Southwark is recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book as Sudweca. The name means "southern defensive work" and is formed from the Old English sūþ (south) and weorc (work). The …

We’re helping residents with the cost of living this winter and beyond Southwark Council is reaffirming its commitment to helping residents through the ongoing cost of living challenges.

Oct 9, 2025 · The present borough was formed in 1965 by the amalgamation of three former metropolitan boroughs, Bermondsey, Camberwell, and Southwark. Nearly all of Southwark …

Mar 20, 2025 · Whether you’re curious about its exact location, how to get there, or what to see while you’re in the area, this guide covers everything you need to know. From to famous …

Welcome to our ‘London Neighbourhoods' guide series, Southwark edition. One of the oldest parts of London, Southwark offers a captivating contrast of traditional and trendy, where …

Southwark is the oldest part of south London. An urban area to the south of the bridge was first developed in the Roman period, but subsequently abandoned. The name Southwark dates …

Take in the view from the top of The Shard, guzzle farm-fresh burgers at Borough Market and step inside Shakespeare’s Globe in our guide to Southwark’s best things to do.

Discover Southwark's archaeology, war memorials and blue plaques. Follow Camberwell's Black History Walk and the Mayflower trail.

110 The Queen's Walk, formerly City Hall, is a building in Bermondsey, London that served as the headquarters of the Greater London Authority (GLA) between July 2002 and December 2021. …

It is on the Thames, south of London Bridge. It is often called just 'The Borough'. Southwark was once a separate town in Surrey, and was made part of London in 1889. Southwark has several …