The History of Tulse Hill
Tulse Hill, known historically as South Dulwich, is part of Lambeth in London. It has a history dating back to at least the 1350s, and possibly before. The South Dulwich area was originally farmland owned by the Bodley, Upgrove, and Scarlettes estates. The Tulse family acquired the land in the 1650s, and the area became named after them, although in recent years some locals have started using the name ‘South Dulwich’ again because of the Tulse family’s connection to slavery.
Things to do in Tulse Hill today.
Tulse Hill has a number of parks and open spaces along with a rapidly developing food and socialising scene.
There is Brockwell Park, home to the historic Brockwell Hall and a popular open-air swimming pool. In the summer, the Lambeth Country Show is held here. In the West Norwood part of Tulse Hill, there is the West Norwood Cemetery, one of London’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries, with a rich history and architecture to explore. Many famous graves can be seen here including Isabella Beeton (of cookbook fame), Paul Reuter (a pioneer in news reporting and the founder of the Reuters news agency), Henry Doulton (an entrepreneur famous for creating Royal Doulton pottery) and Sir Henry Tate, founder of the Tate & Lyle sugar along with the Tate Gallery.
For food and drink, you can explore West Norwood Feast, a monthly community market showcasing local products and crafts. There is the Tulse Hill Hotel, an historical pub offering a selection of craft beers and meals, The Railway, which has a large beer garden and is known for an eclectic mix of live music and events or the Queen of the South, a local pub with a wide range of cocktails.
