Camberwell Genealogical Records

Camberwell Birth & Baptism Records

England & Wales Birth Index (1837-2006)

An index to births registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of birth certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Nunhead St Silas, Camberwell Baptism Records (1896-1906)

Name index attached to original images of the baptism registers of Nunhead St Silas, Camberwell. Records document parents' names, date of baptism and/or birth, residence, occupations and more.

West Dulwich All Saints, Camberwell Baptism Records (1892-1906)

Baptism registers record the baptism of those born in and around West Dulwich All Saints, Camberwell and were subsequently baptised in an Anglican place of worship. They are the primary source of birth details before 1837, though are useful to the present. Records can include name of child, parents' names, residence, occupations and more.

Corpus Christi Mission Church, Camberwell Baptisms (1891-1906)

Records of baptism for people born in and around Camberwell between 1891 and 1906. Details include child's name, parents' names and date of birth and/or baptism. Records may also include parent's occupations, residence, place of origin and more.

St Bartholomew, Camberwell Baptism Records (1889-1906)

Baptism records from people born in and around Camberwell between 1889 and 1906. Lists the name of people's parent's and other details.

Camberwell Marriage & Divorce Records

England & Wales Marriage Index (1837-2008)

An index to marriages registered throughout England & Wales. This is the only national marriage index that allows you to search by both spouse's names. Provides a reference to order copies of marriage certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Nunhead St Silas, Camberwell Marriage Records (1905-1921)

Marriage registers record Anglican marriages in Nunhead St Silas, Camberwell. They are the primary marriage document before 1837 and contain the same details as marriage certificates from then on. They typically record residence and marital status, though may contain ages and father's names.

West Dulwich All Saints, Camberwell Marriage Records (1899-1921)

Marriage records from people who married at West Dulwich All Saints, Camberwell between 1899 and 1921. Lists an individual's abode, marital status, father's name, age and signature

Dulwich St Barnabas, Camberwell Marriage Records (1894-1921)

Marriage registers record Anglican marriages in Dulwich St Barnabas, Camberwell. They are the primary marriage document before 1837 and contain the same details as marriage certificates from then on.

St Bartholomew, Camberwell Marriage Records (1889-1921)

Name index linked to original images of the marriage registers of St Bartholomew, Camberwell. Records document marriages from 1889 to 1921.

Camberwell Death & Burial Records

England & Wales Death Index (1837-2006)

An index to deaths registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of death certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

St Bartholomew, Camberwell Burial Records (1887-1940)

Name index linked to original images of the burial registers of St Bartholomew, Camberwell. Records document an individual's date of death and/or burial, age residence and more.

St George, Camberwell Burial Records (1826-1947)

Burial registers record burials that occurred at St George, Camberwell. They are the primary source documenting deaths before 1837, though are useful to the present. Details given may include the deceased's name, residence, age, names of relations, cause of death and more.

Camberwell Burial Records (1819-1929)

Burial registers are the primary source for death documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date someone was buried, their age & residence. Details given may include the deceased's name, residence, age, names of relations, cause of death and more.

St Giles, Camberwell Burial Records (1813-1856)

Burial records for people buried at St Giles, Camberwell between 1813 and 1856. Lists the deceased's name, residence and age.

Camberwell Census & Population Lists

1939 Register (1939)

An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.

England, Wales, IoM & Channel Islands 1911 Census (1911)

The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

London Electoral Registers (1832-1965)

Lists of those registered to vote in London, including their residence and sometimes other supplementary details. Useful for tracing families in between censuses and can be used as a post-1911 census substitute, as listings are ordered by residence. A name index connected to original images.

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Surrey Hearth Tax (1664)

A transcription of records naming those who had taxes levied against them for the privilege of owning a hearth.

Newspapers Covering Camberwell

South London Press (1867)

A local paper including news from the London area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

London Evening Standard (1860-1870)

A record of births, marriages, deaths, legal, political, organisation and other news from the London area. Original pages of the newspaper can be viewed and located by a full text search.

