Theatre local comes to the bussey building in peckham londonist. The clf art cafe, bussey building music and arts in. Renaming cip house with its original moniker, the bussey building, the clf then tasked with putting the building on the map, showing just how important it was to the community and peckhams grand future. The roof of the building hosts the rooftop cinema club, with deck chairs and a big screen showing modern hits to eighties classics. The bussey building is the flagship building to the overall copeland park site, an industrial estate transformed into a creative community led by small businesses. About peckham peckhams history testimonials safety. Earlier this summer, at peckhams bussey building, the soap played live and was streamed online in fiveminute nightly episodes. We are on the rooftop of the bussey building, just two minutes walk from peckham rye station. The ordnance survey map of 1868 shows the museum building with a rifle range at the rear extending along the side of the railway embankment for 150 yards. In 1840 there were 11 bussey families living in georgia. Nearest tube underground station to bussey building. Our business is currently closed due to the ongoing covid19. Issue 31 of the peckham peculiar by the peckham peculiar.
A history of photographic apparitions at bussey building, london on sat 19 may 2018 at 6. Sep 24, 2015 the ragged trousered philanthropists is on at the clf art cafe, block a, bussey building, 3 rye lane, peckham between october 5 and 31. Located 150m from peckham rye station, its a haven for creatives and startups while also boasting a diverse community of bars, restaurants and cinemas. This issue is dedicated to charles coote, secretary of. Originally called south street and now named after peckham rye park, rye lane is a very different place now compared to the early 1700s, when peckham was just a village of around 600 people on the outskirts of london. Gentrification hasnt ruined us yet so if you want to stay in a lively neighbourhood in inner london that probably still doesnt have a hedge fund manager in sight. The bussey building, peckham 8th december help refugees. In 1939, peckham was thrust into the second world war, and in one photo we can see parents set up an evacuation mail coach service to take clothing, toys, books and gardening tools to their.
We exist to promote artists, makers, creators, and community groups. Ragged trousered philanthropists bussey building, peckham. The wonderful team at hands up and clf art cafe in the bussey building have come together to put on a night of dancing on the 8th december. The bussey building george bussey peckham vision for an integrated town centre bussey, george gibson 182989 was born at ripon in yorkshire, and spent his early career apprenticed to a saddler in richmond, yorkshire. A massive old warehouse slapbang in the middle of peckham, bussey bulding has become a cultural hub, hosting live gigs, fullon raves, theatre shows and film. It can summon up great anguish, heartbreak and suspense all in a couple of minutes. Apr 25, 2012 the vagina monologues and a memory, a monologue, a rant and a prayer run until 28 april at the bussey building, 3 rye lane, london, se15 4st. The clf art cafe, bussey building music and arts in peckham. February 27 march 1,2,5,8,9 at the clf art cafe bussey building, se15 4st tickets are only. The bussey building is probably the last really big early 20th century industrial building in peckham of which there were once quite a few. Peckham photos show history of town in new book and. The opera story returns to peckham with a new opera.
The gallery is in the open space at the back of the bussey building and the one day art market featured over 60 artists and independent publishers. Peckham industries begins conversion of oilfired burners to environmentallyfriendly natural gas. The bussey building, and the large copeland quarter site, was saved in 2009 from demolition for a tram depot following the campaign which gave. A building of that height also would ruin the uninterrupted views of central london currently available from the important view from central rye lane ie from the bussey, from 3 rye lane and from the peckham multi storey with franks cafe and peckham levels.
The bussey building is home to arts and fitness studios, a nightclub, community theatre and faith groups, and a rooftop cinema with unparalleled views over london while a multistorey retail premises with artdeco frontage is housed within the remains of the 1930s holdrons department store. Transforming into a colourful oasis for summer, bussey rooftop bar offers a unique drinking and. Georgia had the highest population of bussey families in 1840. This was about 19% of all the recorded bussey s in the usa. I was asked by william warren for his show called peckham streets to produce 20 minutes of aerial footage. Dating from the late 19th century, the bussey building was named after sporting goods manufacturer, and eminent victorian industrialist, george gibson bussey.
With yoga studios in peckham rye, streatham and covent garden, we are an independent, friendly studio for all. It falls in the middle of our choose love winter appeal, running from the 4th to the 24th december 2016. Hamlet peckham clf theatre, bussey building, peckham. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of peckham and nunhead, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people in these communities throughout the 19th and into the 20th century. It was probably used for wartime production during the first and presumably the second world wars. The south london soul train xmas special with rowdy crowd live more. Sep 07, 2017 peckham photos show history of town in new book and exhibition 7 september 2017. The most bussey families were found in the usa in 1880.
