Walworth, London

Walworth is a place in the London Borough of Southwark, between Camberwell and Elephant and Castle. The name Walworth probably derives its name from the old English "Wealhworth" which meant Welsh (British) farm. Walworth is 1.9 miles (3.1 km) south east of Charing Cross.

Related Topics:
London Borough of Southwark - Camberwell - Elephant and Castle - Charing Cross

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The major streets in Walworth are the Old Kent Road and Walworth Road.

Related Topics:
Old Kent Road - Walworth Road

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Walworth is home to a number of interesting buildings including John Smith House. On Walworth Road and named in memory of the former Labour Party leader John Smith, it was a former headquarters of the Labour Party and could often be seen in news reports at election times and in the background as people came to and went from stormy meetings of the Labour Party National Executive Committee. It is now used by the London Borough of Southwark as the home for its education epartment.

Related Topics:
John Smith House - John Smith - Labour Party - National Executive Committee - London Borough of Southwark

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East Street market is a major street market.

Related Topics:
East Street market - Market

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Manor Place Baths is a former wash house in Manor Place off Walworth Road. It is a grade II listed building. The exterior is preserved but the interior of the building is now part Southwark Borough Council's Manor Place Depot, and used for storing recyclable materials collected from local residents.

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Famous ex-residents:

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• Charlie Chaplin
• Michael Caine
• Robert Browning
• John Ruskin

Nearest places:

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• Newington
• Borough
• Kennington
• Peckham
• Bermondsey
• Camberwell

Nearest underground station:

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• Elephant & Castle station