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Southwark celebrates 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth
Wednesday 8 February 2012 - London SE1 website team
Southwark Cathedral and Charles Dickens Primary School led the local celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens with a range of events.
Southbank Centre launches Valentine's gifts incorporating honey from RFH hives
Friday 3 February 2012 - London SE1 website team
The 'Bee my honey' range has been created by designers Tina Tsang and Charlotte Sale and incorporates honey from the Royal Festival Hives at Southbank Centre.
Borough Market blue plaque unveiled by Mayor of Southwark
Thursday 2 February 2012 - London SE1 website team
A blue plaque recognising Borough Market's status as "London's oldest fruit and veg market" has been unveiled by the Mayor of Southwark.
'Book bin' installed at Waterloo recycling point
Saturday 28 January 2012 - London SE1 website team
A charity 'book bin' has been added to the recycling point outside Waterloo Millennium Green in Baylis Road.
Peckham photographic portraits exhibited in Bermondsey Square
Thursday 12 January 2012 - London SE1 website team
Photographic portraits of Peckham residents taken in the aftermath of last summer's riots have gone on display in Bermondsey Square.
Peta Bridle's Borough in Pictures exhibition
Friday 30 December 2011 - London SE1 website team
Drawings and paintings of Borough Market and nearby streets feature in Peta Bridle's exhibition at Southwark Cathedral.
Triple honours for Royal Oak
Wednesday 28 December 2011 - London SE1 website team
The Royal Oak in Tabard Street has been honoured with two awards and inclusion in a new book on important pubs.
Snowsfields pupil designs winning Borough Market Christmas card
Thursday 15 December 2011 - London SE1 website team
Bisola, whose drawing won a Christmas card competition, has visited Borough market with her class.
Southbank Centre's winter garden grotto on Queen Elizabeth Hall roof
Tuesday 13 December 2011 - London SE1 website team
The rooftop garden at the Queen Elizabeth Hall - one of the success stories of this summer's Festival of Britain 60th anniversary celebrations - has reopened with a winter twist.
Borough Market hosts community Christmas lunch for older locals
Tuesday 13 December 2011 - London SE1 website team
More than 100 older Southwark residents sat down to lunch in the Jubilee Market at Borough Market on Sunday at the market's annual Christmas event for the local community.
Jim Carter presents landscape photography prize at National Theatre
Monday 12 December 2011 - London SE1 website team
Downton Abbey star Jim Carter visited the National Theatre last week for the opening of the 'Take a View: Landscape Photographer of the Year 2011' exhibition.
Shakespeare's Globe launches exclusive range of beer
Saturday 10 December 2011 - London SE1 website team
The Swan at Shakespeare's Globe has introduced its own label stout, ale and lager in time for Christmas.
Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market Christmas trees lit up
Thursday 8 December 2011 - London SE1 website team
The Christmas tree lights in Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market were switched on simultaneously on Wednesday evening during Better Bankside's annual service for local businesses and their employees.
Eileen Gamblin retires after four decades of service
Thursday 8 December 2011 - London SE1 website team
There was a champagne toast to Eileen Gamblin as she stepped down from her catering role at Christ Church in Blackfriars Road after 44 years.
Donate a Christmas gift for homeless people in Southwark
Sunday 4 December 2011 - London SE1 website team
Better Bankside is inviting local residents and workers to donate a Christmas present for homeless and vulnerably-housed people in Southwark.
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