London Districts: Camberwell (Documentary)

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The Nymphalis Antiopa (aka the Camberwell Beauty) is a particularly rare species of Butterfly. Apparently, they like hanging out in Camberwell. Their first recorded sighting occurred here in 1748.
Camberwell is a district within the London Borough of Southwark, 3 miles from Charing Cross. The area is known for art study and display, the most prominent examples being the Camberwell College of Arts and neighbouring South London Gallery.
Each year, the long-running Camberwell Arts Festival takes place during the summer. It was part of the Parish of St Giles along with Peckham, Nunhead, some of Herne Hill and most of Dulwich.
There are various theories about the name Camber, but it is clear that the last syllable alludes to the clean, healing waters from the mineral springs and wells on the southern slope of Denmark Hill. "Treatment" was available from them by those forced out of the city if they became inflicted with a contagious disease like leprosy.
Rat Records has been a Camberwell draw for more than 15 years. They stock a rich variety and vinyl hunters queue outside it on Saturday mornings to get first dibs on that week’s 500 or so batch of new presses.
Archaeologists confirmed discovery of the original 2000+ year old Camber Well dug up from under a woman's garden lawn in 2009. 19th Century Ordinance Survey maps pinpointed its location as accurately as just two feet away from its original spot.
This little village green known as Camberwell Green has traditionally held an annual fair going back to the ancient period of the 13th century on this same spot. It rivalled that of Greenwich.
The Hill Bakery & Deli moved here from Deptford in 2015 from a guy who abandoned the corporate world of journalism to bake bread for his neighbours in Telegraph Hill. They use naturally leavened (aka sourdough) bread made with a wild yeast culture and proudly showcase other small-scale, local producers of craft beer from Brixton, pasta from Dulwich, jams and preserves from Hackney and cheese from Sussex. None of which you will find in any supermarket.
Denmark Hill, Maudsley Hospital and Ruskin Park were all named after prominent figures living nearby at their inception. Maudsley hospital, 1907, dates back to the foundation of Bethlem, or Bedlam Royal Hospital in 1247 as the first psychiatric institution on the planet. Liverpool Street railway terminus now covers over its original site.
Ruskin park also opened in 1907 to champion diverse green spaces. It stretches itself to Brixton and Herne Hill with facilities that include ponds, tennis and games courts, a kid's play area and paddling pool, formal gardens and a charming wooden bandstand. Most of these are dog free for the comfort and safety of children and their carers and to help protect the parks wildlife.
The park is useful to staff, patients and families travelling to and from King's College and Maudsley hospitals immediately adjacent as well as for exercise and escaping the pressures of ward life.

[@leakoe3797]

Lived in Kenbury st Camberwell til 1959..My parents met after war struggled like many others rented a few rooms..times bit hard then Bless them..had a high education thanks to them

[@slydoll7877]

I loved this. I lived in Camberwell only for 5 years but I'll never forget them. It was a wonderful place. I lived in one of the high rises near Bowyer St. The neighbours were all wonderful. Once I locked myself out of my flat and this guy, huge fella, he busted it down and then repaired it for me! This was in the early 2000s.

[@peckhamprincess7098]

My Mother lives on bowyer st or Wyndham road. In one off the tower blocks, she lives in Crossmount house, I now live in Peckham. It's good learning the history off different London area.

[@AuntyM66]

I love this film. This is my manor.

[@LondonDistricts]

We love you.

[@michaellifetv5696]

My hometown!

[@mitchellgiffard1978]

Was a year ago were I was living in Denmark hill till I moved wish I never did now.

[@andykedziora2898]

Great Little documentary. The wife comes from Camberwell and me next door in Peckham. we know live in Bangor Northern Ireland.

[@stevev3664]

I lived in Camberwell in the 1960s just off Coldharbour Lane. I went through there a couple of weeks ago and couldn’t believe how much it had changed. I didn’t recognise where I used to live at first until I reoriented myself with the few places I did recognise. Also Walworth Road between Camberwell and Elephant and Castle has changed a lot. I didn’t recognise that at first either. Thanks for the video.

[@liciacabrini9464]

Know coldharbour lane well

[@smnbee75]

Was raised here from 1976 to 1996. Back in those days it wasn't so gentrified, great pubs and cafe's though. I'm glad they cleaned up the Green, back when I lived there it was a dosser central and full of drunks. Used to drink in the Grove Tavern, The Silver Buckle, The Artichoke, The Hermits Cave, The British Lion and the Phoenix and Firkin. Great days I had there.

