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Looking up the Thames from a Heathrow bound flight from Glasgow.
©Thomas Nugent
See other image http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1483013 for complete description.
©Chris Lordan
Situated at the junction with Bryan Road, built in 1836 being arranged by the Rev Edward Blick - rector of St Mary's from 1835 until his death on 25-06-1867. The school closed in 1910 with the opening of Redriff Road school some 500 yards east in Rotherhithe Street. One wall bears the mark of the 1928 flood and is 3'-2" from ground level. Main floods of the area were in 1881, 1904, 1928 and 1953 - the 'main' meaning that boats had to be used to get essentials to marooned families. Currently contains a toddlers' group and a security firm. See second image http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1483023
©Chris Lordan
This stood from 1860 to 1874 ending as a restaurant - not a cafe, as many other Rotherhithe pubs did. In the late 1930's the Redriff Estate was built over Derrick Street and in particular the building shown. This, since the 1980's has been called Walker House. See image 'Redriff Estate' http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1509041 that will explain the large open area.
©Chris Lordan
Seems a shame how this historic pub has been depicted. Opened about 1865 as the name of the title and was then at the junction with Derrick Street. Its postal address has varied from 351 Rotherhithe Street (1918) to 1 Redriff Road (1960) and then in 1970 back to its original address. Between 1920-28 it was known worldwide, via foreign seamen, as the "Fitchetts" after Mr Fitchett the licensee. For many years a lamp in the shape of a barrel bearing the name Fitchett hung outside the front. This disappeared in the late 1970's. It is believed the pub was built on the site of the 'Union Jack Beer House' 1832 - possibly 1865. As may be seen, its now the 'Aardvark'
©Chris Lordan
Free house pub on the corner of Rotherhithe Street and Elgar Street
©Richard Croft
Building on the right, Walker House of the Redriff Estate, was built over Derrick Street, previously Russell Street (Duke of Bedford connection). There were two pubs in the street, this one was first recorded in 1863 and closed 1890. The other side of the facing brick wall is the Surrey Commercial Dock Tavern (now Aardvark). See "Greyhound pub".
©Chris Lordan
First recorded in 1773 and closed about 1925. The site is now Gabriel House of the Redriff Estate.
©Chris Lordan
There are eight other blocks of varying sizes that complete the estate that is bounded by Rotherhithe Street, Elgar Street (Late York Street), Gulliver Street and Odessa Street (late Thames Street). Before the estate was built there was a Derrick Street (late Russel Street) between Elgar and Odessa Streets (about right of the image). Russel Street was named for the connection with the Duke of Bedfords family. Estate built 1931/40 as a community estate and comprised of a hall, gym, kitchen and hobby room with external facilities for football and cricket. Dignitaries from all over the UK attended the opening.
©Chris Lordan
Building on the left, Walker House of the Redriff Estate, was built over Russell Street named in connection with the Duke of Bedford. The name was later changed to Derrick Street. There were two pubs in the street, this one was first recorded in 1862 and closed in 1894. It was previously the 'Vulcan Beer House'. At the end of the building shown and across Gulliver Street is the Ship & Whale pub. See "Lifeboat pub".
©Chris Lordan
Dist:0.1km<br/>This stood from 1697 until 1747 in what is now called Gulliver Street and occupied a part of what is now the Redriff Estate. On the bend in the street can be seen the Ship & Whale pub - far right. Also in the late Bedford Street, believed between the late 1600's and early 1700's were 'The Chequers Alehouse' and the 'Trumbulls Galley'.
©Chris Lordan
Dist:0.1km<br/>At the junction with Elgar Street and first recorded in 1809. With changes to the area its address is now 375, Rotherhithe Street. The pub has changed little since 1960's/1970's other than is it now very attractive both inside and out. The alley to the right used to be Redriff Road that led to Lower Road.
©Chris Lordan
Dist:0.1km<br/>Gulliver Street, Rotherhithe LONDON SE16 7LT close to The River Thames Tideway
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Dist:0.2km<br/>It was at 339 Rotherhithe Street,Rotherhithe, London, SE16 from1787 until 1942, when, I assume, it was destroyed by enemy bombing. Todys number are 325 and 327
©Chris Lordan
Dist:0.2km<br/>The photographer was standing at a spot that was once Derrick Street. This pub was first recorded in 1805 when its address was 61,Derrick Street. I have never been in the pub but in 1970 it was said that inside was the jaw bone of a whale. This is no doubt a souvenir of the whaling industry that sprung, close by in the docks, in 1725. The five side windows are additions since the 1970's.
©Chris Lordan

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