Londons first theatres, the globe, the hope and the rose were all built there in the 16th century and shakespeares plays first performed there. This handsome, reinforced concrete, industrial structure and its redbrick shell sees most of its decorative features on the side that faces peckham ryes railway tracks. The clf art cafe block a bussey building is situated on rye lane in peckham and represents one of the areas leading centres for the creative arts. City love, a new play by simon vinnicombe opened this week at clf art cafe, the bussey building, 3 rye lane, se15. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now. Sep 12, 2019 peckham is londons coolest neighbourhood.
Apr 17, 2020 the clf art cafe block a bussey building is situated on rye lane in peckham and represents one of the areas leading centres for the creative arts. Clf art cafe block a, bussey building london nightclub. This was about 19% of all the recorded busseys in the usa. Created in 2016, and with a number of successful events under our belts, peckham festival has become a community interest company and is proud to continue to be free to. Read our insiders guide to the best shops, bars, clubs, parks, restaurants and things to do in peckham. Bussey building, peckham rooftop film club outdoor cinema. The bussey building, 3 rye lane, peckham, se15 4st. The bussey family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. This is a great venue, perfect for all types of music and art events, however, they. This issue is dedicated to charles coote, secretary of the peckham liberal club for 21. May 02, 2017 i was asked by william warren for his show called peckham streets to produce 20 minutes of aerial footage. The peckham society and southwark councils local history library and archive presents peckham streets. Perched atop the iconic bussey building, bussey rooftop bar literally stands above the rest as the highest drinking hot spot in peckham, offering delicious cocktails, seasonal bites and unrivalled 360 degree views of londons dazzling skyline.
In 1851 he moved to london, where he became fascinated with the shop windows in the city, and. For years south londoners have been touting peckham as londons bestkept secret, and each week, it seems like more people are moving here, with the promise of rooftop bars, destination. This part of london is currently popular with young professionals and artists due to its proximity to the centre of town and low property prices. Copeland park and bussey building serve the cultural heart of peckham. The south london club card will take you on a tour of south london youve never seen before, showcasing our amazing local independent businesses that are the heart beat of our communities. A brief history of rye lane peckham south london club. Music, art, film, theatre, workshops and dance events all take place within the venue. Yogarise offers the best yoga and pilates classes, workshops, retreats and yoga teacher trainings in london. Issue 32 of the peckham peculiar by the peckham peculiar issuu. Southwark southwark is the historical home of the capitals arts and entertainments industry. The bussey building is a huge 19th century factory building which has been used for creative endeavours since the late 1990s when the top floors started to be used for art studios. By andrea parma bussey building is one of the few venues hosting club nights in peckham, other than peckham palais and canavans pool club aka jfks.
Theatre local comes to the bussey building in peckham. Hamlet peckham clf theatre, bussey building, peckham the. A former cricket bat factory, the bussey building now stands at the centre of a burgeoning cultural hub on rye lane, saved from demolition by community group peckham vision. Also known as clf art cafe, this warehouse space next to peckham rye rail station is a hub for south londoners, hangout for creatives, musicians and students bringing together a buzzing and laid back atmosphere. We wandered out of brixton today to take a look around neighbouring peckham, and enjoyed a visit to the diy art market at the copeland gallery next to the wonderful bussey building. Peckham londons bussey building has been described as londons answer to manchesters hacienda. Al doyle of hot chip and lcd soundsystem bradley zero dj set myles mears dj set all ticket proceeds will go to help refugees.
Block a, bussey building, 3 rye lane, london se15 4st. Camberwell and peckham, where only fools and horse was set. Peckham vision and a history of copeland park copeland. Issue 32 of the peckham peculiar by the peckham peculiar. Rye wax is a new space in peckham devoted to music, literature and people. The vagina monologues and a memory, a monologue, a rant and a prayer run until 28 april at the bussey building, 3 rye lane, london, se15 4st. After 3 years of highly successful events, exhibitions, discussions, and meetings. This venue has wheelchair access to the rooftop, however please contact our team beforehand to make any special arrangements and well be happy to help. Peckham photos show history of town in new book and exhibition 7 september 2017. Mark cotgrove is an english percussionist, bandleader, dj, music critic, journalist and music promoter featured in the whos who of latin american music, snowboy has released 16 albums and 20 singles in a career that spans over 30 years on labels such as acid jazz, polydor, ubiquity, freestyle, ace and many more, and has taken him and his authentic afrocuban sound to. Issue 31 of the peckham peculiar by the peckham peculiar issuu.