Tannoy is a British manufacturer of loudspeakers and public address systems founded in 1926. Today the company is part of the Music Tribe group of brands.
53-738: The company was founded by the Yorkshire-born engineer Guy Fountain (1898-1977) at a garage in Tulsemere Road, Dulwich in London as the Tulsemere Manufacturing Company . It originally made battery chargers for wireless radio sets. The company name was changed to Tannoy in 1928 and a small factory was opened in Dalton Road, West Norwood , later moving to Canterbury Grove. Tannoy Square SE27 commemorates
106-542: A Lower School (later Alleyn's School ) which moved to its present day site in Townley Road in 1887. By 1901, the population had grown to 10,247 from a smaller population of 1,632 in 1851 due to the development of railway networks and a growth in housing for the middle and working classes. In the Second World War , Dulwich was hit by many V-1 flying bombs and V-2 rockets . A possible explanation for this
159-585: A brand new manufacturing facility planned. The name Tannoy is a syllabic abbreviation of tantalum alloy , which was the material used in a type of electrolytic rectifier developed by the company. The brand was trademarked by 10 March 1932, on which date the Tulsemere Manufacturing Company formally registered as Guy R. Fountain Limited. Tannoy became a household name due to widespread and high profile adoption during and after
212-519: A children's play area. This area used to be the fields for its farm. The lake is the only substantial stretch of the ancient River Effra remaining above ground. Bell House (Dulwich) in College Road was designed in 1767 for Thomas Wright , a stationer and later Lord Mayor of the City of London . A large extension was added in the mid-19th century and it is accompanied by a lodge house. The house
265-408: A close eye on the media. To preserve its trademark, it often notifies publications not to use its trade name without a capital letter, or as a generic term for a PA system. Tannoy's image is particularly linked to both studio monitors as well as its flagship Prestige range of home speakers. Prestige speakers use Dual Concentric cone speakers and are easily recognisable by their "vintage" design. Tannoy
318-505: A cost of just over £2000 and with a ground rent of £22 10s per annum. Uniquely, Ellyatt sought and was granted permission to build in 9" solid brick walls rather than 11" cavity walls (as was usual convention) as long as he used cement mortar. The site was originally occupied by a Georgian built home, known locally as "the Hall" which had become partially derelict during World War I and was demolished in 1925. Crossways still exists in substantially
371-755: A new ground, and developed one of the largest Sainsbury's in the country. The Old Alleynian Football Club is a local rugby union team originally for former pupils of Dulwich College , but is now open to all who wish to play. Dulwich Paragon cycling club are also based in the area. Alleyn Old Boys Club – former pupils of Alleyn's School – is located on Burbage Road. Dulwich is also home to Dulwich Harps Gaelic football team (Men and ladies teams) who train in Peckham Rye. The men's team most recently winning Division 2 football league and Intermediate 2024 and Junior Championships. Dulwich has two running clubs, namely Dulwich Park RC and Dulwich Runners. Dulwich Park
424-572: A regular basis to hunt. In 1738, a man named Samuel Bentyman was murdered in Dulwich Woods. On 5 August 1677 John Evelyn writes that he took the waters at Dulwich. The Dulwich waters were cried about in the streets of London as far back as 1678. In 1739, Mr. Cox, master of the Green Man, a tavern situated about a mile south of the village of Dulwich, sunk a well for his family. The water was found to be possessed of purgative qualities, and
477-574: A small new building, designed by Sir Charles Barry who designed Westminster Palace , known as the Old Grammar School next to the Old College. In 1857, the foundation was restructured as part of a nationwide review of educational foundations; this resulted in a significant expansion of the school, which was split into an Upper School (later Dulwich College ) which moved into new buildings designed by Charles Barry (junior) in 1870, and
530-417: Is 14 minutes from London Bridge. The nearest stations are in: Denmark Hill , East Dulwich , West Dulwich , North Dulwich , Gipsy Hill , Herne Hill , Peckham Rye , Sydenham Hill and Tulse Hill . Dulwich is served by London Buses routes 3 , 12 , 37 , 40 , 42 , 176 , 185 , 197 , 201 , 363 , 484 , 450 , P4 and P13 . Famous people born in the area include: artist Madge Tennent in 1889;
583-497: Is Grade II listed. Its name comes from its Bell Tower situated on top of the original house and the bell was restored in the late 1990s. It became a Dulwich College boarding house in 1926 and only returned to private ownership in 1993. The house was bought in the summer of 2016 by an educational charity. The Crown and Greyhound public house is in Dulwich Village. In the 19th century, two separate pubs stood in this area –
