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News, events & trivia for Bankside, Borough, Bermondsey, Elephant & Castle, South Bank and Waterloo since 1998.
Covering the northernmost bits of Southwark and Lambeth.
News, events & trivia for Bankside, Borough, Bermondsey, Elephant & Castle, South Bank and Waterloo since 1998.
Covering the northernmost bits of Southwark and Lambeth.
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Some words about why my colleague bishops, our diocese and I are no longer posting on X: southwark.anglican.org/news-events/...
January 15, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Some words about why my colleague bishops, our diocese and I are no longer posting on X: southwark.anglican.org/news-events/...
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The house price crisis has a knock on effect of schools having to close.
High prices> Parents can't afford somewhere big enough to have kids > Moving > School rolls falling.
High prices> Parents can't afford somewhere big enough to have kids > Moving > School rolls falling.
January 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The house price crisis has a knock on effect of schools having to close.
High prices> Parents can't afford somewhere big enough to have kids > Moving > School rolls falling.
High prices> Parents can't afford somewhere big enough to have kids > Moving > School rolls falling.
Witness appeal - Borough High Street
January 15, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Witness appeal - Borough High Street
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They're filming the piano programme at London Bridge Station at the moment
January 15, 2026 at 1:49 PM
They're filming the piano programme at London Bridge Station at the moment
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As I had more spare time in London than I anticipated, thought I'd make good use of Flickr Pro and share what I snapped around the South Bank!
> flic.kr/s/aHBqjCGihg <
> flic.kr/s/aHBqjCGihg <
January 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
As I had more spare time in London than I anticipated, thought I'd make good use of Flickr Pro and share what I snapped around the South Bank!
> flic.kr/s/aHBqjCGihg <
> flic.kr/s/aHBqjCGihg <
Greggs has applied to open a 'bitesize' branch just outside the entrance of Tesco in the Old Kent Road planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-appli...
January 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Greggs has applied to open a 'bitesize' branch just outside the entrance of Tesco in the Old Kent Road planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-appli...
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Southwark May 1896 (Borough)
Dr. Waldo, medical officer - Vestry of St. George-the-Martyr, declares that 1 person in 14 of the population of the parish is born, grows up, drinks, eats, sleeps, works, & often dies within the four walls of a one-roomed tenement
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Dr. Waldo, medical officer - Vestry of St. George-the-Martyr, declares that 1 person in 14 of the population of the parish is born, grows up, drinks, eats, sleeps, works, & often dies within the four walls of a one-roomed tenement
@pasttensehistories.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Southwark May 1896 (Borough)
Dr. Waldo, medical officer - Vestry of St. George-the-Martyr, declares that 1 person in 14 of the population of the parish is born, grows up, drinks, eats, sleeps, works, & often dies within the four walls of a one-roomed tenement
@pasttensehistories.bsky.social
Dr. Waldo, medical officer - Vestry of St. George-the-Martyr, declares that 1 person in 14 of the population of the parish is born, grows up, drinks, eats, sleeps, works, & often dies within the four walls of a one-roomed tenement
@pasttensehistories.bsky.social
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To St Magnus the Martyr in the City of London today for a high mass after which we processed to London Bridge, meeting the congregation of Southwark Cathedral in the middle for the annual Blessing of the River Thames. Prayers are said for those who work on the river, and those who have died on it 1/
January 11, 2026 at 6:41 PM
To St Magnus the Martyr in the City of London today for a high mass after which we processed to London Bridge, meeting the congregation of Southwark Cathedral in the middle for the annual Blessing of the River Thames. Prayers are said for those who work on the river, and those who have died on it 1/
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The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Watched the annual blessing of the River Thames. Joint processions by St. Magnus the Martyr and Southwark Cathedral, meeting in the middle of London Bridge.
#London
#London
January 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Watched the annual blessing of the River Thames. Joint processions by St. Magnus the Martyr and Southwark Cathedral, meeting in the middle of London Bridge.
#London
#London
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This book claims to have been printed on the frozen River Thames in 1814 during the last of the great frost fairs!
Frostiana, published by G. Davis in 1814 (Syn.7.81.93)
Frostiana, published by G. Davis in 1814 (Syn.7.81.93)
January 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
This book claims to have been printed on the frozen River Thames in 1814 during the last of the great frost fairs!
Frostiana, published by G. Davis in 1814 (Syn.7.81.93)
Frostiana, published by G. Davis in 1814 (Syn.7.81.93)
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@se1.news Hi - do you know what’s happening to Culture Grub on The Cut and if it’s shut down for good? It’s been there for almost 20 years, no?
January 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM
@se1.news Hi - do you know what’s happening to Culture Grub on The Cut and if it’s shut down for good? It’s been there for almost 20 years, no?
Annual service of Blessing of the River Thames with Southwark Cathedral and St Magnus the Martyr churches takes place in middle of London Bridge this Sunday just after 12.30pm.
