Surrey Quays
District of City of London
England - United Kingdom

Thames Tunnel

The Thames Tunnel is an underwater tunnel, built beneath the River Thames in London, United Kingdom, connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping. It measures 35 feet (11 m) wide by 20 feet (6 m) high and is 1,300 feet (396 m) long, running at a depth of 75 feet (23 m) below the river's surface (measured at high tide).

Located at 51.503, -0.052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Tunnels completed in 1843, Railway tunnels in England, Transport in Southwark, Transport in Tower Hamlets, Tunnels underneath the River Thames, Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, London Overground, Grade II* listed buildings in London, Grade II* listed tunnels, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks

Rotherhithe Tunnel

The Rotherhithe Tunnel is a road tunnel crossing beneath the River Thames in East London. It connects the Ratcliff district of Limehouse in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets north of the river to Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southwark south of the river. It is designated as the A101. It was formally opened in 1908 by George Prince of Wales (later King George V), and Richard Robinson, Chairman of the London County Council.

Located at 51.5065, -0.048593 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Transport in Southwark, Transport in Tower Hamlets, Road tunnels in England, Tunnels underneath the River Thames, Tunnels completed in 1908, Rotherhithe

Surrey Commercial Docks

The Surrey Commercial Docks were a large group of docks in Rotherhithe on the south bank of the Thames in South East London. The docks operated in one form or another from 1696 to 1969. Most were subsequently filled in and redeveloped for residential housing, and the area is now known as Surrey Quays, although the name Surrey Docks is retained for the electoral ward.

Located at 51.495, -0.0383333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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London docks, Geography of Southwark, Port of London, Rotherhithe

Greenland Dock

Greenland Dock is the oldest of London's riverside wet docks, located in Rotherhithe in the area of the city now known as Docklands. It used to be part of the Surrey Commercial Docks, most of which have by now been filled in. Greenland Dock is now used purely for recreational purposes; it is one of only two functioning enclosed docks on the south bank of the River Thames.

Located at 51.4944, -0.0402361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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London docks, Geography of Southwark, Port of London, Rotherhithe

South Dock, Rotherhithe

South Dock is one of two surviving docks in the former Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe, London. It was built in 1807–1811 just south of the larger Greenland Dock, to which it is connected by a channel now known as Greenland Cut; it also has a lock giving access to the River Thames. Originally named the East Country Dock, it was renamed in 1850 when the Surrey Commercial Dock Company purchased and enlarged it. Timber and grain were the main produce imported and exported in the dock.

Located at 51.4934, -0.0357694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Southwark, London docks, Geography of Southwark, History of Southwark, Marine engineers and naval architects, Military history of London, Ports and harbours of the Thames Estuary, Redeveloped ports and waterfronts in the United Kingdom, Redevelopment projects in London, Shipbuilding in London, Shipyards on the River Thames, Marinas in England, Port of London, Rotherhithe

Canada Water

Canada Water is a freshwater lake and wildlife refuge in Rotherhithe in the Docklands in south-east London. Canada Water tube, Overground and bus station is named after the lake, and lies immediately to the north, while Surrey Quays Shopping Centre is also adjacent, sitting immediately to the south. The surrounding area, which forms the town centre of Rotherhithe, is now increasingly known as Canada Water, after the transport interchange as much as the lake itself.

Located at 51.497, -0.0482528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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London docks, Geography of Southwark, Rotherhithe, Redevelopment projects in London

The Den

The Den (previously called The New Den) is a football stadium and the home of Millwall Football Club. It is situated in South Bermondsey, South East London, almost directly adjacent to the railway line between London Bridge and New Cross Gate, and the SELCHP incinerator. It is under a quarter of a mile away from the original Den.