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#1732801133331636-598: Is a conservation zone. The village borders on Dulwich Park , where the Dulwich Horse and Motor Show is held every year. Dulwich is also home to Dulwich Hamlet F.C. , founded in 1893 and competing in the Isthmian League today. They ground share with another Non-League football club Fisher F.C. at Champion Hill in East Dulwich. In recent years Sainsbury's acquired the site, built Dulwich Hamlet
689-456: Is as a hamlet outside London in 967 AD, granted by King Edgar to one of his thanes . The name of Dulwich has been spelt in various ways since the Medieval period: Dylways, Dullag and most commonly Dilwysshe (from dile-wisc 'meadow where the dill grew'). The land was granted in 1127 by King Henry I to Bermondsey Abbey who then owned the surrounding land. In 1333, the population of Dulwich
742-781: Is close by in Upper Sydenham. There are no private schools in Forest Hill; however, Dulwich College, James Allen's Girls, St Dunstans and Sydenham High are in surrounding areas. Furthermore, there are no colleges in Forest Hill; however, Forest Hill and Sydenham schools have a joint sixth form. Forest Hill railway station is located on the South Circular Road (A205), and is served by frequent London Overground and Southern trains to London Bridge , London Victoria , Croydon , Caterham , Crystal Palace , Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington . Forest Hill
795-497: Is home to anthropological and cultural collections, an aquarium and one of the most varied collections of taxidermy in the northern hemisphere including the worlds first taxidermy of a walrus. It also houses one of the finest collection of musical instruments in the British Isles. Contained within its accompanying gardens is an animal enclosure, flower gardens, and a Grade II listed early 20th century conservatory. Views from
848-636: Is mostly in the London Borough of Southwark , with parts in the London Borough of Lambeth , and consists of Dulwich Village , East Dulwich , West Dulwich , and the Southwark half of Herne Hill (which is often referred to as the North Dulwich triangle). Dulwich lies in a valley between the neighbouring districts of Camberwell (to the north), Crystal Palace , Denmark Hill , Forest Hill , Peckham , Sydenham Hill , and Tulse Hill . For
901-429: Is notable for its 'Dual Concentric' speaker design, which places the tweeter behind the centre of the medium or bass driver. "Dual Concentric" is a trademark although Tannoy is not the only speaker manufacturer to design coaxial speakers . Home and Studio speakers: Cabinets: PA Systems: Dulwich Dulwich ( / ˈ d ʌ l ɪ tʃ / ; DUL -itch ) is an area in south London , England. The settlement
954-932: Is open on the last Saturday of each month and Devonshire Road Nature Reserve on the last Sunday of the month. With a range of architectural styles spanning the late 19th and 20th centuries, Forest Hill was described by Sir Norman Foster as "a delightful pocket of South London". Of particular note are the Capitol Cinema (latterly a JD Wetherspoon pub), the Horniman Museum , and classic art deco mansion blocks Forest Croft and Taymount Grange . There are nine primary schools in SE23 (Dalmain, Fairlawn, Holy Trinity, Horniman, Kilmorie, Perrymount, St George's, St William of York), one specialist through school (Brent Knoll) and one secondary school ( Forest Hill School for boys). Eliot Bank primary and Sydenham School (for girls)
1007-525: Is situated on Turney Road and was built in 1900. The church is currently a conservative evangelical Church of England church and meets on Sunday mornings at 10:30. The building is otherwise home to Rosendale School. In the south, the spire of St. Stephen's Church can be seen above the trees of Dulwich Wood , adjacent to Sydenham Hill railway station . Dulwich sits astride the South Circular (A205) , one of London's Ring Roads . Also passing through
1060-615: Is that the British military when announcing V-1 and V-2 explosions deliberately gave map co-ordinates four miles north of the truth in an attempt to protect densely populated central London and focus the drops on the open spaces in the suburbs instead. There are a number of recognised districts in Dulwich: Dulwich Village contains the original shopping street and still contains nearly all of its original 18th and 19th century buildings. It remains very uncommercialised and
1113-545: The South Circular Road , which is home to the Horniman Museum . Like much of Greater London, Forest Hill was only sparsely populated until the mid-19th century. The name Forest Hill, originally simply "The Forest", referred to the woodland which once covered the area and which was a relict part of the Great North Wood . In 1809, the Croydon Canal opened, however, the large number of locks (28) meant it
