Wilson Road
Camberwell
London, SE5 MAP
Quiet road off Canberwell Church street with mostly late C19 terraces.
History:
Named after the Rev Edward Wilson, vicar of St Giles, who founded the Wilson Grammar School in 1615 (demolished in 1845). A second school was opened in 1883 until the schoo moved to Croydon in 1975. Cooper & Kendall built several house in Wilson Road in 1878-1879.
Transport:
Buses: 12. 36. 171. 436
Rail: Denmark Hill
Amenities:
Local bar: Grand Union (ex-Grove House Tavern)
Local restaurants: Camberwell Church Street
Gallery: South London Gallery, Peckham Road
Park: Lucas Gardens
Residents Association: Wilson Road:
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