The London Transport No 82 buses ran on the Rotherhithe docklands route in South East London – Downtown as it was known locally. I...

Under the cover of darkness there is a 700-year-old ritual, it is semi- secret ceremony and it has been performed un-interrupted and...

Ever wished there was a place for you to share your memories or reminiscences? The Rotherhithe and Bermondsey Local History Society are...

You would be forgiven, when walking down the street hurrying along the pavement, ignoring the street furniture that you have walked past...

A number of years ago I started researching the Thames Watermen. I was curious to discover practical aspects of their job – how these...

One of the most beautiful iconic sites to see on the River Thames has got to be Tower Bridge; the steel-framed bridge, cladded with...

Today is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is Break the Bias. It’s the perfect day to celebrate a major event for women in...

At the age of 26, I took my first trip to the Southwark Local History library on Borough High Street. One photo I looked at was of a...