The Cherry Tree, East Dulwich

Before 1860 East Dulwich had two pubs. By the end of the East Dulwich housing boom in the 1880s, there were nearly 20 together with two beer houses and a similar number of beer shops and off-licenses.

Pubs were not only for drinking and socialising they were also entertainment, community and sporting centres.

Many licensees were interesting characters. as were some of their customers.

And, unlike many other parts of London, almost all the buildings are still standing, most still used as pubs - though now run by boutique pub companies rather than large breweries or pub proprietors.

The Lord Palmerston, East Dulwich

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Magdala pub, East Dulwich