South London Chronicle (1859-1870)

A popular newspaper, which gives most of its coverage to the boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth.

Shoreditch Observer (1857-1867)

A local paper including news from the Shoreditch area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

London Standard (1827-1900)

Original images of a local newspaper, searchable via a full text index. Includes news from the London area, business notices, obituaries, family announcements and more.

Camberwell Wills & Probate Records

England & Wales National Probate Calendar (1858-1966)

Searchable index and original images of over 12.5 million probates and administrations granted by civil registries. Entries usually include the testator's name, date of death, date of probate and registry. Names of relations may be given.

Archdeaconry Court of Surrey Wills & Probate (1660-1858)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Archdeaconry Court of Surrey. These records can help trace families back to the 17th century.

Surrey+ Will Transcripts (1540-1858)

Transcripts of wills, predominately from Surrey, but also other counties in the south east. Names of 10,000s of people occurring in these wills have been indexed.

Bishop's Commissary of Winchester Wills & Probate (1507-1858)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Commissary Court of Bishop of Winchester. These records can help trace families back to the late 15th century.

Surrey & South London Will Abstracts (1470-1856)

Summaries of names mentioned in around 29,000 wills, including relatives and witnesses.

Camberwell Immigration & Travel Records

Passenger Lists Leaving UK (1890-1960)

A name index connected to original images of passenger lists recording people travelling from Britain to destinations outside Europe. Records may detail a passenger's age or date of birth, residence, occupation, destination and more.

UK Incoming Passenger Lists (1878-1960)

A full index of passenger lists for vessels arriving in the UK linked to original images. Does not include lists from vessels sailing from European ports. Early entries can be brief, but later entries may include dates of births, occupations, home addresses and more. Useful for documenting immigration.

Victoria Assisted & Unassisted Passenger Lists (1839-1923)

An index to and images of documents recording over 1.65 million passengers who arrived in Victoria, Australia, including passengers whose voyage was paid for by others.

Alien Arrivals in England (1810-1869)

Details on over 600,000 non-British citizens arriving in England. Often includes age and professions. Useful for discerning the origin of immigrants.

17th Century British Emigrants to the U.S. (1600-1700)

Details on thousands of 17th century British immigrants to the U.S., detailing their origins and nature of their immigration.

Camberwell Military Records

Surrey Recruitment Registers (1908-1933)

Transcriptions of 85,000 attestation documents for men who signed up for military service in Surrey. Records contain details on a conscripts age, place of birth, occupation, physical description and more.

Surrey WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War One monuments in Surrey, with some service details.

Surrey WWII Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War Two monuments in Surrey, with some service details.

Prisoners of War of British Army (1939-1945)

A searchable list of over 100,000 British Army POWs. Records contains details on the captured, their military career and where they were held prisoner.

British Prisoners of World War II (1939-1945)

Details on around 165,000 men serving in the British Army, Navy and Air Force who were held as prisoners during WWII.

London Workhouse Admissions & Discharges (1738-1930)

Digital images of over 3 and a quarter million records relating to the administration of the needy poor in London. The records can be searched by a name index.

London Poor Law & Board of Guardian Records (1430-1930)

Original images of a vast array of documents detailing the administration of the dependant poor in London. Including: school registers, rate books, removals, settlements, apprenticeships, criminal records, legal records and more.

London Consistory Court Depositions (1586-1611)

An index to over 1,800 cases brought before the court. For witnesses, age and residence is usually given. The cases cover such matters as defamation, marriage and tithes.

Surrey Electoral Registers (1832-1945)

An index to and images of registers that list the name, address and voting qualification of those registered to vote. Contains around 14.5 million entries.

