneling shield on display at the brunel museum at rotherhithe, london. Rotherhithe has a long history as a port, with many shipyards from elizabethan times unti. In 1865, rotherhithe was the subject of one of a series of articles in the medical journal the lancet investigating conditions in london workhouse infirmaries. Rotherhithe photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. History of rotherhithe london borough of southwark ideal. In 1889 it became part of the expanding county of london. Jul 22, 2014 my husband and i had learned in our elementaryschool history books that, in 1620, the pilgrims left plymouth, england, bound for america. The original church on the site was built between 1837 and 1838, as the expansion of the surrey commercial docks drove a growth of population that exhausted the capacity of the original parish of st marys church, rotherhithe. The compiler of the new view of london, published in 1708, considers.
Bermondsey and rotherhithe remembered archive photographs. Like greenwich, rotherhithe sits inside the south bank peninsula of the river thames and borders both. May 26, 2014 it was a four mile circuit between rotherhithe and wapping via london bridge and ferries carried 4,000 people across the thames every day at rotherhithe. History of rotherhithe london borough of southwark. Rotherhithe is a riverside district of south london. This fascinating and sometimes overlooked london gem has a stunning history that dates back many centuries.
This pair of bluecoats stand above a plaque marking the schools history. Microfilm of original records in the london county council and at the london metropolitan archives. Rotherhithe is a parish with a long history as a port, with many shipyards from elizabethan times until the early 20th century and with working docks until the 1970s. Rotherhithe london borough of southwark neighbourhood history revised edition by stephen humphrey isbn.
This is a must for anybody who has an interest in bermondsey and rotherhithe and the history of london. The epic struggle to tunnel under the thames history. A narrative of its history, its people and its places. I would also like to receive the best of londonist weekly. Famloc lists rotherhithe history books and maps, and provides the facility to buy them online. The parish adjoins bermondsey on the east, and extends along the southern shore of the thames as far as deptford. For most of its history bermondsey lay in the county of surrey. And many famous ships headed off on famous journeys from its shores. Archives call no p71mry014023, 030, 034039, 045046, 048051. On 1 october 1884, the metropolitan and district railways began running services along the east london railway, which called at rotherhithe. We welcome suggestions for more rotherhithe history books. Rotherhithes history has always been associated with the sea. It is located on a peninsula on the south bank of the thames, facing wapping and the isle of dogs on the north bank, and is a part of the docklands area.
Adam dants map of stories from the history of rotherhithe. As ever, an interesting post, and one of an interesting part of the city. Rotherhithe was a proper sea faring village on the outskirts of london, across from the isle of dogs on the south side of the river. It is located on a peninsula on the south bank of the thames, facing wapping and limehouse on the north bank, and is a part. The station was originally opened on 7 december 1869, when the first section of the east london railway was opened.
There are places of worship for baptists, independents, and wesleyans additional information. Books set in bermondsey, london, england, gb 9 books set in bermondsey. History shows that their captain, christopher jones, lived in rotherhithe parish. Walking brunels first thames tunnel from rotherhithe to. Find restaurants, pubs and things to do in rotherhithe with time outs guide to the very best of se16. Rotherhithe christ church was built as a district church in 1842, from and lying within the boundaries of st mary, a parish, in the e. Rotherhithe is a district of southeast london in the london borough of southwark. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860.
There are places of worship for baptists, independents, and wesleyan methodists resources edit edit source. Rotherhithe called by the waterside folk redriff, a parish and parliamentary borough on the n border of surrey and in the administrative county of london. It is located on a peninsula on the south bank of the thames. The story of rotherhithe london borough of southwark. Profusely illustrated with historic then pictures and now photographs by the author. It is almost a peninsula, filling the huge sweeping bend of the thames immediately downstream of the upper pool. Excerpt from memorials to serve for a history of the parish of st. Marc brunel was convinced that a tunnel could be built and had the concept of a shield to protect workers at the face of the tunneling work. The famous pilgrim ship, the mayflower, set sail from the banks of the thames in rotherhithe on its famous voyage to the usa in 1620. Baptisms and burials are continued in three books running respectively between 1765 and 1792.
Edward walford, rotherhithe, in old and new london. In the country of surrey and in the administrative county of london no such history has ever yet been written, although naturally the great histories of london devote some space to the parishes which lie outside the limits of the cities of london and westminster. Mudlarks by victor keegan with thanks to alan murphy history can be read in books but for something more meander as a mudlark on rotherhithes shore, a museum of history from days of yore. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is located on a peninsula on the south bank of the thames, facing wapping and limehouse on the north bank, and is a part of the docklands area. Greater london rotherhithe rotherhithe, greater london photos, maps, books and memories of rotherhithe everything old maps. Memorials to serve for a history of the parish of st mary, rotherhithe. You can help the fiction encyclopedia by expanding it. Mary, rotherhithe in the county of surrey and in the administrative county of london edward josselyn beck university press, 1907 rotherhithe london, england 270 pages. Rotherhithe is a parish with a long history as a port, with many shipyards from elizabethan times until the early 20th century and with working docks until the 1970s it is now a residential district in southeast london, england, and part of the london borough of southwark. Rotherhithe is an urban village in south east london. The mayflower departed from rotherhithe in 1620 to take the pilgrim fathers to the new world. I do hope those doing the work have used materials sympathetic to the age.