[@Raylufc]

Most of them are still there

[@smnbee75]

@@Raylufc what the pubs or the drunks in the green?

[@christianwood1607]

You know you’re in a good place when you see a Payless

[@dannycostello1006]

My home miss it so much ❤️

[@LeedsUnitedJohn]

Excellent video of my hometown. I've learnt so much from the video that I didn't know about Camberwell.

[@Raylufc]

I love it John so safe compared to other London Boroughs

[@LondonDistricts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesjohnmoss8130]

This is such a cool film. Thank you so much, I love it.

[@tubbyflatpack]

born and raised here, sometimes miss the place

[@paulmorris3613]

Nice one. Thank you.

[@johnlong8082]

Nice one mate. Great vid, thanks for posting. My entire family born and bred in this area. Happy days.

[@nitishluchmun8560]

Thank you so much. Miss Camberwell❤️

[@LondonDistricts]

No problem 😊

[@user-itschad1954]

Lived in Grove Lane & Camberwell Grove after we got married (born in Bermondsey) in 1976 but we moved to North Yorkshire mid 90's. Loved Camberwell, always a buzz.

[@rafal5722]

Love it. Thank you

[@LondonDistricts]

You are so welcome!

[@briandavis6984]

Love watching your videos . Love the backing music to this video

[@nyashaleroy2764]

Born and Raised :) I miss it so much I moved to Northamptonshire :(((

[@stvalday74]

Born 74 and raised and moved to Northamptonshire 99 myself.

[@thetrickisirarelyrespond5945]

Hey DeWyne! Great series! I enjoy watching property/location type shows as I find them weirdly relaxing, and your "London travelogue" is a sleeper hit imo. I especially like how you show regular streets that people _actually_ live on rather than end to end landmarks. One thing- I caught the Mottingham episode on London Live the other day, and had to smash Shazam on that "Thaaaat way thaaaaat way thaaaaat way thaaaaaat way" (I call it!) riddim. Found out the sample is from the Frightnrs, but I can't find your version on your bandcamp, would you please upload it here? It's 🔥!

[@butch907]

Excellent

[@LondonDistricts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@zexja]

love this

[@PeterPete37]

Nice video.

[@channelfogg6629]

Very interesting and good to see the Hermit's Cave pub again. I went to the local grammar school, Wilson'a, next to St Giles Church. I always thought I'd like to live in Camberwell Grove.

[@trevordrayton9531]

Wicked thanks 😊

[@abzanali7779]

Nice little history

[@carneafc843]

I live in the area for years man. I swear I've seen you around

[@_LilacRoses]

THAT WAY THAT WAYYY THAT WAYYY

[@art_apexart_apex3440]

Good video but annoying music that makes you want to watch it on mute.

[@johanrijhkelaar3627]

Camberwell was the first district I lived since I arrived in London, lived there in a room for about 6 months just around the Burgess Park, eventhough people say that’s a kind of rough area I never had any sorts of trouble during my time there, but the irony of things😂 a year after since I moved on I was working as a fibre operative , just in the estate where that hill bakery located where you can see the gate next to it, the company’s van which I drive had a problem with the filter so it got stuck in there for more than a day before a technique from AA came on Monday afternoon to solve the issue , nothing happened during night, the next Monday van was parked just in front of the bakery as they’re closed for that day, me and my mates continued to work, suddenly I went to the van to get a tool and some thief splashed the doors lateral window in plain daylight and took my bag ( only had food inside) as we work with fibres and electrical tools and we was inside the 2 block estate we couldn’t hear anything. There’s a pizzeria just metres away from the bakery with outside cameras but the angle couldn’t spot that part o the van which was broken, but nonetheless I’ll always have a fond memory of Camberwell as it was the first place where I lived as I was getting settled in London and I quite enjoyed it. Love your videos man, as I work for a fibre optic contractor company our work is 100% done outside so we get to work in various areas of London to get fibre to the housing estate and main roads as well, so I connect with your videos as I’ve had a taste of being in the area of most of them you had covered 😀

[@LondonDistricts]

Enjoyed that, although quite misfortunate. Sorry to hear it mate. Glad you bounced back though and that you can relate closely to this content. If you ever get some grandkids, save this anecdote for them too!!

