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The Dark Side of Southwark

Summary

This route uncovers the area's shady side, unearthing body-snatchers, brothels, bear-baiting, criminals and prisons. The locality was known to Dickens and Shakespeare.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
2.9 miles (4.7 km)
Walking time:
00h 58m
Type:
Circular

Start location

London Bridge Station, Bridge Street

lat: 51.5054904

lon: -0.0869894

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