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#17328011333311166-748: The panorama . Following the closure of the school, the building reverted to its original use and was known as the Grove Tavern. The building has now been boarded up and neglected for many years by owners the Dulwich Estate. In 1803, Samuel Matthews – known as the " Dulwich Hermit " – was also murdered in Dulwich Woods; he was buried in Dulwich Old Cemetery. 1811–1814 saw the building of the Dulwich Picture Gallery . The school founded by Alleyn expanded in 1842 into
1219-575: The Green Man had become a school known as Dr. Glennie 's academy in Dulwich Grove, although it was demolished about ten years later. Among the pupils here there were a few who became well known, Lord Byron , General Le Marchant and Captain Barclay . Dr Glennie held Saturday evening concerts which attracted visitors from outside the family circle, such as the poet Thomas Campbell , then living in nearby Sydenham , and Robert Barker , inventor of
1272-860: The Village until his retirement. Ian McColl, Baron McColl of Dulwich who served as John Major 's Parliamentary Private Secretary in the House of Lords , also lives there. Admiral Sir Michael Boyce , a former Chief of the Defence Staff , lived in Woodwarde Road and Sir John Scarlett , head of MI6 , lived just off the South Circular Road. Harriet Harman MP lives in Winterbrook Road, Albert Booth MP, Secretary of State for Employment under James Callaghan , lived on
1325-647: The area ( The Charter School East Dulwich , The Charter School North Dulwich , Kingsdale Foundation School and Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich ). Dulwich formed part of the ancient parish of Camberwell in Surrey , which became the Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell within the County of London in 1889; in 1965, the borough was abolished and the area became part of the newly created London Borough of Southwark. The first documented evidence of Dulwich
1378-515: The area is the A2199 and College Road, which features a working tollgate dating back to 1789. The journey to London Victoria from West Dulwich takes about 12 minutes and there are direct trains to and from London Blackfriars and points north on the Thameslink line during the morning and evening peak periods respectively, East Dulwich is 12 minutes from London Bridge and North Dulwich
1431-670: The area, including a number of private roads and a tollgate. As part of the foundation, Alleyn also constructed a school, the Christ's Chapel (where Alleyn is buried) and alms houses in Dulwich (today the Dulwich Almshouse Charity). Alleyn's original school building is no longer used for that purpose, instead now housing the Estate's Governors. In the 17th century, King Charles I of England visited Dulwich Woods on
1484-495: The author, Enid Blyton in 1897; the first compiler of the London A-Z , Phyllis Pearsall in East Dulwich in 1906, she went on to live in Dulwich Village; code breaker Mavis Batey , then Mavis Lever, was born in Dulwich on May 5, 1921; the war-time singer Anne Shelton who lived on Court Lane until shortly before her death in 1994; also on Court Lane, Dr Reginald John Gladstone FRSE embryologist, lived here until his house
1537-437: The boundary between West Dulwich and Dulwich itself, is opposite West Dulwich railway station and was designed in 1785 for John Files . It remained a private house until 1938 when it came into the hands of Southwark Council. It fell into disrepair in the 1990s but was bought in 1998 and refurbished and turned into an upmarket restaurant. The house has a large park ground attached which is now public, including tennis courts and
1590-556: The centre of Dulwich Village. The Crown was for the labourers of the area, while the Greyhound across the road, was for local gentry. The Greyhound was a coach stop on the London Piccadilly-Sittingbourne route. Charles Dickens was a frequent visitor to the village and used to drink at The Greyhound pub. The current pub known as "The Dog", is a Grade II listed building. In the 1960s, it used to be known as
1643-606: The corner of Woodwarde Road and Desenfans Road and Sir Robin Butler , secretary to the Cabinet, lived in Half Moon Lane. In the closing chapter of Charles Dickens ' romance The Pickwick Papers , Samuel Pickwick retires to a house in Dulwich, "one of the most pleasant spots near London." Forest Hill, London Forest Hill is a district of the London Borough of Lewisham in south east London , England, on
