Southwark and Lewisham
Southwark and Lewisham are two boroughs of inner south east London.Photo: Loz Pycock, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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- Description: wikivoyage article covering Southwark and Lewisham boroughs of inner south east London
- Also known as: “London/Southwark and Lewisham”
Places of Interest
Highlights include London Bridge and The Shard.
London Bridge
The name "London Bridge" refers to several historic crossings that have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark in central London since Roman times.
The Shard
Photo: Garry Knight, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 95-storey mixed-use development supertall pyramid-shaped skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Southwark, London, that forms part of The Shard Quarter development.
Shakespeares Globe
Archaeological site
Photo: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 at Southwark, close to the south bank of the Thames, by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include South Bank and City of London.
South Bank
Photo: Bloodholds, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The South Bank is on a sharp 90° bend of the Thames in central London and one of the city's cultural centres. It is a small area but it contains many artistic and creative sites, as well as an eclectic range of other attractions, boutique shopping and trendy food and drink places.
City of London
Photo: jikatu, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The City of London, also known as the City, or the Square Mile, is the area of London that originally lay within the ancient city walls. This independent part of Central London is known for its history and heritage, so is a must for anyone wishing to explore and understand London.
Lambeth
Suburb
Photo: brodiepunk, CC BY 2.0.
Lambeth is a district in South London, England, which today also gives its name to the London Borough of Lambeth. Lambeth itself was an ancient parish in the county of Surrey.
Southwark and Lewisham
Latitude
51.4988° or 51° 29′ 56″ northLongitude
-0.0901° or 0° 5′ 24″ westOpen location code
9C3XFWX5+GXWikidata ID
Q60659398
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Satellite Map
Discover Southwark and Lewisham from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Hebrew to Italian—“Southwark and Lewisham” goes by many names.
- Hebrew: “סאות’ווארק-לואישהאם”
- Italian: “Municipi di Southwark e Lewisham”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Empire Square and Kipling Estate.
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