Surrey Calendar of Prisoners (1848-1902)

An index to and images of calendars of prisoners presented before Quarter Sessions and Assize. They may list name, age, occupation, name of accuser, crime accused, trial date, warrant date verdict, sentence and more.

Camberwell Taxation Records

City of London Coal Duties (1666-1889)

A history of coal duties paid on coal coming into the City of London and environs. Contains an investigation into posts marking where duty was due.

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Surrey Hearth Tax (1664)

A transcription of records naming those who had taxes levied against them for the privilege of owning a hearth.

Income Tax Payments (1799-1802)

The details of income taxes paid by several thousand individuals and institutions in Surrey and Middlesex.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Camberwell Land & Property Records

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Jury-Qualified Freeholders & Copyholders in Surrey (1696-1824)

Lists containing over 200,000 names of men who were eligible to serve as jurors based on land possession. Digital images of the records may provide details on residence and occupation; names can be searched by an index.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

UK Poll Books and Electoral Rolls (1538-1893)

Poll books record the names of voters and the direction of their vote. Until 1872 only landholders could vote, so not everyone will be listed. Useful for discerning an ancestor's political leanings and landholdings. The collection is supplemented with other records relating to the vote.

Camberwell Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1918)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1913)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1911)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1891)

An exhaustive gazetteer, containing details of settlement's history, governance, churches, postal services, public institutions and more. Also contains lists of residents with their occupation and address.

Post Office Directory of Surrey (1878)

Place-by-place listings of private and commercial residents, supplemented with descriptions of the settlement.

Camberwell Cemeteries

Nunhead Cemetery, Linden Grove Burials (1840-1869)

A name index and images of the register of Nunhead Cemetery.

Surrey Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Surrey's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Mausolea and Monuments (1500-Present)

Profiles of several hundred mausolea found in the British Isles.

Camberwell Obituaries

iAnnounce Obituaries (2006-Present)

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

United Kingdom and Ireland Obituary Collection (1882-Present)

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

Quakers Annual Monitor (1847-1848)

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

Musgrave's Obituaries (1421-1800)

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

British Medical Journal (1849-Present)

A text index and digital images of all editions of a journal containing medical articles and obituaries of medical practitioners.

Camberwell Histories & Books

Old and New London (1878)

Detailed descriptions of Metropolitan London.

The Environs of London (1189-1796)

Detailed histories of parishes in the London area.

Survey of London (1066-Present)

Extremely detailed histories of parishes in and surrounding The City of London.

Survey of London Monograph (1066-Present)

Extremely detailed histories of parishes in and surrounding The City of London.

Surrey Archaeological Collections (1858-2011)

A journal containing several thousand articles on all manner of structures and antiquities in the county.

Camberwell School & Education Records

London School Admissions & Discharges Registers (1840-1911)

Records or admission and discharge for over 1 million pupils attending over 800 state schools in London. Records are indexed by name linked to original images of the registers; and may contain details on the pupil's parents, date of birth, residence, parent's occupations and scholastic history.

St Saviour's Grammar School Admissions (1690-1895)

Details of 3,600 students of a grammar school in Southwark, Surrey; now part of London. Entries include name, year of birth, birth order, date of admission, parents' names, address and a reference to original records.

National School Admission & Log Books (1870-1914)

A name index connected to digital images of registers recording millions of children educated in schools operated by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. Records contain a variety of information including genealogical details, education history, illnesses, exam result, fathers occupation and more.

Teacher's Registration Council Registers (1870-1948)

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

Oxford University Alumni (1500-1886)

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Camberwell Occupation & Business Records

London Photographers (1841-1901)

Biographical stubs of 19th Century photographers and allied tradesmen in London.

London Taxi History (1634-1970)

A history of private road transportation in London, from the horse drawn carriage to the motorcar.

Surrey Licensed Victuallers (1785-1903)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registers recording public houses that were licenced to operate.

Surrey & London Livery Company Oath Rolls (1695-1696)

A list containing the names of almost 33,000 tradesmen who swore an oath to King William, of Orange.

