The oldest surviving buildings in Peckham are generally considered to be the 17th-century or early-18th-century terrace at 58-62 Peckham High Street. These buildings, located in the heart of the historic village, represent the oldest surviving, identifiable, and documented group of buildings from the area's early, rural, residential period.
Peckham dates back a long way. It was recorded as a settlement in the Domesday Book in 1086, listed as having a population of just four households. Much later, in the 1500s, Peckham became a popular residential neighbourhood for London's elite.
The Ledbury Estate is a large estate of social housing, in Peckham in the London Borough of Southwark. The estate is just south of the Old Kent Road, part of the A2 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from both Tower Bridge and the Elephant & Castle it is adjacent to land used by George Livesey for the South London Gasworks.
What is the history of the Bussey building Peckham?
The Bussey Building
The building was generally used to manufacture sporting goods, such as cricket bats made mainly from Bussey's own Willow Farm in Suffolk and the company supplied equipment to W G Grace, one of the most famous cricketers in history.
One of the best demonstrations of this is the construction of the Cologne Cathedral. The second-tallest church of Europe is the pride of the city. Over 500 years were needed to complete the prestigious building. Construction began in 1248 in a euphoric mood.
From some quick googling, the rocks that make up Mt. Roraima are 1.7-2.0 billion years old. That is old, but there are a number of places on earth in other cratons (geologic shields) where there are older rocks.
In the 1600's, Peckham was a popular and sought-after location for shopping. In the 1600's Peckham was 'the place to be'! So you could argue that the gentrification of Peckham is really a restoration. But all those 1600's people are dead, and we're living here.
The name Bermondsey, probably meaning “dry ground in a marsh,” was first recorded (as Vermundesei) in the early 8th century ad, and it was written as Bermundesye in Domesday Book (1086). Bermondsey was a centre for leatherworking in the Middle Ages and was granted a virtual monopoly of the trade in 1703.
There are so many Nigerians in Peckham because early immigrants established a community, attracting more due to shared culture, businesses (like food shops, salons), and a sense of home, earning it the nickname "Little Lagos". This migration surged due to political instability and economic hardship in Nigeria from the 1960s onward, with Peckham becoming a hub for Yoruba and other groups seeking opportunities and community support in London.
In 2022, Colman joined the likes of Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Clarkson in swapping the city for a quieter country life. After cashing in on their Peckham house, she and Sinclair bought a Grade II-listed barn conversion in Norfolk, in a return to Colman's East Anglian roots.
Peckham is famous for its transformation from a gritty area to a trendy, multicultural hub known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse food, rooftop bars (like Peckham Levels/Frank's Cafe), independent shops, and strong Caribbean influence, all while maintaining its authentic London feel, famously linked to Only Fools and Horses. Its appeal lies in a mix of old-school charm and new-school creativity, attracting artists, young professionals, and families seeking a unique, well-connected South London experience.
There is notable diversity across the area, with Peckham ward having the largest proportion of non-White identifying residents in the borough, at 72%. This compares to further south in the neighbourhood, in Rye Lane, where a substantially lower proportion of 48% identify with a non-White ethnic background.
Peckham is a trendy and cultural part of the capital. Lovingly known as the backdrop of the sitcom Only Fools and Horses, the neighbourhood is surrounded by an assortment of local restaurants, quirky pubs and independent shops.
Southwark has the largest African population in the country and the 2nd largest LGBTQ+ community. According to the ONS 2021 Census data, 34.4% of Peckham's population are black of African and Afro-Caribbean heritage, and West African communities are particularly deep-rooted in the area.
Desires for restoration were embedded in a sense that Page 13 Neither 'Deepest, Darkest Peckham' nor SE22: The middle classes and their 'others' in an inner London neighbourhood – draft paper, please do not cite without permission 13 Peckham has a longstanding middle-‐class appeal and presence, emphasizing an ...
In 2025, 68% of London leavers stayed in the South of England (South East, South West or East of England) – the highest proportion since 2021 and up from 62% in 2024. This marks a reversal of the pandemic and then affordability-led trend that pushed buyers further into the Midlands and North.
One of the top places to go in Peckham is the Peckham Rye Park and Common, a beautiful green space that's perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. It's also home to the Peckham Rye Park and Peckham Rye Adventure Playground, making it a great place for families.
Rio Ferdinand. England football captain. Born in Peckham, South London, Rio Ferdinand started his football career with West Ham United and in 1992 he became a professional player under their youth scheme. In November 2000, Ferdinand was signed for Leeds United, before joining Manchester United in July 2002.
The Barbadian singer, who became a mother of two in August 2023, lived in the luxe suburb of St Johns Wood, which is teeming with celebrities. Kate Moss, Bill Nighy, The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards, and Sir Paul McCartney all count themselves as Rihanna's former neighbours.
3200 BC) is supposedly the earliest-known recorded name of a person in writing. The name "Kushim" is found on several Uruk-period (c. 3400–3000 BC) clay tablets used to record transactions of barley.
Well, at the moment, Çatalhöyük is the first known city in the world – the first place where surrounding villages came together and formed a central location and began the sort of urban civilization that dominates the modern world.
It suggests this happened 700 million years earlier — about 3.2 billion years ago — and that the earliest continental landmass to emerge may have been Jharkhand's Singhbhum region. The study, by researchers from India, Australia and the US, has been published in the journal PNAS.
