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Warning from London Bridge history for Boris's living bridge idea
This weekend celebrations are being held to mark the 800th anniversary of the completion of the first stone-built London Bridge. But why did the inhabited bridge fall out of favour?
Shirley Anne Field unveils Action for Children plaque in Exton Street
Actress Shirley Anne Field this week unveiled a plaque in Waterloo's Exton Street to mark the 140th anniversary of the opening of Action for Children's first children's home.
"Unviable" HSBC bank on Albert Embankment to close
The HSBC bank is closing its Albert Embankment branch on Friday 17 July because it is "no longer viable".
New seat encourages South Bank visitors to lie down and contemplate the sky
Peter Newman's Skystation is a circular sculpture inspired by the form of Le Corbusier's LC4 chaise longue which encourages the user to lie down and contemplate the vast expanse of space above and beyond.

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Local Business News

Gold for etc.venues in Southwark environmental awards
A conference centre near Elephant & Castle has been awarded a gold medal in recognition of its efforts at putting the environment at the heart of its day-to-day operations.

Arts Reviews

Remembering Jan Kaplicky: Architect of the Future at the Design Museum
The Design Museum's small tribute to the Czech architect who died earlier this year includes a couple of items of local interest.
The Rover at Southwark Playhouse
Aphra Behn's Restoration play The Rover is widely considered to be her most successful work.
Mariscal - Drawing Life at the Design Museum
Bright, colourful, refreshing. This exhibition is perfect for a hot summer's day in London.

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What's on

The Ashes 1st nPower Test
screenings of the live cricket in Canvey Street
Summer Food Market
Good, clean and fair food on the South Bank
Waterloo Carnival
Fri Aliens theme
The Reel Ceilidh
Fri High energy Celtic dancing
The AllStars Collective
Fri Free evening open-air music
London Bridge Anniversary Fair
Sat Stalls and entertainment on the bridge
Village Fete
Sat at Elephant & Castle
Bermondsey Carnival
Sat Spa Gardens to Southwark Park
Jazz in the Park
Sat With Centre for Young Musicians

Features

Locals create art and music inspired by More London estate
Members of local groups including Bermondsey International Parents Group and Stones End Day Centre have worked with arts charity Create to devise works inspired by the More London business estate.
Spanish Civil War's British volunteers honoured at South Bank ceremony
Broadcaster Robert Elms has paid tribute to those from Britain and elsewhere who volunteered to fight in the Spanish Civil War.
Hundreds of twins descend on St Thomas' Hospital
Several hundred twins from across Britain and a few from abroad attended a garden party at St Thomas' Hospital on Saturday.

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Small offices & desk space for rent

  • Bermondsey Street desk space to let at Mandarin