South England Mines Index (1896)

Profiles of coal and metal mines in the south of England.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Camberwell

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Pedigrees of Surrey Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Surrey's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Camberwell Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Pedigrees of Surrey Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Surrey's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

The Visitation of Surrey: 1662-68 (1000-1668)

Pedigrees compiled from a mid 17th century heraldic visitation of Surrey. This work records the lineage, descendants and marriages of families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

Surrey Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Surrey's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

Camberwell Church Records

Camberwell Parish Registers (1557-1812)

Documentation for those baptised, married and buried at Camberwell. Parish registers can assist tracing a family back numerous generations.

London Consistory Court Depositions (1586-1611)

An index to over 1,800 cases brought before the court. For witnesses, age and residence is usually given. The cases cover such matters as defamation, marriage and tithes.

Jewish Synagogue Seatholders in London (1925)

The names and addresses of Jewish men and women who held seats at eighteen synagogues in the London area.

Surrey Parish Register Index with Images (1538-1812)

An index connected to original images of over 100 early Surrey parish registers. Also includes over 100 registers from Middlesex, Essex and Kent.

Surrey Parish Registers (1533-1812)

The parish registers of Surrey are the primary source for birth, marriage and death details before civil registration (1837). A full index to names with original images of the registers are available between 1533 and 1812. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1533.

Biographical Directories Covering Camberwell

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1885)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

The Concise Dictionary of National Biography (1654-1930)

A directory containing lengthy biographies of noted British figures. The work took over two decades to compile. Biographies can be searched by name and are linked to images of the original publication.

Camberwell Maps

Maps of London & The Vicinity (1940)

Detailed maps of London and 125 other places in the vicinity.

Bethnal Green in Maps (1769-2008)

A series of maps showing the evolution of Bethnal Green from a rural village to metropolitan suburb.

Geological Map of London & Suburbs (1878)

A detailed map of the London area, showing buildings, streets, natural features and geological deposits.

Rocque's Map of London (1746)

A detailed map of London, showing streets and important buildings and features.

London and its Environs (1905)

A street map of London, with an index to streets.

Camberwell Reference Works

Metropolitan Police Service Family History (1829-Present)

Outline details of records that will assist family historians tracing an ancestor who was a member of the Metropolitan Police Service in London.

England Research Guide (1538-Present)

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

Parish Register Abstract (1538-1812)

Compiled in 1831, this book details the coverage and condition of parish registers in England & Wales.

Building History Research Guide (1066-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

Surname Origins (1790-1911)

A service that provides advanced and custom surname maps for the British Isles and the US.

Historical Description

Camberwell is situated about three miles from Blackfriars’-bridge. It is a very populous village, inhabited by many respectable families. The church is situated near the road leading to Peckham and Greenwich. It consists of a nave, chancel, and two aisles, and is built of flints and rough stone. At the west end is a small embattled tower, composed of the same materials. The east window of the north aisle contains several portraits painted on glass. Aubrey describes them as a man kneeling at a fald-stool, and his ten sons behind him; and a woman kneeling in like manner with her ten daughters. The window has been much mutilated; the heads, however, of all the men and nine of the women still remain. It appears they were intended to represent the Muschamp family. In the same window are two imperfect figures of female saints. At the top of this window are angels holding shields with the arms of the Muschamps.

Against the north wall there is a small monument, with the effigies of a woman kneeling, with the following inscription:

"Lo! Muschams’ stock a fruitful braunche did bringe,

Adornde with vertues fit for ladies brighte;

Sir Thomas Hunt, on May day’s pleasant spring, Possest the Flowr, that was his soules delight: His lovely Jane had two sones by Tho: Grimes, Esq. and daughters three,

With wealth and vertues meet for their degree. When twice seven years, six monthes, ten dayes, were spent

In wedlock bands, and loyall love’s delight, November twelfth daye, then she was content This worlde to leave, and give to God his right: Her sixty three years full, complete, and ended, Her soule to God, to earth her corps commended.

