Have you ever wondered about the past lives of the intriguing buildings you see in our wonderful neighbourhood? This series, Building Bygones, gives the stories behind some of our best-loved structures and sites. St Mary Magdalen church boasts some medieval stonework in its bell tower. Next up, the oldest building, Number 78 Bermondsey Street dates back to the 17th century. Many others have histories almost as long, sandwiched in between Victorian industrial buildings and more modern warehouses. Many of them have been transformed since the 1990s yet again, into treasured studios, offices and apartments. Theirs is a story of many chapters. We hope you will enjoy finding out more here.

2A Morocco Street – Building Bygones 1 ⇨

Bobbies, Beadles and Watchmen of Bermondsey Street Building Bygones 2

Pubs, Pints, Porter and Pyes in Bermondsey Street Building Bygones 3

Time and Talents Building Bygones 4