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Since moving to ED, I knew little of the area. However on a recent trip to the Dulwich Picture Gallery, which I highly recommend, I found out that Dulwich was once part of the great sydenham woods, owned by royalty until sold to James Alleyn in 1647. Many of the great novelists including Charles Dickens lived in Dulwich Village and took inspiration for many of his characters from the local people. It's wonderful to think that ED and the village are keeping a very unique character in modern London, and long may it continue.
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Hi Louise


I think you mean Edward Alleyn the Shakesperean actor, James Allen was his descendant. I agree entirely about the Picture Gallery and it's fantastic in the summer because it has air-conditioning. It's even better if you walk through Dulwich Park to get there first. Sorry if I sound pompous, I don't mean to be.

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Louise,


Did you spot "Pickwick House" - just past the gallery on the left before you get to the South Circular ?


It's a nod to the reference to Dulwich in Dicken's "Pickwick Papers":


" 'The house I have taken,' said Mr. Pickwick, 'is at Dulwich.

It has a large garden, and is situated in one of the most pleasant

spots near London."


It's still one of the most pleasant spots - but the house prices have gone up a tad since Dicken's day !

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