1604."

In the south wall of the chancel, which was part of the ancient structure, are two stone stalls and a niche for holy water of elegant gothic architecture. Against the same wall is a monument, inlaid with brass plates, representing the figures of a man kneeling, his wife in the same posture, and ten children, to the memory of Richard Skynner, who, as the inscription informs us, died in 1467, and his wife Allies, who died in 1499.

Camberwell Grove is a pleasant embowered walk along an ascent of more than half a mile, and here was Grove Hill, the seat of the late Dr. Lettsom.

In the parish of Camberwell, is the hamlet of Dulwich. The situation is pleasant, and very retired, no public road passing through it, except to the neighbouring hamlet of Sydenham. In the year 1739 a mineral water was discovered here in digging a well at the Green Man, of a cathartic quality, much resembling the water of Sydenham Wells, on the Kentish side of the hill.

Dulwich is noted for its college, founded by Edward Alleyn, the actor, of whom Mr. Lysons gives the following interesting account: "Edward Alleyn was the son of Edward Alleyn, of Wellyn, in the county of Bucks; his mother was daughter of John Tounley, Esq. of Lancashire.

He was born in 1566, in Allhallows, Lombard Street; where, in Fuller’s time, was the sign of the Pie-man, Devonshire House. Fuller says he was bred a stage player: he certainly went upon the stage at an early age, and soon acquired great celebrity in his profession. Baker, speaking of him and Burbage, says, "they were two such actors as no age must ever look to see the like." Heywood calls him "Proteus for shapes, and Roscius for a tongue." Fuller says he was the Roscius of the age, especially in a majestic part. He is spoken of also in terms of the highest commendation, as an actor, by Ben Jonson and others of his contemporaries.

"Alleyn was sole proprietor of the Fortune playhouse in Whitecross Street, which he built at his own expense, and which, no doubt, as he was a favourite actor, was the source of considerable emolument. He also possessed a paternal estate, and improved his fortune by marriage. Having acquired a considerable property, he determined to bestow it upon a charitable foundation. Having, after some difficulty, at length obtained the royal assent, Alleyn fixed upon Dulwich as the spot on which he founded his college, having purchased an estate there as early as 1606. Here he retired after he left the stage; and having formed his plan, he superintended the erecting of the college, lived to see it finished, and spent the remainder of his days at Dulwich, visiting, and being visited by some of the most respectable persons in the kingdom."—He died in November, 1626, and was buried in the college chapel on the 27th: upon his tomb is the following inscription—

Sacred

to the memory of

Edward Alleyne, Esq.

The worthy founder of this college,

who departed this life Nov. 26th,

A. D. 1626, aetat. 63,

as likewise of

Joan, his dear and beloved wife,

who finished this mortal race

June 28th, 1623.

We have no certain account when the building of Dulwich College was begun; the editors of the Biographia say, that the work was in great forwardness in 1614, and they presume that 8000l. or 10, 000l. were expended before the year 1617. The chapel was finished in 1616, and was dedicated on the first of September in that year. The deed of foundation is dated April 13th, and the letters-patent bear date June 21, 1619. The building being finished and the members of the college appointed, the thirteenth of the September following was fixed on for the solemnity of the foundation; of which the following account is extracted from the diary of the founder.

