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Most of the 18th century houses in this
part of West Grove have perished.
Built in the early 19th century, No.2
(on the right) has been restored following
war damage.
Dickens' Creakle Academy (David Copperfield)
was set on Blackheath, probably in West Grove.
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Numbers 2 -13 The Grove (later West Grove),
c.1905.
This part of Blackheath was known originally
as Chocolate Row and later as The Grove. The
first name came from the (drinking) chocolate
house built here in 1702, which became one
of the centres of social life in 18th
century Blackheath.
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