South Bank

城市概覽

The South Bank has long been associated with the arts. In the Middle Ages, its position just south of the City of London, but outside the reach of its laws, made it an entertainment hub for the citizens, featuring everything from theatres to prostitution (both illegal in the medieval City). This waned for a time as customs changed but waxed again in modern times. In 1951 the "Festival of Britain" was held on this site, intended to give the nation a sense of recovery after the war, and the area was redeveloped to accommodate it. Much of the Southbank Centre dates from this event, as can be inferred from its brutalist concrete architecture. Further around the curve of the Thames, almost directly opposite the City, is the area known as Bankside. This straightforward name is derived from the equally uncomplicated Middle English Banke syde. The same factors that shaped the South Bank were at work here and many mediaeval theatres stood here, including William Shakespeare's Globe (now marked by a replica working theatre). The rowdier neighbourhood also helped justify the Clink, one of the oldest prisons in England. Close by is Borough Market, which has been here in some form since at least the thirteenth century (and may even be Anglo-Saxon). Due to its position near the principal docks of the city, it became one of London's most important food markets in the nineteenth century and was known as "London's Larder". It retains a similar position now, although rather more fashionable and popular with "foodies" than would have been the case for its previous incarnations. Shad Thames (also known by the names Butler's Wharf and London Bridge City) is the part of this district furthest to the east. In juxtaposition to the rest of the area, the history of this part is industrial. For example, it held the largest warehouse complex in Victorian London. Now, however, its proximity to The City, just across Tower Bridge, makes its population largely city workers and its property pric

如何抵達

By tube The district is serviced by the following tube stations, all in Zone 1:

Borough (Northern line). Convenient for the eastern part of the district and Borough Market especially. Lambeth North (Bakerloo line). On the south west edge of the district, good access to Lambeth Palace and the Thames Path along the river. London Bridge (Jubilee and Northern lines). Most convenient for the eastern end of the London South Bank Walk. Southwark (Jubilee line). Near the heart of the district. Waterloo (Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo lines). In the heart of South Bank, perfect to access Riverside Walk. Also has the Waterloo & City line which directly connects to Bank (Bank of England) in the City of London. On the north bank, with easy access to this district, all in Zone 1:

Blackfriars (Circle and District lines). Walk over Blackfriars Bridge to the eastern edge of Bankside. Embankment (Bakerloo, Circle, District and Northern lines). Walk over the pedestrianised and renovated Hungerford Bridge to the Royal Festival Hall area. Beautiful views. Monument (Circle and District lines). Walk over London Bridge to Bankside and Borough Market. Tower Hill (Circle and District lines). Walk over Tower Bridge to Shad Thames. Westminster (Jubilee, Circle and District lines). Walk over Westminster Bridge to arrive at London Eye and County Hall.

By rail

South Bank 1 London Waterloo (WAT, QQW IATA), Waterloo Rd, Bishop's, SE1 8SW (tube: Waterloo BAK JUB NOR W&C ), ☏ +44 345 711 4141. London Waterloo is a terminus of trains connecting to southwest England. As of December 2023, it is the second busiest train station after London Liverpool St. South Western Railway operate all the main services from the station including Basingstoke, Reading, Windsor, Winchester, Weymouth, Portsmouth, Guildford and Salisbury. (updated Jan 2024) 2 London Waterloo East (tube: Waterloo BAK JUB NOR W&C ). London Waterloo East is the terminus for southeast trains. It is mostly used as a connect

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Landmarks

South Bank From west to east:

1 Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7LB (tube: Lambeth North BAK or Westminster CIR DIS JUB ), ☏ +44 20 7401-8865, fax: +44 20 7401-8869, [email protected]. Su–F 10:30AM–5PM, Sa 10:30AM–4PM. The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of gardening, based in the deconsecrated Church of St Mary-at-Lambeth. The exhibits cover everything from royal gardens to allotments. £5–7.50 (£4–6.50 seniors, £3.00 concessions, children free). 2 Lambeth Palace, Lambeth Palace, SE1 7JU (tube: Lambeth North BAK or Westminster CIR DIS JUB ). Only open to pre-booked guided tours. The official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury since the 13th century and now a Grade I listed building. Tours must be booked in advance and tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster. tours £10 per person + £2.50 booking fee (children free). 3 Archbishop's Park (tube: Lambeth North BAK or Westminster CIR DIS JUB ). 7:30AM–15 minutes before sunset. This park used to be the grounds of Lambeth Palace but has been a public park since 1901. In addition to the green space it provides, it contains a range of sports facilities (booking required, except for the cricket nets) and a playground. 4 The South Bank Lion (The Red Lion), Westminster Bridge, south east side (tube: Westminster CIR DIS JUB ). This statue was once the mascot of the Red Lion Brewery and stood on its roof until the brewery was demolished to make way for the Royal Festival Hall. It was moved to Waterloo and then to its present position on the bridge. Keen students of biology may notice that the statue is missing certain male body parts. It used to be anatomically correct but was deemed too lewd and scandalous when placed closer to pedestrians' eye-level and was castrated so as not to cause offence. 5 County Hall, Belvedere Rd (tube: Westminster CIR DIS JUB or Waterloo BAK JUB NOR W&C ), ☏ +44 871 663 2501. The former seat of regional London

體驗活動

1 Florence Nightingale Museum, St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Rd (tube: Waterloo BAK JUB NOR W&C , Westminster CIR DIS JUB ). Tells the story of the Lady with the Lamp. Various family events, including art workshops. In the grounds of St. Thomas' Hospital. 2 Menier Chocolate Factory, 51/53 Southwark St (tube: London Bridge JUB NOR ), ☏ +44 20 7907-7060 (theatre), +44 20 7407-3222 (gallery), [email protected]. Restaurant, theatre, gallery and bar. This small theatre adjacent to Borough Market has done spectacularly well with revivals of musicals, including Sunday in the Park with George and A Little Night Music both by Stephen Sondheim and which ran in the West End and on Broadway. 3 Namco Funscape, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB (tube: Waterloo BAK JUB NOR W&C ), ☏ +44 20 7967-1066, [email protected]. Daily 10AM–midnight. Entertainment centre including an amusement arcade, bowling alleys, ping pong tables, pool tables and bumper