"September 13th, 1619, this day was the foundation of the college finished, and there were present the Lord Chancellor; the Lord of Arundel; the Lord Coronell Cecil; Sir John Howland, high shreeve; Sir Edward Bowyer; Sir Thomas Grymes; Sir John Bodley; Sir John Tunstall; Inigo Jones, the king’s surveyor; John Finch, councellor; Richard Tallboys; Richard Jones; John Anthony. They first heard a sermon, and after the instrument of creation was by me read, and after an anthem they went to dinner, which was as followeth:

"Two messe of meat; capons in whight broth; boyled pigions; boyled venson; feret boyled meat; coald roast; green salad; a chine of beef, rost; shoulder of mutton with oysters; baked venson; rost neatts tongues; a florentine; rost capons; roast duck; rost elles; Westfayla bacon; custards. So the other messe second course jellies; rost god-wits; artichoke pye; rost partridge; wet leche; rost quayles; codling tart; houes pigions; amberleche; rost rabbit; dry neat tongues; pickle oysters;

anchovies; so the other messe."

The whole expence of this entertainment amounted to 20l. 9s. 2d.

The college was founded for a master, warden, four fellows, six poor brethren, and six sisters, twelve scholars, six assistants, and thirty-one members. The endowment consisted of the manor of Dulwich, and lands and tenements there; some lands in Lambeth parish; some messuages in the parish of St. Botolph, Bishopsgate; and the Fortune Theatre. The revenues amounted to 800l. per annum.

The statutes direct that the master and warden shall be of the blood and surname of Aleyne: and for want of such, of his surname only; they must be twenty-one years of age and unmarried. Upon the death of the master, the warden succeeds, and a new warden, duly qualified according to the statutes, must be chosen by lot. The salary of the master is 40l. per annum, with an allowance for diet, and two hundred faggots; the warden’s salary is 30l. with the like allowance.

The fellows are chosen by lot; the statutes direct that the two seniors shall be masters of arts and officiate as preachers; the two juniors, graduates and in holy orders, to be schoolmaster and usher; they must all be unmarried.

The two seniors are allowed twelve pounds per annum, their diet, and 150 faggots. The poor brethren and sisters must be sixty years of age at their admission, and unmarried. They are to be chosen as vacancies happen in the college, from the thirty out members, who are to be of the parishes of St. Saviour, Southwark; St. Botolph, Bishopsgate; and St. Giles, Cripplegate; ten out of each parish; and are to be lodged in almshouses, which are built or ordered by his will to be erected for their reception.

The twelve poor scholars are to be six or eight years of age at their admission, and to be educated, till they are eighteen; to be taught writing, reading, grammar, music, and good manners; when their school education is completed, they are either to be apprenticed at the charge of this college to some trade or usual occupation, according to their capacity, or to be preferred to the University, where there are never to be more or less than four.

Dulwich College consists of a front and two wings, which form three sides of a quadrangle; the west end of the front building contains the hall, kitchen, and offices on the ground floor; above stairs are the apartments of the master and warden; the east end is occupied by the chapel, a plain unornamented structure; in which is a font, inscribed with a Greek anagram.

In the west wing of the college, which was repaired in 1667, the apartments of the poor sisters occupy the ground floor; over which is the picture gallery, seventy-seven feet long and fifteen feet six inches wide; the ceiling is richly ornamented with stucco. The most remarkable of the portraits contained in this gallery, are those of Michael Drayton, the poet, in a black dress, his own hair short, and a plain band; Sir Martin Frobisher, a brave officer and a distinguished navigator, who discovered the north passage to China; the first Lord Lovelace; Richard Lovelace the poet, called in the catalogue, "Colonel Lovelace, in black armour;" Greenhill, the painter, by himself; Burbage, the actor, &c.

At the south end of the Picture Gallery is the Audit Room, where is a good picture of the founder, a full length, in a black gown. Adjoining the Audit Room, is a small library, in which are the books bequeathed to the college by Mr. Cartwright, among which are some scarce editions of books in various departments of literature.

