Dulwich
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Dulwich is a generally prosperous settlement in the London Borough of Southwark. There are number of recognised districts in Dulwich. These include:
- North Dulwich which borders Herne Hill
- Dulwich Village which includes the traditional village centre, and is the home of the world famous Dulwich Picture Gallery together with Alleyn's School, James Allen's Girls' School, Dulwich College and Dulwich Park
- East Dulwich which bounds Peckham and includes the best restaurants in the area.
- West Dulwich which is a mainly residential area bordering Crystal Palace and West Norwood.
Dulwich is also home to Dulwich Hamlet FC, an amateur football club set up in 1893 and still competing in the Isthmian League today.
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Nearest railway stations
- North Dulwich and East Dulwich (on the line from London Bridge to West Croydon)
- West Dulwich (on the line from London Victoria to Orpington)
- Herne Hill railway station (on the line from Orpington to Victoria via Brixton).
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Neighbouring districts
- Forest Hill
- Herne Hill
- Crystal Palace
- Tulse Hill
- Sydenham
- West Norwood
- Penge
- Crystal Palace
- Peckham
- Camberwell
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Famous residents
Both past and present:
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