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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The Celebrated Harry Boleno as Clown in Jack and Jill (theatrical portrait)
Green, John Kirby, Redington, John
1846-1857
The conductor and driver of a Routemaster bus, Crystal Palace (negative)
Grant, Henry
C. 1963
The country Pavilion, South Bank exhibition (postcard)
Raphael Tuck and Sons Limited
1951
The Crade and Sugar Loaf (trade token)
Maynard, William
Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1666