Rotherhithe, london, england, uk places librarything. Sep 18, 2015 find restaurants, pubs and things to do in rotherhithe with time outs guide to the very best of se16. Southwark, bermondsey and rotherhithe in old photographs britain in old photographs by stephen humphrey. The river thames half surrounds the district, which used to consist of marshes, meadows, and rivulets prehistoric animal and human remains have been. It was served by electric passenger trains from 31 march 19, when the line was electrified.
From places to eat to familyfriendly fun, youll find it all in time outs guide to rotherhithe. The story of the terriss theatre, rotherhithe 1899 1943 by n. Rotherhithe is a residential district in southeast london, england, and part of the london borough of southwark. Dec 02, 2018 20 thoughts on the angel rotherhithe jonathan l december 2, 2018 at 8. Mary, rotherhithe in the county of surrey and in the administrative county of london microform by edward josselyn beck. Even though the village is linked by two victorian tunnels to the north bank of the thames, it has always maintained its unique atmosphere. Living to the age of 80, and married twice, peter hill gave. Our aim is to share the history of rotherhithe, bermondsey and the surrounding area through regular speakerled meetings open to all. It was a four mile circuit between rotherhithe and wapping via london bridge and ferries carried 4,000 people across the thames every day at rotherhithe. Our aim is to share the history of rotherhithe, bermondsey and the surrounding area through regular speakerled meetings open to all guests and twiceyearly historical walks members only. This is a revised edition of the book originally published in 2008, with additional images. Seafaring, shipbuilding and repairing were all important even before the docks came.
Jul 05, 20 rotherhithe london river walks duration. Joolz guides london history walks travel films 63,036 views. See more ideas about old london, london places and london. By using the simple before and after technique, the extremely knowledgable author, debra gosling, presents us with a range of attractive photographs and readable text which illustrate the areas past and present. To commemorate the event in the most british way possible, there is a historic pub called the mayflower in rotherhithe. T here are few london theatres of the past for which it is not reasonably easy to obtain some measure of information, however sketchy, by consulting standard books and literature. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of rotherhithe. That was primarily because there is a lot of american history in rotherhithe. Rotherhithe christ church, surrey genealogy genealogy. Historically the area was the most northeastern settlement in the county of surrey. Im afraid it does look as though a lot of restoration has taken place on the outside of the angel, perhaps not surprising given the. Memorials to serve for a history of the parish of st. Rotherhithe is a station on the east london line located on the southern bank of the river thames at rotherhithe within the london borough of southwark, greater london and is served by national rail london overground services under the control of the london rail division of transport for london, however there is no standard red national rail double arrow logo signage located at the station, instead only the overground roundel.
Bermondsey, its historic memories and associations, by edward t. The name is saxon, meaning mariners landing place, which demonstrates the long history of habitation in the area. Sep 07, 2017 rotherhithe is a residential district in the south east london borough of southwark. The infirmary, though new and well equipped, had only one paid nurse. Appropriately, the focus for the town has been the river thames, the sea, ships and seafaring. Rotherhithe, or, as it is occasionally called, redriff, is worthy of note as the first place where docks were constructed for the convenience of london. Reprinted by local history reprints, 1996, with an introduction by john w. Buy bermondsey and rotherhithe remembered archive photographs uk ed.
See more ideas about london places, east london and old london. Images from rotherhithe photographs were first published in the legendary creative camera magazine in 1975, when the project ran as a cover and major portfolio, described as a report from someone who is unquestionably one of the major talents among british photographers. That said, it is a valuable introduction to the history of bermondsey. Mar 08, 2012 this is a must for anybody who has an interest in bermondsey and rotherhithe and the history of london. Rotherhithe then and now history walk by stuart rankin, southwark council 2005. History of rotherhithe village society of genealogists. Im afraid it does look as though a lot of restoration has taken place on the outside of the angel, perhaps not surprising given the exposed nature of the site. Originally published by victoria county history, london, 1912. Rotherhithe, surrey genealogy heraldry and history. Haste from babylon, the most outstanding modern book on the pilgrim story. Rotherhithe s history has always been associated with the sea. Mary rotherhithe is situated near the bank of the river, about 300 yards to the east of princes street.