Located at 51.486, -0.05095 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Football venues in London, Millwall F.C., Sport in Southwark

Stave Hill

Stave Hill is an artificial hill adjacent to the 5.2-acre Stave Hill Ecological Park, it is part of Russia Dock Woodland, and is located in Rotherhithe, London. The woodland park occupies land that was previously Russia Dock and Stave Dock, both part of the Surrey Commercial Docks, which were filled in during the mid-1980s and then redeveloped by the London Docklands Development Corporation.

Located at 51.5011, -0.04019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parks and open spaces in Southwark, Rotherhithe

Execution Dock

Execution Dock was used for more than 400 years in London to execute pirates, smugglers and mutineers that had been sentenced to death by Admiralty courts. The "dock", which consisted of a scaffold for hanging, was located near the shoreline of the River Thames at Wapping. Its last executions were in 1830.

Located at 51.5033, -0.0572222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Capital punishment in the United Kingdom, London docks, Execution sites, History of Tower Hamlets, Port of London

Brunel Museum

The Brunel Museum is a museum in the Brunel Engine House, Rotherhithe, London Borough of Southwark. The Engine House was designed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel to be part of the infrastructure of the Thames Tunnel.

Located at 51.5016, -0.053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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London infrastructure, Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Technology museums in the United Kingdom, Museums in Southwark, Winners of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, Rotherhithe

The Den (defunct stadium)

The Den was the fifth football stadium occupied by Millwall F.C. in Cold Blow Lane, New Cross, London since their formation in Millwall on the Isle of Dogs in 1885 before moving to The New Den, in May 1993. The ground opened in 1910 and was the home of Millwall for 83 years. It boasted a record attendance of 48,672 (v Derby County in 1937).

Located at 51.4809, -0.048175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Millwall F.C., Defunct football venues in England, Sports venues completed in 1910

Russia Dock Woodland

Russia Dock Woodland is a long narrow park in Rotherhithe, London, created by the infilling of one of the former Surrey Commercial Docks. The former Russia Dock was originally used for the importing of timber from Norway, Russia and Sweden. The soft wood, known as "deal wood", was mostly used for newsprint and for manufacturing furniture. Following the closure of the docks in the 1970s, the area was redeveloped by the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC).

Located at 51.501, -0.039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Woodland in London, Parks and open spaces in Southwark, London docks, Redeveloped ports and waterfronts in the United Kingdom, Rotherhithe

Wapping Hydraulic Power Station

The Wapping Hydraulic Power Station (built 1890) was originally run by the London Hydraulic Power Company in Wapping, London, England. Originally it operated using steam and later it was converted to use electricity. It was used to power machinery, including lifts (elevators), across London. The Tower Subway was used to transfer the power, and steam, to districts south of the river.

Located at 51.5067, -0.0525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Infrastructure completed in 1890, London infrastructure, Arts centres in London, Contemporary art galleries in the United Kingdom, Cultural and educational buildings in London, Restaurants in London, Buildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, Grade II* listed buildings in London, Grade II* listed industrial buildings, Visitor attractions in Tower Hamlets

Wapping Wall

Wapping Wall is a street located in the East End of London at Wapping. It runs parallel to the northern bank of the River Thames, with many converted warehouses facing the river. On this street is the Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, built in 1890 and closed in 1977. It is now run as an arts centre and restaurant. Opposite on the south side of the street and next to the river is The Prospect of Whitby, a historic public house.

Located at 51.5064, -0.0530556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Streets in Tower Hamlets

Spa Road Junction rail crash

The Spa Road Junction rail crash was an accident on the British railway system which occurred during the peak evening rush hour of 8 January 1999 at Spa Road Junction in Bermondsey, southeast London.

Located at 51.49, -0.0544444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Transport in Southwark, Transport in Lewisham, Railway accidents in London, Railway accidents in 1999, 1999 in London

South Bermondsey

South Bermondsey is an area of southeast London, England. It is a largely industrial area and has been the home of Millwall Football Club since 1993 when the club moved to its new stadium The Den in Zampa Road. The area is served by South Bermondsey railway station, with a possible future station at Surrey Canal Road. Nearby neighbourhoods include New Cross, Bermondsey, Peckham and Rotherhithe.

