Southwark
Until time travel is possible, a visit to Southwark might be the next best thing. Encompassing Roman ruins and the gleaming Shard skyscraper, via a glimpse of Shakespeare’s London at the Globe theatre, it’s an amazing snapshot of the capital’s history.
The inner-city borough is where London’s first bridge across Thames was built, at least 1,600 years ago. For centuries it was the only bridge, making it a hugely strategic site – and where many traitors’ heads were displayed on spikes.
Around the historic Southwark Cathedral, the foodie delights of Borough Market draw in the crowds. There’s also the option of a pint in nearby pub The George, London’s last galleried coaching inn with a preserved two-storey gallery looking over the courtyard.
In 2000, Bankside Power Station reopened as Tate Modern, a gallery showing modern and contemporary art.
Borough Market with The Shard rising above it
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Surrey Docks: A view of 'Tiger Bay'. Nd. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1926-1936
Surrey Docks: A wooden huled barquentine in the Albion dock around 1927-1930. Linney identified this as the 'Tourmalind' (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1927-1930
Surrey Docks: A World War One bomb shelter near the Russia Dock, on 5th May, 1935. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1935
Surrey Docks: Albion Dock - The Timber Season. August 1933. (gelatin silver print)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1933
Surrey Docks: Albion Dock. Scene from the south end in October, 1927. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1927
Surrey Docks: Albion Dock with the 'Enterprise' berthed beside timber stacks as seen from Canada Yard in September, 1927. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1927
Surrey Docks: an unidentified barquentine in Stave Dock. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1927-1935
Surrey Docks: An unidentified timber vessel inward bound for the Surry Docks with a pilot on board. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1927-1935
Surrey Docks: An unidentified timber-laden steamer alongside a quay in the Autumn of 1933. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1933
Surrey Docks: 'Ascania' in the entrance lock, 13th March, 1929 (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1929
Surrey Docks: 'Ascania' in the lock awaiting the opening of the lock gates into the Thames on 13th March, 1929. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1929
Surrey Docks: 'Ascania' is towed stern first into the enrance of the Greenland Dock, on 13th March, 1929. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1929
Surrey Docks: 'Aurania' moored in the corner berth of the Greenland Dock on 15th September, 1930. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1930
Surrey Docks: 'Aurania' moored in the corner berth of the Greenland Dock on 15th September, 1930. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1930
Surrey Docks: Barge with a wireless outfit, June, 1928. (cellulose acetate)
Linney, Albert Gravely
1928