[@johanrijhkelaar3627]

@@LondonDistricts Nothing serious 🤣, company paid for the damage so everything paned out well 🤙🏻

[@keeko247]

Camberwell my home town went Brunswick park primary grew up in habington house good times 💪🏾

[@starlitez_]

I can't believe it took my two years to figure out I was in this video bro whatttt

[@cachalote459]

Its missing Brunswick Park :) but we loved this video all the way...

[@LondonDistricts]

Wish I could've covered it all. Thanks for the comment.

[@liciacabrini9464]

I grew up in camberwell in the late 60s till the late 80s l don’t even recognise it anymore

[@jesswright8279]

I like this. Very much but it’s missing my favourite park, Myatts fields and could have touched on Burgess park? Another video opportunity perhaps. And I suppose there are so many different angles that you can focus on around Camberwell

[@Me.ImCounting]

Love this series 0:27 is where I used to live, No 46.

[@leakoe3797]

Use to play with a daughter of Freddie Mills in Ruskin park every Sunday..good times..so my Mother told me..

[@georgegard.aka.currymonste1498]

Born in Kings college then lived in Peckham until 78..good times

[@zr.skills6137]

We’re I live😂

[@YellowDiamonds]

@D P F lmao. ☠

[@colombouk1388]

WELBY ST I LIVED.. I WAS BELIEVED IT WAS LAMBETH... GREETINGS FROM COLOMBIA

[@LondonDistricts]

Hello Columbia!! Love from London.

[@Cloudberry46]

I hate to appear nitpicky, but that butterfly is a Monarch butterfly, not a Camberwell Beauty.

[@buwopfrmdaglecity6464]

Glebe Estate Is Now Called Gleville And Lettsom Estate Is Now Called Lettytown 2 Sets frm cambs

[@leahchung1012]

Lovely video but the way the woman was repeatedly saying “that way” painful and ruined it. What you had to say was more important than her singing

[@mikejones-xj1eh]

Agreed! Loved the video, but the music was very, very irritating. Diabolical! I had to keep turning the sound off!

[@MRLX54]

I was reading the comment soon after is when I heard the females vocals repeating “that way” I just bust out laughing lol 😂 😂

[@thetrickisirarelyrespond5945]

It's AWESOME lol

[@tyan_ldn]

Home

[@mayena]

Also home to the Elmington Estate a main base of the street gang/music collective Zone 2.

[@duncantheman5498]

So if there is a Camber well then maybe there really is a Peckham spring?

[@LondonDistricts]

Ask David Purseglove

[@themassofmen]

@@LondonDistricts The River Peck runs through Peckham Rye.

[@user-ck5ho3di2o]

Looks a lot cleaner then Peckham,

[@ladyout2crush735]

That way that way 😂😂😂

[@rahulrathod-vx6yv]

Video

[@sqiddy2372]

Cafe Noir do really good sandwiches :)

[@LondonDistricts]

Good to know!

[@richardcummins5465]

Sorry guys. Have to disagree. The ethnic background music in this series i found really " haunting". Different sounds for Different areas of London. I'm hooked, as its so informative.

[@davidpage3161]

Very interesting documentary but didn’t like song half way shame spoilt video

[@barbarajobling5665]

Good video but soundtrack is so irritating.

[@christinepage1523]

This would have been more enjoyable without the awful music.

[@markbroe1257]

Honestly I like your videos, I like your delivery of information, but I HATE your music. It is so grating.

[@andrewsampton]

@@johnchallenor7430 completely 😑

[@audreyfrancis199]

Yes I agree, J A R R I N G !!!

[@peachp9963]

That way that way 😂😂

[@MRLX54]

@@peachp9963 lol

[@Vblxy7]

i like tune ha ha what is ?

[@emanresujjl]

Not remotely the true camberwell scrub the music bro

[@TheCannonface]

Full of Africans now!

[@keeko247]

Stfu Africans that contribute to society

[@marojiyam2258]

as it’s always been so what’s your point

[@greggfloyd6051]

And Jamaicans

[@miaahern3566]

@@greggfloyd6051 Jamaicans left long time ago.

[@suejaneuk1681]

Good documentary but awful music.