 A manor house known as "Brockholle" or "Brockhalle" (the origin of the name "Brockwell") was built on Norwood Road, on what is now a part of Brockwell Park, in the mid-15th century.In 1809 the building was bought by wealthy merchant and Sheriff of London John Blades.Blades demolished the building, and built Brockwell Hall as a replacement at the top of the hill in the park; this building still stands today.