Peckham Collection

The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father
John Trundley, or sometimes, Trunley (1898 - 1944), known as the Fat Boy of Peckham appearing with his father on the front cover of The Tatler magazine in 1903 when he was aged five

Peckham High Street
South London : the corner of Peckham High Street and Hill Street, during World War One. Date: 1917

The Bandstand, Peckham Rye, London
The Bandstand, Peckham Rye, Peckham, near Nunhead, County of London, England. Date: 1905

LCC-MFB Peckham fire station, Camberwell
Built by the Metropolitan Board of Works (the forerunner of the London County Council) and opened in 1867, Peckham fire station was located in Peckham Road opposite Southampton Way SE5

Gasworkers Meeting
Meeting of the GASWORKERS at Peckham Rye, London, in favour of better working conditions

Grand Surrey Canal
Men loading large planks of wood onto (or off) a barge on the Peckham (London) branch of the Grand Surrey Canal, England. Date: early 1930s

Suffragette Edith New Peckham by-election. Miss. Edith New addressing on open-air meeting at the Peckham by-election, held in March, 1908. Date: 1908

Urinal Advert 1889
Milton Syers Peckham urinal 1889

Blitz in London -- Glengall Road, Peckham, WW2
Blitz in London -- Glengall Road, Peckham, SE London, 12 September 1940. Date: 1940

Guard Room (at gate), Cliffe Fort, Hoo peninsula, Kent
Guard Room (at gate), Cliffe Fort, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment

First Metropolitan Police-Dogs
Front cover photograph showing two London policemen with the first Metropolitan police-dogs in 1938, thirty years after the first dogs were used by the North Eastern Railway Police to patrol Hull

The Garden, Peckham Rye, London Parks by W. Carruthers Affleck

Royal Fusiliers marching in Peckham, SE London, WW1
Men of the 4/1st City of London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers, seen here marching along a road in Peckham Rye, SE London, in the autumn of 1915. At the front on the left is Albert Auerbach (1894-1918)

White Horse Hill, Chislehurst View from pub window
White Horse Hill, Chislehurst. View from pub window. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St

Photograph of Gowlett Arms, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

Metropolitan Police Telephone Box System instruction book
A Metropolitan Police instruction book: Telephone Box System, published by Peckham Sub-Division

The milking shed of Friern Manor Dairy Farm in Peckham
3732497 The milking shed of Friern Manor Dairy Farm in Peckham; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the milking shed of Friern Manor Dairy Farm in Peckham, London)

Doing it just like the builders do, a hive of industry going on in the new childrens playground opened on the blitz site of St. Lukes Church, Peckham, London

Tenants rent strike, Peckham, south east London, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Tenants rent strike, Peckham, south east London, 1931, (1933). Peckham was the scene of an extensive " war" during the November of 1931

Poster, Imperial Airways, England, Egypt, India (Armstrong Whitworth Argosy) Date: circa 1925

Barrow-hoist on the southern high-level sewer at Peckham (engraving)
587119 Barrow-hoist on the southern high-level sewer at Peckham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Drunkard signing petition to shut the pubs at ten. Date: 20th century

Photograph of White Horse PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Swiss Tavern, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Swan PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Sailor Prince PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Photograph of Queen Elizabeth PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Prince Albert PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Lord Hill PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of London & Brighton PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Grove Tavern, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Greyhound PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1940

Photograph of Globe PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of George & Dragon PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Galatea PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Duke Of Edinburgh PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Duke Of Cambridge PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Denman Arms, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving)
1603399 New Members of the New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the New House of Commons)

Photograph of Britannia PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Heatons Folly
This late 18th century folly was a church-like building with a tower, situated in Peckham, south London, erected by an eccentric by the name of Heaton. Date: 1875

Rosemary Branch
View of the Rosemary Branch Inn in in Peckham in 1800. Although rebuilt, a pub of that name remained open until 1971, Date: 1875

Harris Sewing Machine Model E, from W H Harris & Co Ltd, Peckham, London SE. 1920s

Monuments of Archbishops Peckham and Warham, in Canterbury Cathedral (engraving)
6025166 Monuments of Archbishops Peckham and Warham, in Canterbury Cathedral (engraving) by Blore, Edward (1789-1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monuments of Archbishops Peckham and Warham)

Peckham, Crown Theatre (b / w photo)
6033032 Peckham, Crown Theatre (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peckham, Crown Theatre)

In Dahomey at the Crown Theatre in Peckham
In Dahomey was a stage revue with an African American cast that toured Britain from 1903-1904 following a successful run in Londons West End. Date: 1904

The Capuchin Church and Monastery at Peckham (engraving)
605129 The Capuchin Church and Monastery at Peckham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capuchin Church and Monastery at Peckham)

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Discover the vibrant history and charm of Peckham, a neighborhood in South East London. From The Fat Boy and his father to the iconic Bandstand at Peckham Rye, this area is filled with fascinating stories. Stroll along Peckham High Street and immerse yourself in its bustling atmosphere, where you'll find a mix of shops, cafes, and local businesses. Don't miss the LCC-MFB Peckham fire station in Camberwell, a testament to the bravery of firefighters who have served this community. Step back in time as you learn about the Gasworkers Meeting that took place here long ago. Escape into nature at The Garden in Peckham Rye, one of London's beautiful parks. Take a leisurely walk or enjoy a picnic surrounded by lush greenery. Transport yourself to World War 1 as you imagine Royal Fusiliers marching through these very streets during times of conflict. Peek into the past with an intriguing photograph capturing Gowlett Arms pub's essence—a true piece of local history preserved on film. Even urinal adverts from 1889 offer glimpses into daily life during Victorian times. Witness women's fight for equality as suffragette Edith New participates in the Peckham by-election—an important moment that shaped our society today. During World War 2 Blitz bombings ravaged Glengall Road in Peckham; however, resilience prevailed as locals rebuilt their lives amidst adversity. Explore remnants of Grand Surrey Canal's industrial legacy—a reminder of how transportation once thrived along these waterways. Peckham has seen it all—triumphs and challenges alike—but its spirit remains unyielding throughout time.