Walworth, London
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| Ordnance Survey | |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference: | Maps for TQ325785 |
| Administration | |
| London borough: | Southwark |
| Area: | Greater London |
| Region: | London |
| Nation: | England |
| Other | |
| Ceremonial county: | Greater London |
| Traditional county: | Surrey |
| Police force: | Metropolitan Police |
| Post office and telephone | |
| Post town: | LONDON |
| Postcode: | SE17 |
| Dialling code: | 0207 |
| Politics | |
| UK Parliament: | |
| London Assembly: | Lambeth and Southwark |
| European Parliament: | London |
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Walworth is a place in the London Borough of Southwark, between Camberwell and Elephant and Castle. The name Walworth probably derives its name from the old English "Wealhworth" which meant Welsh (British) farm. Walworth is 1.9 miles (3.1 km) south east of Charing Cross.
The major streets in Walworth are the Old Kent Road and Walworth Road.
Walworth is home to a number of interesting buildings including John Smith House. On Walworth Road and named in memory of the former Labour Party leader John Smith, it was a former headquarters of the Labour Party and could often be seen in news reports at election times and in the background as people came to and went from stormy meetings of the Labour Party National Executive Committee. It is now used by the London Borough of Southwark as the home for its education department. Also used to have a Zoo, which was visited by Queen Victoria.
East Street market is a major street market.
Manor Place Baths is a former wash house in Manor Place off Walworth Road. It is a grade II listed building. The exterior is preserved but the interior of the building is now part Southwark Borough Council's Manor Place Depot, and used for storing recyclable materials collected from local residents.
Famous ex-residents:
Image:Manor place baths.jpg Nearest places:
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