Peckham Rye Collection

Lewisham SE15 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lewisham SE15 3

Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December (engraving)
1596335 Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye)

Extension of Peckham Rye (engraving)
1596845 Extension of Peckham Rye (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extension of Peckham Rye)

Illustrations of the Peckham Rye Common Extension Scheme (engraving)
1596848 Illustrations of the Peckham Rye Common Extension Scheme (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Range of the 1st Surrey Rifles, Peckham Rye, firing for the Prizes at the 550 Yards (engraving)
1619897 The New Range of the 1st Surrey Rifles, Peckham Rye, firing for the Prizes at the 550 Yards (engraving) by English School

Lewisham SE15 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lewisham SE15 5

Barn and farmhouse at Homestall Farm, Peckham Rye, London, 1908. Back of the farmhouse and end of the barn viewed from the south

Source Size = 3947 x 1846
The New Range of the 1st Surrey Rifles, Peckham Rye: Firing for the Prizes at the 550 Yards

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Discover the historic charm of Peckham Rye, a vibrant area in Lewisham, London (SE15 3). Once a scenic common extension with gas-workers gathering on peaceful Sunday afternoons, it has since evolved. In the late 1800s, it was the site of significant developments, such as the extension of the railway and the formation of the 1st Surrey Rifles, who practiced their shooting skills at the 550-yard range. Explore the rich history further with engravings from the past, including the Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December, and the Illustrations of the Peckham Rye Common Extension Scheme. Fast forward to 1908, and you'll find a barn and farmhouse at Homestall Farm, a tranquil reminder of the area's rural past. Join us on a journey through time as we uncover the stories and secrets of Peckham Rye, a hidden gem in South London.