14 Facts About Dulwich

Dulwich formed part of the ancient parish of Camberwell in Surrey, which became the Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell within the County of London in 1889; in 1965, the borough was abolished and the area became part of the newly-created London Borough of Southwark.

Dulwich vested his wealth in a charitable foundation, the College of God's Gift, established in 1619.

The Dulwich waters were cried about the streets of London as far back as 1678.

Dulwich Village contains the original shopping street and still contains nearly all of its original 18th and 19th century buildings.

Dulwich is home to Dulwich Hamlet FC, founded in 1893 and competing in the National League South today.

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However, in 2015 it was announced that Dulwich Hospital was to be closed and replaced by a school.

Old Burial Ground, Dulwich Village, was created by Edward Alleyn as part of the foundation of his College of God's Gift.

Dulwich was responsible for the design or influence of in excess of 25 homes in the area, each built in its own individual style.

All Saints Church, West Dulwich alongside Rosendale Road is a Victorian Gothic building, originally intended to be the cathedral for south London.

Dulwich sits astride the South Circular, one of London's Ring Roads.

Dulwich is served by London Buses routes 3,12,37,40,42,176,185,197,201,363,484,450, P4 and P13.

Dulwich was rushed to hospital but was dead on arrival at King's College Hospital.

Dulwich has been home to several Members of Parliament and senior Civil Servants.

Ian McColl, Baron McColl of Dulwich who served as John Major's Parliamentary Private Secretary in the House of Lords, lives there.