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London Overground Windrush line train in platform 14 at London Bridge

London Overground Windrush line train in platform 14 at London Bridge

Platform 14 and 15 buffer stops at London Bridge with an Overground and Southern service in

Platform 14 and 15 buffer stops at London Bridge with an Overground and Southern service in

The far end of platform 14 where the class 378 is

The far end of platform 14 where the class 378 is

A lil bit of train nerdery on the way home πŸ€“πŸš‰

07.03.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Old Kent Road fire station, carrying out 64m ladder training, joined by crews from across Southwark Borough to practise coordination and safety for high-rise incidents.
@bsky.app @london-fire.bsky.social

07.03.2026 19:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Has GPS destroyed the art of maps? These Enlightenment masters show us how it’s done An exhibition at Tefaf Maastricht presents 18th-century city plans not merely as scientific tools of the age, but great works of art in their own right

Old maps of Southwark on show in Maastricht www.ft.com/content/dfe5...

07.03.2026 12:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 2 bed flat to rent - Β£7,500 pcm (Β£1,731 pw) OpenRent - UK present this 2 bedroom flat to rent in Blackfriars Road, London, SE1

Β£7,500-a-month flat in the One Blackfriars tower advertised as "student property" www.onthemarket.com/details/1896...

07.03.2026 11:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This new branch of Greggs was this week given the green light by Southwark Council

06.03.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in London’s rebel history: a crowd pelts the hangman, Southwark, 1769 In the β€˜High Street, Southwark’, on Monday 6 March 1769. β€œa tradesman, convicted of wilful and corrupt perjury, stood in and upon the Pillory, and was severely treated by the populace. They also pe…

#OnThisDay in London's rebel history: a crowd attacks the public hangman, Southwark, 1769
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06.03.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@se1.news Join us tonight! Wcdg general meeting 1830-2030 Old Vic Rooftop Space. Pls RT thanks www.wcdg.org.uk/home/general...

04.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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City of London Corporation has applied to Southwark Council for certificate of lawfulness for flying of Pride flag from Tower Bridge during Pride month planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-appli...
Lambeth Council recently approved flying of Progress Pride flag from St Thomas' Hospital

04.03.2026 10:41 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning Bluesky #greysky

04.03.2026 09:55 πŸ‘ 73 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Old drawing of the Bankside area of London, with a road going from the north to the south from the Thames. There are buildings along the river.

Old drawing of the Bankside area of London, with a road going from the north to the south from the Thames. There are buildings along the river.

Gravel Street, now Hopton Street, in 1500 on a map known as the Civitas Londonium or Agas Map. The building on the left is Paris Garden Parish Mansion, better known as Holland’s Leaguer. 🧡 πŸ—ƒοΈ

04.03.2026 08:39 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Met: "Waterloo & South Bank officers stopped a man riding illegally converted e-bike. He attempted to evade detention [&] officers sustained minor injuries. A search uncovered a police‑style baton, & he was arrested for possession of offensive weapon, as well as offences relating to illegal e-bike."

04.03.2026 09:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A night view of The Shard and Tower Bridge. The water is dark and textured, with a long red reflection along the water, centre of picture.

A night view of The Shard and Tower Bridge. The water is dark and textured, with a long red reflection along the water, centre of picture.

More London at night - the lights are very bright, and the reflection textures in the river in the foreground are amazing

More London at night - the lights are very bright, and the reflection textures in the river in the foreground are amazing

A rising moon centred in Tower Bridge. A London night scene, seen from the river.

A rising moon centred in Tower Bridge. A London night scene, seen from the river.

A full moon over Docklands. The frame is centred on Canary Wharf.

A full moon over Docklands. The frame is centred on Canary Wharf.

Got a ride up the river after dark to take pics

03.03.2026 21:43 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mayor has published the passenger numbers and revenue stats for the first ~3 months of the BL1 #Bakerloop bus service between Waterloo and Lewisham in response to an #MQT question from @hinabokharild.bsky.social

03.03.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Theatre settles High Court claim with Kevin Spacey sexual assault accuser Ruari Cannon alleges that Mr Spacey assaulted him while working as the Old Vic’s artistic director

The Old Vic has settled a High Court claim with an actor who alleges that Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted him while working as the theatre’s artistic director. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

03.03.2026 16:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo from Blackfriars Bridge towards London Bridge

A photo from Blackfriars Bridge towards London Bridge

Less dramatic this morning. Or possibly more with how red the sun was?

03.03.2026 07:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@se1.news Pls RT. WCDG general Meeting - Wed 6 March 1830 Old Vic, Backstage,Rooftop Space. In 2026 theΒ Council will beginΒ drafting a newΒ Local Plan, & theyΒ mustΒ consider residents' alternatives.Through several workshops since Nov,Β we have developedΒ key principles. Do you agree? Have your say!

02.03.2026 23:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BrewDog: List of 38 bars closing down and 11 included in rescue deal Administrators for the brewer said 38 bars are to close β€˜with immediate effect’, while 11 have been acquired in the rescue deal.

Brewdog's Tower Bridge Arms pub is among a raft of closures
uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/brewdog...

02.03.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good evening

02.03.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 114 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
The view of London from Blackfriars Bridge this morning

The view of London from Blackfriars Bridge this morning

Forgot I took this photo this morning πŸ˜…

02.03.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The National Baths were in Westminster Bridge Road

02.03.2026 09:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Borough Welsh Choir

01.03.2026 21:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On this day in 1967, The Queen officially opened the new Queen Elizabeth Hall on London's South Bank. artandhue.com/southbank

01.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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St David’s Day: The Borough Welsh Choir - based at the Welsh Chapel in Southwark Bridge Road - were featured on Radio 4’s Broadcasting House programme this morning www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

01.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Doctor Who returns to Butler's Wharf filming location 40 years on Peter Davison and Janet Fielding travel back to the London site where they filmed in 1983.

Doctor Who returns to Butler's Wharf filming location 40 years on www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

01.03.2026 09:49 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great British Bake Off winner presents Archbishop of Canterbury with housewarming cake - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis The Great British Bake Off winner Jasmine Mitchell has presented a cake to theΒ Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at Lambeth Palace as a housewarming gift.

Great British Bake Off winner Jasmine Mitchell has presented a cake to the Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at Lambeth Palace as a housewarming gift.

The cake was made with honey produced by bees in the palace garden...

premierchristian.news/us/news/arti...

01.03.2026 06:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lord Docherty was the boss of the Newcastle College Group at the time that Southwark College in The Cut joined the group

28.02.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Couple face Β£3.7m court bill after trying to stop tower that blocked light to home The London pensioners said the 17-storey tower β€˜substantially’ reduced their natural light

Bankside: a retired couple who sued developers over a 17-storey tower that blocked light to their home could now face a Β£3.7m court bill – despite winning their case.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

28.02.2026 11:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TfL: "From 06:00 until 10:00 on Sunday 1 March, the Strand underpass and Waterloo Bridge will be closed due to filming"

27.02.2026 20:40 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Seacider: blood orange infused Sussex cider, at the Roebuck in SE1. I liked it.

26.02.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mostar fans at London Bridge

There are some nervous commuters about

26.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0