Description

Green Island and Gibraltar Rock, roughly the area bordered by Willow Street, Brook Street, Brunswick Street and Bromley Road, had by the 19th century become a centre of industry and associated workers’ housing. This booklet looks at the geography of the area, churches, chapels, schools and principal businesses, as well as the origin of the names Green Island and Gibraltar Rocks, and associated street names.

Author:  Peter Boon

Booklet size:  A5