Dulwich

Dulwich is a generally prosperous settlement in the London Borough of Southwark and which has the post code London SE21.

Related Topics:
London Borough of Southwark - London SE21

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There are number of recognised districts in Dulwich. These include

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• North Dulwich which borders Herne Hill
• Dulwich Village which includes the traditional village centre, and is the home of the world famous Dulwich Picture Gallery together with Alleyn's School, James Allen's Girls' School, Dulwich College and Dulwich Park
• East Dulwich which bounds Peckham and includes the best restaurants in the area.
• West Dulwich which is a mainly residential area bordering Crystal Palace and West Norwood.

Dulwich is also home to Dulwich Hamlet FC, an amateur football club set up in 1893 and still competing in the Isthmian League today.

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Nearest places:

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• Herne Hill
• Crystal Palace
• Tulse Hill
• Sydenham
• West Norwood
• Penge
• Crystal Palace

Nearest railway stations:

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• North Dulwich and East Dulwich (on the line from London Bridge to West Croydon)
• West Dulwich (on the line from London Victoria to Orpington)

Famous residents (past and present):

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Ernest Shackleton; Peter Cushing; Margaret Thatcher

Related Topics:
Ernest Shackleton - Peter Cushing - Margaret Thatcher

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