Rotherhithe

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Bobby Abel

The Guv'nor
1857 to 1936
One of England's finest ever cricketers

Café Gallery
Park Approach
Southwark Park
Rotherhithe
London
SE16

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

1806 to 1859
Great Victorian Engineer
His first project was the Thames Tunnel, the world's first underwater tunnel

Brunel Engine Museum
Railway Avenue
Rotherhithe
London
SE16 4LF

Michael Caine, Sir

1933
Film legend
Born in St Olave's hospital, Rotherhithe

St Olave’s Hospital
Lower Road
Rotherhithe
London
SE16

Richard Carr-Gomm

1922
Social Reformer
Founder of the Abbefield and Carr-Gomm Societies
Lived and worked here

36 Gomm Road
Southwark Park
Rotherhithe
London
SE16

Rotherhithe Picture Research Library and Sands Film Studios

To be unveiled
Grice’s Granary
St. Marychurch Street
Rotherhithe
London
SE16

Sailing of the Mayflower

In 1620 the Mayflower sailed from Rotherhithe on the first stage of its epic voyage to America

St Marychurch Street
Rotherhithe
London
SE16

Surrey Docks Fire

On September 7th 1940 the docks were set on fire in the first raid of the Blitz

185 Lower Road
Rotherhithe
London
SE16 2LW

Time and Talents

Established 1877, opened here 1899
Founded improve the living working conditions of women and children employed in the factories and the docks area of Bermondsey
Voted by the People

The Old Mortuary
St Marychurch Street
Rotherhithe
London
SE16

Tommy Steele OBE

Born Bermondsey 17th December 1936
Rock and Roll singer, entertainer, stage and screen actor

Rotherhithe Civic Centre / Library
In place of Bermondsey boy statue
Albion Street
Southwark
London
SE16

Contact us

Blue plaques
Tel: 020 7525 2000
vote4icons@southwark.gov.uk
Chatelaine House
186 Walworth Road
London
SE17 1JJ