Between the roar of Clapham and South Lambeth Roads lies a maze of residential streets. Mostly lined with Victorian terraces, they are surprisingly peaceful – especially towards the centre where you will find St Stephen’s Terrace. In 1951, that street’s peace was disrupted by the chanting of a mob. The crowd had gathered outside number […]
Joanna Lumley
Joanna Lumley is a British actor and former photographic and fashion model resident for many years in Stockwell. She was born on 1 May 1946 in Srinigar, India, the daughter of Major James Rutherford Lumley, who served in the 6th Gurkha Rifles, and Beatrice Rose Weir. Lumley’s acting career started with a part in Some […]
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin and South London Kennington Cross is the focus of several sites associated with Lambeth’s most famous son, Charlie Chaplin. The Tommyfields bar was formerly the White Hart pub where, sitting on the pavement, Charlie first discovered the joy of music. One of his schools was in Sancroft Street and one of his (many) […]
