Prior was one of the leading illustrators of late Victorian Britain, noted for his ability to quickly sketch scenes.

In addition to covering conflicts around the world, he also traveled on a number of Royal tours including accompanying the Prince of Wales [2] to Canada in 1901.

Leland Lewis Duncan MVO OBE FSA, Colfeian, historian and photographer (born 24 August 1862) was buried here following his death on 26 December 1923.

Marking the 75th anniversary of his death, a headstone was erected on his grave as a tribute to his work in recording the history of Lewisham and surrounding areas.

William Colbeck mariner who made two journeys to Antarctica, first with the Norwegian Carsten Borchgrevink and then in 1900 in command of the relief ship Morning, sent to resupply Captain Scott's Discovery, then trapped in the ice at McMurdo Sound in the Antarctic.