With its wide grassy verges, fingerpost signs, half-timbered, medieval-like houses, and grand villas, Dulwich retains a character unlike anywhere else in London. On this virtual tour, Richard Watkins traces the area’s evolution from a rural manor into a thriving suburb shaped by prestigious schools, artistic ambition, and nineteenth-century expansion. Along the way, discover Dulwich’s rich architectural heritage. Notable residents included Charles Dickens, Camille Pissarro, and Ernest Shackleton. The town also features England’s first purpose-built public art gallery, London’s only surviving tollgated road, and the surprising inspiration for the iconic British telephone box.

The live on Zoom lecture has concluded. Please purchase for the Zoom recording, which can be streamed through December 31, 2026.

Tickets: $30 Members; $40 Non-members

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