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The London Borough of Southwark (/ ˈ s ʌ ð ə k / ⓘ SUDH-ərk) [2] [3] in South London forms part of Inner London and is connected by bridges across the River Thames to the City of London and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It was created in 1965 when three smaller council areas were amalgamated under the London Government Act 1963.
The ancient borough of Southwark, was traditionally known simply as The Borough – or Borough – to distinguish it from 'The City', and this name has persisted as an alternative name for the area. The medieval heart of Southwark was also, simultaneously, referred to as the ward of Bridge Without when administered by the city (from 1550 to ...
The Metropolitan Borough of Southwark (Br [ˈsʌðɨk]) [1] was a metropolitan borough in the County of London from 1900 to 1965. It was created to cover the western section of the ancient borough of Southwark and the parish of Newington. In common with the rest of inner London, the borough experienced a steady decline in population throughout ...
The parish church on St Margaret's Hill (now known as Borough High Street) was granted to the Priory of St Mary Overie by Henry I in the 12th century. [8] It was rebuilt in the 13th century. After being deconsecrated it was converted for use as the Borough Compter and destroyed in the Great Fire of Southwark in 1676. [9]
Southwark itself had been an ancient borough from at least the 12th century until the 19th century. However, for most of its history it was a manorial property of the neighbouring City of London rather than being a self-governing borough with its own corporation.
Pages in category "History of the London Borough of Southwark" The following 52 pages are in this category, out of 52 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Southwark St George the Martyr was a civil parish in the metropolitan area of London, England and part of the ancient Borough of Southwark.In 1855 the parish vestry became a local authority within the area of responsibility of the Metropolitan Board of Works.
Southwark St Saviour (/ ˈ s ʌ ð ər k / ⓘ SUDH-ərk) [1] was a civil parish in the metropolitan area of London, England, and part of the ancient Borough of Southwark.It was formed in 1541 from the union of the parishes of St Margaret and St Mary.