Film of the Month - Borough High Street: A Sense of History
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Borough High Street, c.1930s (ref. P4416)
Summary
A film about the story of Borough High Street and why it became the main thoroughfare to the Thames and the city.
Event Details
Address:Southwark Archives c/o John Harvard Library
211 Borough High Street
London
Post code:SE1 1JA
Tickets:Please email Southwark Archives at archives@southwark.gov.uk to request a viewing. Headphones provided or bring your own. Maximum two people viewing at a time. No food or drink allowed.
Telephone:020 7525 0232
Email: archives@southwark.gov.uk
Description
We are familiar with writers like Chaucer, Dickens and Shakespeare who were influenced by the area but the street’s history goes way back before even Chaucer’s time. Local archaeologist at the time, Mike Hammerson, explains why Borough High Street was formed and gives a fascinating insight into the structure of the land during and after Roman times and how discoveries of Roman buildings suggested a connection to the army or government. We also hear from the estate agents Field & Sons, who had a presence on the high street for over 200 years until recently, on how the area has changed. The programme also takes a look at the long tradition of trading in the area via Borough Market which was at the time the programme was made, still a wholesale market selling fruit and vegetables.Transport
By Bus:21, 35, 133, 343
By Tube:Borough; London Bridge
By Train:London Bridge
Map
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Seat available
This film does not include subtitles. Wheelchair accessible.
