Peckham, Residential district in South London, England
Peckham is a district in southeast London that sits within the borough of Southwark and includes both older housing blocks and rows of terraced homes. The area runs from Burgess Park in the north to the edge of Dulwich in the south, covering several residential zones and commercial strips.
The area developed as a working-class suburb in the 19th century, as factories and housing spread around older village cores. After the Second World War, large council housing estates were built that further changed the urban fabric.
The name derives from the River Peck, a small river that once ran through the area and now flows underground. Rye Lane has grown into a busy trading route where African, Caribbean and Asian shops sell a wealth of goods that are hard to find in other parts of the city.
Two railway stations connect the district to central London and offer regular services to Victoria and London Bridge. Several bus routes cross the main streets, making it easier to reach surrounding neighborhoods.
The cinema PeckhamPlex charges a fixed ticket price for all showings that is well below the usual London rate. The South London Gallery displays free exhibitions of contemporary art and has a courtyard garden with a cafe.
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