About London - Southwark
Just over the river from the ‘square mile’ of the City, Southwark borough can boast Shakespearian theatre the Globe amongst its treasures, not to mention the more contemporary pleasures of the Tate Modern in the converted Bankside power station.
Living in Southwark can vary between postcodes and localities, with the pleasant villagey atmosphere of Dulwich districts contrasting the rougher reputations some of the neighbouring areas carry.
Those who crave big clubs love how close the borough is to the Brixton and Clapham party scenes, and a growing number are heading to Camberwell. The area is quickly gaining popularity with students and artists alike - bringing a hip ambience to the streets.
Points of Interest
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- City Centre
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Nearby Universities
- London Metropolitan University
- London South Bank University
- Middlesex University
- Roehampton University
- Rose Bruford College
- The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
- UCL School of Pharmacy
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
- Royal Academy of Music
- Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
- The University of East London
- Goldsmiths University of London
- Guildhall School of Music and Drama
- The University of Westminster
- The Royal Veterinary College
- Royal College of Music
- Royal College of Art
- Queen Mary University of London
- The University of the Arts London
- City University London
- Courtauld Institute of Art
- Institute of Education
- London Business School
- London School of Economics and Political Science
- SOAS University of London
- Richmond, The American International University in London
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- St Mary's University, Twickenham
- Birkbeck University of London
- Royal Academy of Dance
- Brunel University London
- The University of Greenwich
- Imperial College London
- University College London
- Ravensbourne
Interesting Facts
The Shard in Southwark is the UK’s tallest building.
Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London, dating from around 1220
Southwark is on a previously marshy area south of the River Thames. Recent excavation has revealed prehistoric activity including evidence of early ploughing