Clapham in the 17th-19th century
In the late 17th century, large country houses were built here, and during the 18th and early 19th century the wealthiest people of London built large houses around Clapham Common and in the Old Town. Samuel Pepys spent the last two years of his life in the north side of Clapham.
Clapham Common was also home to Elizabeth Cook, the widow of Captain James Cook the explorer.
