Old Kent Road

From Chaucers pilgrims to intercontinental juggernauts generations of travellers have taken this historical route from Dover to the old City of London It has become part of Londons folklore living up to its reputation as a place for a good night out there are still 14 pubs along its twomile stretch You can also get a quick suntan or wallow in a Jacuzzi at Sundance City buy the latest casual wear at Le Pel mens boutique or sip a slow comfortable screw up against the wall in the Dun Cow Champagne Bar These establishments live happily side by side with Berts Eel and Pie Shop the Fishing Tackle Specialists and the worldfamous Thomas a Beckett gym This film looks beyond some of the shopfronts youd normally pass down the A2 and reveals a host of unexpected personalities mostly twolegged but above all Bermondsey born and bred