Local history and heritage news
Sculpture to be installed commemorating the life of Charles Dickens
Published: 7 February 2012
An innovative piece of public art to celebrate the life of Charles Dickens will be installed in Southwark this year, to celebrate the 200th birthday of the famous novelist.
Plea issued for safe return of Salter statue
Published: 2 December 2011
The last remaining relative of Dr Alfred Salter - one of Britain's great social reformers whose statue was stolen by metal thieves - today issued an urgent appeal for its safe return.
From a Bermondsey champion swimmer to a world music star – a chance to hear real stories from the Elephant and Castle
Published: 1 December 2011
The Cuming Museum’s exhibition Elephant in focus: home from home is now open, and it presents a snapshot of the Elephant and Castle at the beginning of the 21st century.
Southwark offers £1,000 reward following Salter statue theft
Published: 22 November 2011
Council chiefs are offering a £1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of metal thieves who stole a much loved bronze statue of one of London's greatest social reformers.
Southwark Folk – an inner London borough explores its history through folk
Published: 17 June 2011
The Cuming Museum is hosting a free evening of songs on a Southwark theme by local singer/songwriters, on Friday 24 June.
Praise for Elephant and Castle inspired play
Published: 3 November 2010
Southwark's culture chief has hailed a production which brings to life the oral history of the soon to be regenerated Elephant and Castle.
Southwark’s Black History Month gets underway with fashion show
Published: 28 September 2010
A special fashion show is to kick off this year’s Black History Month at its launch in Southwark on 2 October
Bermondsey Abbey joins Henry Cooper and Enid Blyton
Published: 15 September 2010
A blue plaque was presented to its oldest recipient at the weekend, when Bermondsey Abbey, founded in 1082, was honoured with the award.
