Glenlea, Dulwich Common, Dulwich, 1952

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Dulwich Village and Dullwich Common boast some of the finest houses in South London.

Glenlea was built c.1804 for Charles Druce.

The house was used during World War II to train Dutch secret agents.

The common was enclosed in 1815 and the Estate let plots for building.

See historic maps of Dulwich