South East London Local Information: 10 top things to know... more
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1. History of South East London
London Bridge was the first bridge built across the Thames by the Romans, although it would have been made of wood and has since been replaced. Tower Bridge is another bridge in Southend-on-Sea that has a significant role in history. It took eight years to build and was completed in 1894. At the time it represented a major feat in engineering and design. Dulwich Village was or...Read more
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2. Now in South East London
The South Bank area contains many big London attractions and is a thriving area of arts and culture with The Southbank Centre at its heart. This section of Southend-on-Sea is a magnet for tourists. Southend-on-Sea includes the areas of London Bridge, Waterloo, Peckham, Camberwell, Deptford, Greenwich, Lewisham, Crystal Palace, Dulwich, Woolwich, Blackheath and Sydenham.
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3. Events in South East London
The London Literature Festival is just one of the major annual events to take place at the Southbank Centre. The Greenwich Comedy Festival takes place in September and includes performances from some of the big names in comedy. The Rotherhithe Festival is a community event in July involving fun activities and music for all the family. Lewisham People's Day takes place in July a...Read more
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4. Attractions in South East London
The London Dungeon tells 1,000 years of gruesome London history and includes shows, two scary rides and exhibits dedicated to Sweeny Todd, Jack the Ripper and the Great Fire of London. It is one of the capital's main attractions. The Tate Modern sits on London's South Bank and has five floors containing modern and contemporary art. Exhibitions change regularly, and there are pl...Read more
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5. Things To Do in South East London
Dulwich Park covers 29 hectares and includes historic features, picnic spots, a large children's playground, cafe and a popular cycle hire outlet. The Francis Peek centre in the park has a varied programme of activities to suit everyone. Maritime Greenwich is home to the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, the Fan Museum and Greenwich Market. There are plenty of gr...Read more
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6. Business in South East London
Peckham's Rye Lane is the place to go for rice, spice, fruit and vegetables from all over the world, while Lordship Lane, in Dulwich, offers trendy restaurants, bars and cafes and shops selling fashion and jewellery. Hay's Galleria, in London Bridge, has great shopping facilities that offer a calmer alternative to the busy West End. This area also has numerous restaurants and c...Read more
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7. Transport in South East London
Waterloo train station is one of the main transport hubs in Southend-on-Sea and offers good links to towns and cities across the UK. The main Underground stations in the region include London Bridge, Waterloo, Southwark, Borough, Canada Water, Rotherhithe, Greenwich and Lewisham.
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8. Entertainment in South East London
A major entertainment venue in Southend-on-Sea is the Southbank Centre, which consists of the Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery, Purcell Room and Queen Elizabeth Hall. The programme of events includes live music, dance, literature and spoken word, comedy and shows for families and children. Southwark Playhouse is a theatre based within the vaults of London Bridge Station an...Read more
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9. Famous Landmarks in South East London
The London Eye has become a world-famous part of the London skyline since it was built in 2000. Tower Bridge and London Bridge are historical landmarks within the South London area.
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10. Interesting Facts about South East London
The BFI IMAX cinema on the South Bank is the biggest cinema screen in Britain.
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South East London Events
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01 May 2013 - 31 May 2013
Motorsport At The Palace
Held at Crystal Palace every year, the Motorsport At The Palace event offers car enthusiasts the opportunity to get close and personal with over 200 contemporary, historic, and thoroughbred racing cars. Organised by the Sevenoaks and District Motor Club, the unique two ...more
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01 July 2013 - 31 July 2013
Lewisham People’s Day
Lewisham People’s Day has been taking place since 1984 and is a community festival. The event takes place over one day in July at Mountsfield Park. Entertainment includes music, magic, art, dance, sport, cabaret and spoken word. The performances take place on eight s ...more
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01 April 2013 - 30 April 2012
London Marathon
Hundreds of spectators line the streets to see the London Marathon runners pass through this region of the city. Thousands of serious runners and charity runners, many in fancy dress, follow the route of this famous 26-mile race, parts of which pass through East Centra ...more
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01 September 2013 - 30 September 2013
Greenwich Comedy Festival
This week-long festival of fun takes place in the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College on the banks of the River Thames in September. Many of the top names in British comedy appear at the event inside a Big Top designed specially for the festival. Big names to have ...more
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South East London Blog
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Awards handed out to top citizens
Dedicated citizens have been given awards as a thank you for their efforts in improving their communities. A total of 39 awards were given to individuals and community groups during the Southwark Civic Awards ceremony in St...
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Pupil’s poster turned into hoarding
Youngster Alexis Reene has seen her artwork made into giant hoardings after winning a competition. Alexis, 10, from the John Donne primary school, in Peckham, won a contest to design a safety poster for a building site in Queen’s Road, Peckham. She unveiled...
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Can students save the pond?
A charity has called on local students for help in saving their dying pond. The Chislehurst Society is hoping students from Greenwich University can come up with a solution to salvage the Prickend Pond. The pond, off Chislehurst High...
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Spruced up street in line for awards
A street has been nominated for two top awards after being given a major facelift. Venn Street, in Clapham has been hailed a huge success story after a project between residents and the local council turned it into an ‘urban oasis’. The scheme,...
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