Named in 1985 to commemorate Robert Barclay Allardice (1779-1854), commonly known as Captain Barclay, who attended Dr Glennie’s Academy and was known for his walking feats which included walking one miles for each of 1,000 hours. One of the access roads on the development at the junction of Dulwich Common and Lordship Lane named for friends of Dr William Glennie (1761-1828) whose 18th century school was nearby. The others are Barker Way, Howard Way, Hunt Way, Moore Way and Wilkie Way.
