Lionel wrote:You could write to Southwark Council's Local History Library:
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/libraries/local-history-library-and-archive/visiting-the-local-history-library-and-archive
When submitting your enquiry, something to be aware of is the numbering of properties on Borough High Street has changed over the years.
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