The east wing of the college has been entirely rebuilt; it was finished in 1740, and cost the college above 3, 600l. In the centre of this wing, on the first floor, is the school room, and in each side the fellows’ chambers, which are spacious and pleasant; beneath are the apartments of the poor brethren. Behind the college there is an extensive garden.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

Most Common Surnames in Camberwell

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Brixton Hundred
1Smith2,7371:6813.31%1
2Brown1,1981:15613.62%2
3Taylor1,0091:18513.00%4
4Jones9891:18911.55%3
5Clark8831:21116.36%7
6White8531:21912.89%5
7Williams8291:22514.54%6
8Davis7101:26314.42%10
9Baker6771:27613.02%9
10Wood6711:27814.08%11
11Johnson6591:28314.11%16
12Wright6371:29313.50%13
13Edwards6191:30213.44%17
14Cooper6111:30613.02%14
15Harris6061:30812.92%14
16Green6041:30913.35%18
17King5961:31311.45%8
18Thompson5471:34116.59%29
19Wilson5311:35214.32%22
20Martin5301:35211.13%12
21Turner5291:35311.81%19
22Collins5261:35514.32%23
23Hill5111:36513.34%21
24Hall4981:37512.18%20
25Walker4911:38015.65%34
26Ward4731:39514.43%30
27Roberts4581:40815.32%38
28Cook4521:41313.36%27
29Thomas4491:41615.62%40
29Lewis4491:41617.03%49
31Moore4381:42612.51%24
32Carter4361:42813.38%32
32Webb4361:42814.57%37
34Cox4191:44613.52%36
35Young4171:44812.97%33
36Allen4091:45713.18%35
37Stevens3961:47212.12%31
38Adams3761:49714.46%52
39Robinson3701:50510.98%28
40Evans3671:50910.73%26
41Mills3651:51214.13%53
42Hunt3541:52713.21%46
43Clarke3531:52913.28%47
44Knight3471:53810.11%25
45Parker3461:54013.20%50
45Chapman3461:54012.26%42
47Barnes3441:54314.83%62
48Bennett3391:55111.69%39
49Saunders3341:55913.56%56
50Andrews3311:56416.19%73
51Mitchell3291:56811.61%41
52West3251:57513.08%55
53Ellis3241:57612.95%54
54Watson3231:57814.96%68
55Payne3221:58014.60%65
56Davies3211:58215.11%69
57Jackson3201:58311.52%45
58James3171:58914.50%67
58Fisher3171:58916.48%80
60Simpson3131:59721.37%110
60Cole3131:59714.31%66
62Richardson3121:59814.73%72
63Rogers3071:60812.79%58
63Watts3071:60818.09%94
65Phillips3051:61211.67%51
66Scott3011:62011.34%48
67Harrison2961:63114.60%76
68Morris2951:63312.30%59
68Palmer2951:63312.63%60
70Russell2941:63512.65%61
71Powell2911:64214.25%74
72Morgan2831:66014.55%79
73Marshall2811:66412.24%63
74Miller2741:6819.86%44
74Bailey2741:68111.16%57
74May2741:68114.69%85
77Howard2711:68912.79%70
78Day2701:69212.74%70
78Harding2701:69214.04%81
80Butler2671:69915.07%90
81Wells2651:70511.65%64
82Hughes2641:70714.67%89
82Pearce2641:70712.95%75
84Lee2621:7139.36%43
84Parsons2621:71313.70%82
86Page2611:71512.88%77
87Freeman2481:75316.71%107
88Newman2401:77812.31%78
89Hammond2351:79516.53%115
90Foster2331:80113.18%91
91Wheeler2301:81212.45%87
92Mason2271:82311.91%83
93Arnold2221:84116.86%125
94Hart2171:86011.62%84
94Hudson2171:86018.61%147
96Lawrence2161:86411.64%86
97Ford2131:87712.55%94