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1696-408: The edge of Dulwich Village . The old church was designed by W H Wood of Newcastle upon Tyne and consecrated in 1894. However the original church burnt down in an arson attack by 'unknown persons' on Monday 7 December 1992. The "Phoenix appeal" raised money to build a new church and the replacement structure, designed by Larry Malcic with an all-glass spire, was opened in 1996. Grace Church Dulwich
1749-688: The former BBC News at Ten newsreader, resides in Dulwich. Actor Iain Glen also lives in the village. Dulwich has also been home to several Members of Parliament and senior Civil Servants . Margaret Thatcher bought a house in a "gated community" in Dulwich after her time as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom . Edward George, Baron George , governor of the Bank of England and himself an Old Alleynian , lived in Gilkes Crescent just off
1802-488: The gardens stretch out over central and north London . Following a successful and widely supported campaign from local group Save The Face Of Forest Hill, Louise House was designated a Grade II listed building by English Heritage. Forest Hill Library was built in 1901 to an Arts and Crafts design by local architect Alexander Hennell. It is one of over 500 Grade II listed buildings in Lewisham Borough. It
1855-573: The last four centuries Dulwich has been centred on the College of God's Gift , also known as the "Old College", which owned most of the land in the area today known as the Dulwich Estate . The College, founded with educational and charitable aims, established three large private schools in the 19th century ( Dulwich College , Alleyn's School and James Allen's Girls' School ). In recent decades four large state secondary schools have opened in
1908-630: The price of £50,000 in 1885. At the time of opening in 1887, it offered a 723-bed capacity. It was transformed from an infirmary into the Southwark Military Hospital during World War I, when it is estimated 14,000–15,000 wounded soldiers were treated at the hospital. After the Poor Law was abolished in 1930, the Southwark Union Infirmary was renamed Dulwich Hospital and the following year an operating theatre
1961-495: The same manner and form as when it was originally built. The Dulwich Wood and Sydenham Hill area contains mid-century housing estates designed by Austin Vernon and Partners for the Dulwich Estate . Examples include Peckarmans Wood and Great Brownings. All Saints Church, West Dulwich (Church of England) alongside Rosendale Road is a Victorian Gothic building, originally intended to be the cathedral for south London . The church
2014-504: The site today. During World War II Tannoy public address systems were supplied to the armed forces , and a Tannoy PA system was used at Buckingham Palace in 1945 to announce the end of hostilities. Tannoy speakers were also supplied to factories around Britain to relay the BBC's motivational radio series Music While You Work , and to Butlins and Pontins holiday camps following the war - where they were famously used to waken guests with
2067-524: The venue of the "Dulwich Poets". One of the area's most famous residents and architects was Sir George Frederick Ellyatt (founder of the architecture practice, Ellyatt & Porter). He was responsible for the design or influence of in excess of 25 homes in the area, each built in its own individual style. One of the most notable homes was Crossways, 1 Dulwich Village, which he built as his own home following being granted permission to do so in January 1927 at
2120-555: The war, each speaker having the Tannoy logo prominently displayed on the speaker grills. As a result, the term "tannoy" came to be used in British English for any public-address system , and as a verb, to "tannoy", for making an announcement in a public place. That is, although Tannoy is a registered trademark , as of 2019, it is still often used generically . Because of this, the company's intellectual property department keeps
2173-693: The words "Good morning, campers!". The Tannoy factory moved from Canterbury Grove to Coatbridge , Scotland in the 1970s. In 2002, Tannoy was acquired by TC Group , and TC Group was subsequently acquired by Music Group in 2015. Following the Music Group acquisition, it was suggested that the Coatbridge facility would be closed and all related activities would be relocated to Manchester , England. In 2016, however, Music Group confirmed that Tannoy loudspeaker manufacturing would continue in Scotland, with
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2226-454: The writings of Samuel Pepys ) was also buried here in 1768. The ground was declared "full" in 1858, however the family of Louisa Shroeder obtained special permission for her remains to be interred in 1868. The ground's wrought iron gates and twelve tombs are Grade II listed. The old Grammar School adjacent to the Old College and Almshouses at the junction of Burbage Road and Gallery Road was designed by Charles Barry (senior). Belair House on