Located at 51.4867, -0.0583333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Areas of London, Districts of Southwark

St Olave's Hospital

St Olave's Hospital was a general hospital serving the Rotherhithe area of London until its closure in 1985.

Located at 51.4967, -0.0541667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Defunct hospitals in London, 1985 disestablishments, Former buildings and structures of Southwark, Rotherhithe

Southwark Park

Southwark Park is located in Rotherhithe, in central South East London, and is managed by the London Borough of Southwark. It first opened in 1869 by the Metropolitan Board of Works as one of its first parks. It was designed by Alexander McKenzie and covers 63 acres . http://www. southwark. gov. uk/YourServices/ParksSection/AZParks/southwarkparkhistory. html It received £2.5 million from the National Lottery's Heritage Lottery Fund in 1998 which enabled large parts of the park to be refurbished.

Located at 51.495, -0.056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parks and open spaces in Southwark, Rotherhithe

New Cross Stadium

New Cross Stadium, Hornshay Street, Old Kent Road, in South East London was opened in the early 1900s as an athletic stadium but was mainly used for greyhound racing and speedway. The ground was adjacent to The Den, the then home of Millwall F.C. and was used as a training ground by the club when they did not have facilities of their own. The track was often referred to as 'The Frying Pan'. It was built inside the greyhound track and had banking all the way round.

Located at 51.4819, -0.0488889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Defunct greyhound racing venues, Sports venues in London, Defunct speedway venues, Demolished buildings and structures in London, 1975 disestablishments, Defunct sports venues in England

Baltic Quay

Baltic Quay is a large residential development, located in Surrey Quays in the London Borough of Southwark. Completed in 1989 during the London Docklands Development Corporation, it is largely known for its unique architecture, which won it awards from the London Docklands Development Corporation. As a result, it is considered to be a landmark development in the area.

Located at 51.493, -0.038 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Southwark, Housing in London

Southwark Park railway station

Southwark Park railway station was in southeast London on the Greenwich Line between Spa Road and Deptford. It was opened by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway on 1 October 1902, on approximately the same site as the then long-closed Commercial Dock railway station. It was close to the southern end of Southwark Park, from which it took its name. South Bermondsey on the Inner South London Line is nearby.

Located at 51.4893, -0.0531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations opened in 1902, Railway stations closed in 1915, Disused railway stations in Southwark

Canada Water bus station

Canada Water bus station serves the Surrey Quays area of the London Borough of Southwark, London, England. The station is owned and maintained by Transport for London. The bus station is easily accessed by escalator from Canada Water Station below. It is also very near to the Surrey Quays Shopping Centre. The bus station was opened in 1999 at the same time as the Jubilee Line extension to Stratford reached Canada Water. The glass-roofed bus station was designed by Eva Jiřičná.

Located at 51.4977, -0.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bus stations in London, Transport in Southwark

Commercial Dock railway station

Commercial Dock railway station was in Rotherhithe on the Greenwich Line of the South Eastern Railway, on approximately the same site as the later Southwark Park railway station. It was opened in 1856 and closed in 1867, though an alternative source quotes 1859 for the opening date. No visible trace remains.

Located at 51.4894, -0.0526 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Southwark, Railway stations opened in 1856, Railway stations closed in 1867

London Bridge – Greenwich Railway Viaduct

The London Bridge – Greenwich Railway Viaduct consists of a series of nineteen brick railway viaducts linked by road bridges between London Bridge railway station and Deptford Creek, which together make a single structure 3.45 miles in length. The structure carries the former London and Greenwich Railway line and consists of 851 semi-circular arches and 27 skew arches or road bridges.

Located at 51.49, -0.0549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway bridges in London, Viaducts in the United Kingdom

King's Stairs Gardens

King's Stairs Gardens is a park in London.

Located at 51.5003, -0.0572222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parks and open spaces in London