98Barker2091:89314.32%111
99Brooks2071:90214.04%108
100Gray2061:90611.67%92
101Bishop2041:91514.20%113
102Anderson2031:92014.23%114
103George1981:94319.72%182
104Holmes1961:95314.73%123
105Reynolds1931:96713.87%118
106Shaw1921:97215.83%140
106Holland1921:97214.96%129
106Skinner1921:97212.87%106
109Jenkins1911:97816.64%149
110Bell1901:98314.57%126
110Harvey1901:98311.77%100
112Bird1881:99314.49%128
113Richards1871:99812.43%105
113Fuller1871:99811.35%97
115Fletcher1861:1,00416.80%158
116Barrett1841:1,01513.29%119
117Field1831:1,02011.33%99
118Dawson1801:1,03717.96%183
118Rose1801:1,03711.24%101
118Lane1801:1,03711.67%103
121Lloyd1791:1,04314.21%133
122Price1761:1,0619.74%88
123Jarvis1751:1,06721.96%242
124Kemp1741:1,07316.46%169
125Fox1731:1,07915.08%150
126Austin1701:1,09813.72%136
127Warren1691:1,10511.50%109
127Barber1691:1,10517.48%191
127Tucker1691:1,10515.18%156
130Newton1681:1,11118.16%203
131Burton1671:1,11815.42%164
132French1661:1,12515.31%162
133Porter1651:1,13216.27%180
133Sullivan1651:1,13210.10%98
135Long1631:1,14513.61%144
136Matthews1621:1,15310.51%104
137Norris1611:1,16015.54%175
137Simmons1611:1,16012.22%124
137Carpenter1611:1,16013.23%138
140Read1601:1,16712.78%134
140Rowe1601:1,16720.65%254
142Berry1571:1,18913.40%145
142Reed1571:1,18911.79%122
142Blake1571:1,18912.08%127
145Nash1561:1,1978.98%93
145Chandler1561:1,1979.79%102
147Hayward1551:1,20517.96%215
147Bull1551:1,20516.38%196
149Frost1541:1,21212.15%131
150Wilkinson1531:1,22012.61%140
150Spencer1531:1,22013.76%157
150Fry1531:1,22014.74%174
153Hopkins1521:1,22814.25%166
153Griffin1521:1,22818.91%240
155Henderson1511:1,23725.04%340
155Ball1511:1,23711.93%132
155Murphy1511:1,23712.91%146
155Shepherd1511:1,23713.42%153
155Marsh1511:1,23715.68%193
155Reeves1511:1,23714.67%176
161Grant1501:1,24514.33%172
162Pearson1491:1,25315.14%188
162Miles1491:1,25310.69%117
164Hawkins1481:1,26210.21%112
164Baxter1481:1,26223.16%314
164Fowler1481:1,26216.14%204
167Campbell1471:1,27018.75%248
167Ross1471:1,27021.40%283
169Dean1451:1,28813.15%159
169Barton1451:1,28817.10%219
169Haynes1451:1,28817.64%227
172Goodwin1441:1,29718.18%243
172Norman1441:1,29715.50%200
172Lucas1441:1,29711.67%137
175Bradley1431:1,30619.22%262
175Harper1431:1,30621.25%290
175Howell1431:1,30617.74%237
178Bartlett1411:1,32411.64%142
178Kent1411:1,32413.85%178
178Randall1411:1,32414.48%189
181Wilkins1391:1,34313.57%177
182Owen1381:1,35315.56%210
183Kelly1371:1,36316.43%225
183Watkins1371:1,36315.99%218
183Glover1371:1,36320.63%295
186Gregory1351:1,38313.65%186
186Curtis1351:1,38311.79%151
186Lambert1351:1,38312.77%169
186Sheppard1351:1,38315.48%213
186Farmer1351:1,38321.26%319
191Bond1341:1,39313.94%194
192Cross1331:1,40414.24%199
192Gardner1331:1,40412.62%171
192Mann1331:1,40414.07%197
195Sharp1311:1,42513.58%192
195Willis1311:1,42512.32%168
197Hamilton1281:1,45918.96%288
197Perkins1281:1,45915.76%232
199Graham1271:1,47020.13%323
199Pope1271:1,47018.46%282