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East Dulwich, Surrey

East Dulwich is a former hamlet that is now a suburban area in the larger metropolitan district of Dulwich, Surrey. A hamlet of 'Est Dilewissh' existed in 1340. Later maps show a small settlement around Goose Green. In 1865 St John's Church was built amidst green fields and in 1868 East Dulwich railway station opened as Champion Hill Station. The area was transformed from fields and market gardens to a Victorian suburb in the period 1865–1885. It is within the council area of Southwark.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Surrey
Lat, Long: 51.451971,-0.074736
Grid Reference: TQ 3387 7431
Council Area: Southwark CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 14253
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/East_Dulwich,_Surrey_14253

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