Southwark


 
 
Southwark

The Borough or Southwark is an area of the London Borough of Southwark situated 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east south-east of Charing Cross.

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The Borough is also known as Southwark (pronounced or ) and is the area of London immediately south of London Bridge.

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It has been called The Borough since the 1550s, to contrast it with the neighbouring City, in later years to distinguish it from the larger Metropolitan Borough of Southwark and now to distinguish it from the much larger London Borough of Southwark.


 

London Borough of Southwark: The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough, located on the south side of the River Thames and part of Inner London....

Charing Cross: The name Charing Cross, now given to a district of central London in the City of Westminster, comes from the original hamlet of Charing, where King Edward I placed a memorial to his wife, Eleanor of Castile....

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Southwark related Images and Photos (experimental)

Southwark Bridge
Southwark Bridge
Southwark Bridge and Saint Paul's Cathedral from London Bridge
Southwark Bridge and Saint Paul's Cathedral from London Bridge
Blackfriars from Southwark Bridge
Blackfriars from Southwark Bridge
St. Saviour's Church  Southwark
St. Saviour's Church Southwark

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Places in Southwark
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