Justice for Bermondsey pub restored to former glory

Southwark Council is delighted to celebrate the restoration of inside The Old Justice, Bermondsey.

• The Old Justice is a Grade II Listed public house in Bermondsey designed by famous architect Sidney C Clark

• The historic pub has had starring roles in Sir Paul McCartney’s film ‘Give My Regards to Broad Street’ and his music video for the hit song ‘No More Lonely Nights’

• Following action from Southwark Council, the beautiful interior has been fully restored to its original condition using traditional methods

Constructed in 1933 in the ‘brewers Tudor’ style, the pub’s interior has splendid timber panels, and a bar and lounge.

In 2017, it was Grade II listed by Historic England as a ‘rare, particularly well-preserved example of a small-scale urban pub influenced by the improved pub movement, giving a tangible sense of how such pubs would have looked and operated in the 1930s’.

Soon after its listing, the bar and timber panelling was removed without Listed Building Consent by the pub’s owners. Unauthorised works to a listed building are a criminal offence. The council took planning enforcement action requiring the interior be restored using what was left of the bar and traditional joinery methods.

“Applying our specialist knowledge of historic joinery techniques and forensic capabilities, we worked alongside Coniston and Blou

Construction to return the historic public house’s interior to its original state. The Old Justice now has a sustainable future and is one step closer to serving its community once more.”

The council supervised the restoration of pub’s interior, which were led by local conservation architects Purcell. The owners paid for the works which finished in June 2022. The lease is currently being marketed for public house use.

Cllr James McAsh, cabinet member for climate emergency & sustainable development, said: “I’m delighted that The Old Justice’s stunning interior has been restored to its former glory. It would have been a terrible shame to lose such a beautiful piece of Southwark’s history. I’d like to thank the local community who played an important role in helping preserve the heritage of the pub.

“Listed buildings, such as The Old Justice, are considered of national importance with special architectural or historic interest. We take our duty to protect listed buildings very seriously and will always investigate reports of unauthorised works.”

Dan Press, architect from Purcell, said: “It was a privilege for our London team to lend their expertise to the restoration of the Old Justice, where we were appointed by the LPA and Southwark Council to repair and reinstate the pub’s bar servery using traditional methods.

Listed buildings, such as The Old Justice, are considered of national importance with special architectural or historic interest.

The team behind Prince of Peckham introduces: Queen of the South

Reinventing pub culture, one boozer at a time.

twist on a classic game, a charming host will pick out a range of prizes provided by all the best business in the local area from a revolving drum of fortune, accompanied by cocktails from their top-class bartenders and food by the mighty White Men Can’t Jerk. Following on from the blueprint set at Prince of Peckham, weekends will be dedicated to DJs and dancing, kicking off with Queens on Friday night, celebrating sisters in music with Sweets Lewis on the decks.

Reserved Matters Application submitted to Southwark Council for a new Park and Pavilion within the Canada Water Development

The team behind Prince of Peckham are proud to announce the coronation of Queen of the South, Tulse Hill’s very own boozer, opening this Spring.

While people are searching for a sense of belonging and community now more than ever, many British boozers have gone from being community hubs to laying empty and derelict. Having done the same in Peckham, landlord Clement Ogbonnaya has taken the opportunity to rejuvenate pubs back to the heart of the community.

Queen of the South will be a community hub. An inclusive multi-functional and welcoming home to one and all; bringing together co-working, food – from local legends White Men Can’t Jerk – drink, music and local art together all under one roof.

Queen of the South will be brought to life on opening with Tulse Hill Tombola. A special

A full and diverse programming schedule will be at the core of Queen of the South. Always creative, never limited to genre, forever adding to the guest experience to take them on a journey that will ultimately define the success of the venue. With spaces across all four floors available for events, the new pub will become a destination in itself. An essential stop off point for both emerging acts and established ones alike. At the heart of Queen of the South is its desire to be a social space. A constantly changing and evolving collection of rooms dedicated to lifting people up and showcasing talent all year around by providing spaces to local community groups and artists for free.

Furthermore, a progressive and diverse art offering will adorn the walls with local artists championed including a huge custom indoor mural by Mr Cenz. A London-based graffiti artist known for his distinct female portraits abstracted in unique and aesthetically pleasing ways and who’s outdoor mural at Prince of Prince has become a landmark itself. With Prince of Peckham having a strong tradition of providing it spaces to emerging artists to display their work, this is something that will be celebrated in full at Queen of the South.

With love, with soul, with the future in mind. Welcome to Queen of the South.

Developer British Land has submitted a Reserved Matters Application to Southwark council, to create a new 3.5-acre Park next to the Printworks building. The Park will include a Pavilion building with a café and public toilets, along with places to play and connect with nature.

About the Park and Pavilion

The Park, one of the most significant open spaces to be delivered in the Canada Water development, will be connected into the 160+ acres of parks and woodlands in the area (such as Russia Dock Woodland and Southwark Park) through a series of green pedestrian routes running through the development. The design also draws on the location’s industrial heritage, linking into the history of the Printworks and the former Quebec Dock through play spaces and new footpaths.

The Park will comprise five-character areas: a woodland, a meadow, a dry garden planted with drought-tolerant plants, an open lawn and a shaded area. In combination, these areas will boost local biodiversity and provide safe and attractive environments for local wildlife.

There are also plans for a Horticultural Learning Garden where people can learn about the wildlife and biodiversity within the Park,