Synopsis
This is another book in the Halsgrove Parish History series, reminding us of the people and events that have made our communities what they are today - celebrating the past and providing a stepping stone to the future. The photographs in this unique volume, many of them previously unpublished, are a vital record of the history and inhabitants of this ancient settlement brought together from across the community. The myth of Herne Hill having 'no history' is here disputed as its modern past is revealed to have begun with the building of the new bridges over the Thames and the purchase of local land by wealthy businessmen. As the original leases lapsed more land became available for development, new roads were laid out and houses were built. Soon the railway cut across the fields, dividing the area in two. Parish boundaries were adjusted, the population increased and an infrastructure became established. With the profusion of buses, trams and trains, Herne Hill became a thriving suburb. Its main highways are still those traversed by the traffic of yesteryear and the names of roads and places reminders of the old Herne Hill.
Development was gradual and often planned; Herne Hill lies adjacent to Dulwich Village and benefits from a number of open spaces. There are there parks as well as two libraries, junior schools and active churches of all denominations with many local societies working towards the preservation of Herne Hill. All this, and much more, is detailed in this 160 page book, copiously illustrated throughout with over 150 historic photographs of the places and people who have made up the thriving community of Herne Hill and its surrounding parish.
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