Trivia about Bellenden Road ...

Did you know ...

... that the bollards along Bellenden Road are by Antony Gormley and are entitled "Oval, Snowman, Peg and Penis" ...

... that the mosaics above The Begging Bowl restaurant and the Quaint and Belle shop are by local artist, Tom Phillips ...

... that visiting Bellenden Road is listed as number 402 in Time Out's 1000 things to do in London for under £10 ...

... and that Bellenden Road was voted in the top 10 rudest road names in London ...!

Gwen's quiz

Gwen has lived on Bellenden Road for over 70 years so knows a thing or two about the area! Here's her quiz:

Q1) What was the name of the film starring Sir Michael Caine and Bob Hoskins made in 2000? A former second-hand shop in Bellenden Road was converted into butchers for the film.

Q2) What building stood on the site of the now car park in Choumert Grove? It had its main entrance on Rye Lane. It closed in 1965.

Q3) What year was Peckham Rye train station opened?

Q4) What was the name on Peckham's main department store on Rye Lane and what year did it close?

Q5) Bellenden Road was known by another name in the early 1900's, what was it?

Q6) Part of Avondale Rise was bombed in 1941 destroying houses. New houses were built around 1953. As well as houses what other buildings were on the same site and what stands in its place today?

Q7) What was the name of the famous antique and second hand retailer situated at the end of Rye Lane?

Q8) What was the name of the fruity drink that was very popular in the first half of the 20th century? It was made from a secret formula by Sidney Stratford in a workshop in his home in Bellenden Road.

Q9) A row of beautiful cottagey dwellings in Peckham has an open day each year. Can you name where this is situated.

Q10) What is the name of the famous shop in Peckham known for its pies?