Named in 1884 after George William Marsden (1812-1893), solicitor and Camberwell Vestry Clerk from 1852 until his death. He represented Camberwell in the Charity Commissioners enquiry which preceded the passing of the 1857 Dulwich College Act. He was also instrumental in securing the land for Camberwell Old Cemetery. He lived at 113 Camberwell Grove.
