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.

Naming

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

Related Topics:
Pronounced - London - 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.

Related Topics:
1550s - City - Metropolitan Borough of Southwark - London Borough of Southwark

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Much of the area around the Tate Modern gallery and the Globe Theatre is now referred to by the historic name of Bankside.

Related Topics:
Tate Modern - Globe Theatre - Bankside

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