2279-487: Was built between 1888 and 1897 and designed by George Fellowes Prynne , a pupil of George Edmund Street . Although plans were scaled down it was still a huge building and is a Grade I listed building. Unfortunately it was gutted by a huge fire on 9 June 2000, the cause remains unknown. The building reopened in April 2006 after a three-year restoration project. St Barnabas' Church (Church of England) lies on Calton Avenue at
2332-494: Was built. In 1964, the hospital was aligned with King's College Hospital on Denmark Hill. There is no casualty department at Dulwich at present. However, in 2015 it was announced that Dulwich Hospital was to be closed and replaced by a school. There is a memorial fountain in Dulwich Village which is in remembrance to Dr George Webster, founder of the first British Medical Association (BMA), who worked in Dulwich from 1815 until his death in 1875. Old Burial Ground, Dulwich Village,
2385-472: Was created by Edward Alleyn as part of the foundation of his College of God's Gift. The Archbishop of Canterbury, George Abbot , conducted the consecration on Sunday 1 September 1616. Guests included Edmund Bowyer , Thomas Grimes and William Gresham . Thirty five Dulwich victims of the plague were buried in unmarked graves in the ground. Old Bridget, queen of the Norwood Gypsies (who appeared in
2438-469: Was dead on arrival at King's College Hospital. The Village has also long been popular with people in show business; Ronnie Corbett lived there for years. Carl Barât , Libertines lead singer, lives on Lordship Lane. Ronnie Reed , who ran double agents during the Second World War , and was an MI5 officer from 1940 to 1976, lived in Court Lane Gardens from 1960 to 1995. Huw Edwards ,
2491-414: Was destroyed in the blitz in 1941; footballer Trevor Sinclair in 1973; the actor Tim Roth in 1961; the television personality Lisa Vanderpump in 1960; actress Sally Hawkins in 1976 and actor Angus Castle-Doughty in 1995. In 1980, Bon Scott , the lead singer of AC/DC , after a night's heavy drinking, was found lifeless in a car outside 67 Overhill Road, East Dulwich. He was rushed to hospital but
2544-485: Was for some time used medicinally. While the water was popular much custom was drawn to the adjoining tavern, and its proprietor flourished. The oak-lined formal avenue, known as Cox's Walk, leading from the junction of Dulwich Common and Lordship Lane was cut soon after 1732 by Francis Cox to connect his establishment of the Green Man Tavern and Dulwich Wells with the more popular Sydenham Wells . By 1815
2597-499: Was moved from Hyde Park to Sydenham in 1854, many large homes were built on the western end of Forest Hill along with Honor Oak . In 1884, London's oldest swimming pool was constructed on Dartmouth Road. The tea merchant Frederick Horniman built a museum to house his collection of natural history artifacts. He donated the building and its gardens to the public in 1901 and this became the Horniman Museum. Horniman Museum
2650-673: Was not a commercial success, and it was bought by the London & Croydon Railway Company who used the alignment to construct the London Bridge to Croydon railway line opening in 1839. The ponds in the Dacres Wood Nature Reserve and the retaining wall of the footpath opposite the station outside The Signal pub are about the only physical evidence of the canal which still exist. When the Crystal Palace
2703-767: Was opened in 1890. It was formerly farmland, part of the Court Farm, and now offers duck and rowing ponds, children's play area, bowling green, tennis court, bridle path for horse-riding, and a café. Dulwich Hospital in East Dulwich Grove was designed by Henry Jarvis and built on 7 acres (28,000 m ) of land purchased in East Dulwich by the Guardians of the Poor of the Parish of St Saviour, Southwark, for
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#17328011333312756-510: Was recorded as 100. In 1538, Henry VIII sold the area to goldsmith Thomas Calton for £609. Calton's grandson Sir Francis Calton, due to financial reasons, sold the Manor of Dulwich for £5,000 in 1605 to Elizabethan actor and entrepreneur Edward Alleyn . He vested his wealth in a charitable foundation, the College of God's Gift , established in 1619. The charity's modern successor, The Dulwich Estate , still owns 1,500 acres (6.1 km ) in
2809-768: Was refurbished in 2008. A few parks are located in and around in Forest Hill. Horniman Triangle Park is located directly opposite Horniman Museum and Gardens, with Tarleton Gardens close by. Blythe Hill is located on the border with Catford, while in Sydenham, Baxter Field, Mayow Park and Sydenham Hill Woods are located on the border with Forest Hill. Alongside Sydenham Hill Woods, is the Dulwich and Sydenham Golf course, dating back to 1893. There are three nature reserves in Forest Hill: Dacres Wood, Devonshire Road and Garthorne Road. Dacres Wood Nature Reserve
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