Walked up Caledonian Road. But was on the way somewhere. Interesting area.
Author Archives: Sean Gallagher
St. Mary Magdalen Bermondsey
The parish site had a quick capsule on the history: “There has been Christian worship at the St Mary’s site on Bermondsey Street since 1296. The church once formed part of Bermondsey Abbey which was founded in the 8thcentury. While the oldest part of the present building is the tower, parts of which date from …
The Abandoned Shoes of London
I see shoes. Abandoned shoes. Pairs. Singles. Soles. So from time to time one of them will turn up here. This one was washed up by the Thames.
Greenwich Borough Hall, SE10
This 1938 design by Culpin & Son was originally built as Greenwich Borough Town Hall and, according to Art Deco Buildings, is inspired by Dutch and Scandinavian buildings. The building is currently home to the Greenwich School of Management and Greenwich Dance.