(Pics from 2023)
(Pics from 2023)
January 11, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Annual service of Blessing of the River Thames with Southwark Cathedral and St Magnus the Martyr churches takes place in middle of London Bridge this Sunday just after 12.30pm.
(Pics from 2023)
(Pics from 2023)
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Due to its increasing toxicity, we are no longer posting on X.
You can find us on FB, Instagram, TikTok - and of course here on BlueSky, where we will continue to share news about the wall, details of our events, and updates on the continually growing covid death toll. ❤️
You can find us on FB, Instagram, TikTok - and of course here on BlueSky, where we will continue to share news about the wall, details of our events, and updates on the continually growing covid death toll. ❤️
January 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Due to its increasing toxicity, we are no longer posting on X.
You can find us on FB, Instagram, TikTok - and of course here on BlueSky, where we will continue to share news about the wall, details of our events, and updates on the continually growing covid death toll. ❤️
You can find us on FB, Instagram, TikTok - and of course here on BlueSky, where we will continue to share news about the wall, details of our events, and updates on the continually growing covid death toll. ❤️
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Join me & fab @lucyworsley.bsky.social 19 Feb for Q&A in the ❤️ of Charlie Chaplin’s London. We’ll explore these Victorian #HardStreets in the company of political reformer William Cuffay, Polly Carr Queen of the 40 Thieves & Charlie himself. Tix here! cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/whats-on/har...
Hard Streets | A Talk by Jacqueline Riding - Southwark Cathedral
Join acclaimed historian Jacqueline Riding in conversation with Lucy Worsley.
cathedral.southwark.anglican.org
January 10, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Join me & fab @lucyworsley.bsky.social 19 Feb for Q&A in the ❤️ of Charlie Chaplin’s London. We’ll explore these Victorian #HardStreets in the company of political reformer William Cuffay, Polly Carr Queen of the 40 Thieves & Charlie himself. Tix here! cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/whats-on/har...
Peter John - former Southwark Council leader - yesterday took his seat in the House of Lords as Lord John of Southwark
January 9, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Peter John - former Southwark Council leader - yesterday took his seat in the House of Lords as Lord John of Southwark
Diary date - free vintage bus rides to/from Waterloo Station via Westminster Bridge on Sunday 1 March (no fares, but charity donations invited) www.facebook.com/londonerbuse...
January 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Diary date - free vintage bus rides to/from Waterloo Station via Westminster Bridge on Sunday 1 March (no fares, but charity donations invited) www.facebook.com/londonerbuse...
Frank Dunlop was a theatrical visionary and the Young Vic is his enduring legacy - Michael Billington
www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/j...
Frank Dunlop was a theatrical visionary and the Young Vic is his enduring legacy | Michael Billington
The director, who has died aged 98, permanently changed the landscape of British theatre by creating the Young Vic – and it reflected his own energetic and ever innovative nature
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Frank Dunlop was a theatrical visionary and the Young Vic is his enduring legacy - Michael Billington
www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/j...
£8k a month to rent this Albert Embankment apartment www.onthemarket.com/details/1846...
Albert Embankment, London SE1 3 bed apartment to rent - £8,000 pcm (£1,846 pw)
Nest Seekers UK - Mayfair present this 3 bedroom apartment to rent in Albert Embankment, London SE1
www.onthemarket.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:24 PM
£8k a month to rent this Albert Embankment apartment www.onthemarket.com/details/1846...
No Jubilee line service at Waterloo / Southwark / London Bridge this weekend
January 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
No Jubilee line service at Waterloo / Southwark / London Bridge this weekend
Waterloo departures board having a meltdown
January 8, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Waterloo departures board having a meltdown
The Mar i Terra Spanish restaurant in Gambia Street (formerly the Hop Pole pub) has closed down after 27 years #southwark
January 7, 2026 at 8:44 PM
The Mar i Terra Spanish restaurant in Gambia Street (formerly the Hop Pole pub) has closed down after 27 years #southwark
Fine Cut butchers and steakhouse in London Road (near St George’s Circus) has been repossessed.
January 7, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Fine Cut butchers and steakhouse in London Road (near St George’s Circus) has been repossessed.
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My first flat in London (20 years ago!) looked out on Tabard Gardens in Southwark, making it my first local #urbangreenspace. Visiting the space today brought back a lot of memories - although I don't recall any human-sized chickens! @lb-southwark.bsky.social #tabardgardens
January 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
My first flat in London (20 years ago!) looked out on Tabard Gardens in Southwark, making it my first local #urbangreenspace. Visiting the space today brought back a lot of memories - although I don't recall any human-sized chickens! @lb-southwark.bsky.social #tabardgardens
“Spring into Easter” at Sainsbury’s in Waterloo station … with a box of mince pies reduced to 9p
January 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
“Spring into Easter” at Sainsbury’s in Waterloo station … with a box of mince pies reduced to 9p