Description
History
Hatcham traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, remained a rural area until the 17th century when it was acquired by the Haberdashers as an investment. Market gardens, including the Golden Cross pub, thrived, inspiring the name New Cross. New Cross Gate originated from a toll gate in 1718. In the 19th century, New Cross became a maze of roads and railways, with the railway introduced in 1839. The Royal Naval School, now Goldsmiths, was established in 1843, and Millwall Football Club followed in 1885. Tragedies include a V2 bomb in 1944 and the New Cross Fire in 1981, claiming thirteen lives.
Leisure & Amenities
Things to do in New Cross:
- Telegraph Hill park – a stroll up to Telegraph Hill will show you a stunning view out over London
- Amersham Arms – hosts a series of stand-up comedy nights
- Albany Theatre – South East London’s leading multi-purpose arts centre
- The Venue nightclub
- Curzon Cinema
Telegraph Hill Park: New Cross
The Best Restaurants in New Cross:
- Amersham Arms – Live music venue
- Alaowerri Restaurant
- Smokey Jerkey – Caribbean Restaurant
- Wakey Wakey - A vibrant café in the heart of New Cross
- The Rose Pub and Kitchen
- Royal Albert Pub
- The Fat Walrus Bar & Pub
Transport
- New Cross station is on the London Overground with trains to London Bridge and London Victoria, north to Dalston and Southeastern trains to Cannon Street and Charing Cross.
- Numerous bus routes run through the New Cross area.
New Cross Station (Zone 2)
Education
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire – studios
Goldsmiths, University of London