Local History

Old maps of central Charlton

These three maps show how our area developed between 1867 and 1914, since when, in respect of its buildings, it has changed relatively little. You can click on the maps to see a larger image.

1867

1894

1914

The Development of Central Charlton

A talk given by Frances Ward at the CCRA Spring Social in May, 2011, tracing the history of our area. Click here to view.

Charlton in the early 20th century

A brief description by the writer Italo Svevo who lived at 67 Charlton Church Lane in the early 1900s. Click here to view.

Elliscombe Road, early 1900s

There are not many old photos of the CCRA area, but this one shows Elliscombe Road, taken from the corner by Nadine Street.