Building on Gordon Road

[zephyr]

not strictly ED - its in Nunhead. There is a building th north end of Gordon Road that is now converted to flats but looks like it used to be either a Hospital or school (looks more like a hospital). It is comprised of three buidling which are link bu a covered veranda. It looks a lovely building and I was interested in its history. It is easily seen from the train line (Nunhead to Peckham Rye Stations)

[macroban]

It's the spike!

Nunhead?

[zephyr]

Nunhead/Peckham

this link opens the Live Search page where you can look at a 'birds eye' view Live Search

[macroban]

Good picture, zephyr.

Yes, it really is The Spike, which is in Peckham, although it was once renamed the Camberwell Reception Centre.

There's a brief description here.

"Camberwell Resettlement Unit" was only its name for a brief period near its end.

[zephyr]

Thanks for that - very interesting and good to see it still standing.

[chichirara]

It was the Gordon Road Workhouse.

[Rolo Tomasi]

Is that the Building next to the Old Nun's Head? If so it used to be an Antique Dealers. Now it will be comprise of 2/3 businesses on the ground floor and 11 flats on the floors above.

[zephyr]

No - down the other end of Gordon road. If you follow the Live Search link you get a birds eye view (also great for looking at Wembley Stadium and other buildings in Town). Its the building right in the middle.

I have attached a picture

[Rolo Tomasi]

Thanks Zephyr. It makes sense now(tu)