This was the last of the green field sites to be developed at the end of the Nineteenth Century. Most are red brick with later Edwardian and prewar houses as well. Court Farm became Dulwich Park in
Click here for a Map of Dulwich in 1862 showing Court Lane
Shops: Dulwich Plough
Buses: 12, 40, 197, 176 & 185
Rail: East Dulwich (40, 176, 185)
Park: Dulwich Park |
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Runs from Townley Road up to Woodwarde Road. Named in 1894. |
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Joins East Dulwich with the Village. Court Lane in Dulwich Village was named after Court Farm (pictured top left). Shown on map of 1862. |
map Built on hillside with views of London. Named in 1908 after Dovercourt in Essex. Edwardian houses. |
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Runs from Lordship Lane to Court Lane. Shown on 1862 map as a footpath. The name is basically Alleyn backwards!
Local recommendation: The Plough |
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The old boundary of Dulwich and Friern Manor, it extends from Goose Green to Sydenham Hill.
Mostly late Victorian from 1880s with many good shops etc.
Famous resident: Enid Blyton was born at No 354.
Busy with heavy traffic and buses.Local recommendation: Dulwich Plough Shops, Bars |
map Links Lordship Lane with East Dulwich Grove. Named in 1884 it refers to Edward Alleyn’s mother whose maiden name was Townley. Fine views of Alleyn’s School playing fields.
Local recommendation: The Mag |
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Runs from Dulwich Library to Dulwich Village. Named in 1884 after Joan Woodwarde, Edward Alleyn’s. first wife. It was built on an old footpath as shown on this 1862 map
Local recommendation: The Plough |