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.

Today

In common with much of the South Bank, The Borough has seen extensive regeneration in the last decade. Declining light industry and factories have given way to residential development, shops, restaurants, galleries and bars. The area is in easy walking distance of the City and the West End.

Related Topics:
South Bank - City - West End

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To the north is the River Thames, London Bridge station and Southwark Cathedral. Borough Market is a well-developed visitor attraction and has grown in size. The adjacent units have been converted and form a gastonomic focus for London. Borough High Street runs roughly north to south from London Bridge to almost as far as Elephant and Castle.

Related Topics:
River Thames - London Bridge station - Southwark Cathedral - Borough Market - Borough High Street - London Bridge - Elephant and Castle

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The Borough is generally an area of mixed development, with council estates, office developments, social housing and gated communities side by side with each other.

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