Obituaries
Benedict Birnberg
Well-known civil rights lawyer Benedict Birnberg, who for many years had his offices in Borough High Street, has died at the age of 93.
Leigh Hatts
Arts & culture
Why Southwark is at the centre of John Keats' story
"London Bridge, Southwark, and most critically Guy's Hospital, are at the heart of the Keats story," claims writer Suzie Grogan.
Bankside
Marion Marples 1950-2019
Marion Marples - teacher, pilgrim, community worker and co-owner of this website - died suddenly on Tuesday 30 April.
Obituaries
Obituary: David Edwards, former Provost of Southwark
Former Southwark Cathedral Provost David Edwards has died at the age of 89.
Arts & culture
Bicentenary of John Keats abandoning Guy’s Hospital training
Two hundred years ago this month John Keats left his home in Southwark as he gave up a career in medicine in favour of poetry.
History
The Old Vic: foundation stone laid 200 years ago
The foundation stone for the Royal Cobourg Theatre - now better known as The Old Vic - was laid 200 years ago on Wednesday.
