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Society And Culture in Southwark

Tate Modern
Collection of international modern art from 1900 to the present day. Includes searchable database of artworks.

Britain At War Experience
History of the second world war as seen by Londoners.

Community Recycling In Southwark Project
Information on community recycling projects.

Culturesouthwark
Southwark Culture, Arts, Heritage & International Services.

Brunel Engine House And Thames Tunnel, Rotherhithe
Looks at the history of the Brunel Engine House, the Thames Tunnel at Rotherhithe, and the careers of Marc Brunel and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Southwark Action For Voluntary Organisations
Umbrella group for voluntary sector groups in the borough.

Borough Market
Wholesale fruit and vegetable market, now being brought to life as 'London's Larder', a centre for high quality food and drink.

The London Bridge Museum
Project to create a museum devoted to London's first river crossing. Includes Flash-based animations of the bridge's history and the plans for the museum.

Southwark Bereavement Care
Bereavement support, advice and information. Services include self help guide, counselling, online help, e-counselling, advice for young people. All services are free and confidential.

The Dulwich Society
Covers Planning and Architecture, Traffic and Transport, Trees, Wildlife, Local History and Gardening.

Rotherhithe & Bermondsey Local History Group
Includes diary of events.

Hay's Galleria
Riverside venue with shops, restaurants, bars and craft stalls. Exhibition and event programme and function hire.

Mayflower 1620 Ltd
Guide to Southwark attractions and history.

A Popular History Of Bermondsey
A basic annotated timeline with links to illustrations related to the history of Bermondsey.

London Fire Brigade Museum
Museum of the London Fire Brigade. Contacts, opening times and list of items available from the gift shop.

Borough Music School
After-school music lessons. Photos and concert details.

Vinopolis
Visitor attraction and events venue dedicated to the world of wine. Information on visits, winetasting events, restaurants and shop.

Time And Talents Association
Rotherhite and Bermondsey-based community charity. Annual reports and programme of activities.

Bankside Open Spaces Trust
Maintains and promotes green spaces in North Southwark. Contains newsletter and guide to activities.

Design Museum
London's museum of international contemporary design. Flash and HTML versions available.

Inspire - The Crypt At St Peter's
Community and education project in a church crypt.

Tower Bridge Experience
History and visitor information for this Victorian bridge, designed by Sir Horace Jones.

Bramah's Museum Of Tea And Coffee
History of tea and coffee, exhibition programme and visitor information.

Clink Prison Museum
Information for visitors and details of corporate hospitality services.

Southwark Cyclists
Local group of the London Cycling Campaign. Includes newsletter, campaigns and training schemes.

Old Operating Theatre, Museum And Herb Garret
Britain's oldest operating theatre. Panoramic views and details of lectures and events for children.

Glass Darkly
Christian rock-pop band based in Bermondsey. Contains history, biographies, audio files, lyrics and photographs. [Flash required]

Volunteers In Action Southwark
Matches volunteers with suitable opportunities.

Se1 Luv
Youth group in the Elephant & Castle area.

The Story Of Southwark Pool
An interactive journey through the history of the Thames shore in Southwark.

Shakespeare's Globe
Unofficial information about past and present productions.

Remember The Elephant?
Project collecting memories of the Elephant & Castle area.

The Golden Hinde
Replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship. Includes visitor information and activity programmes for schools and families.

Hms Belfast
Warship converted into a tourist attraction moored on the Thames. Includes history of the ship, details of what's on, visitor information and corporate hospitality.