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Southwark Bridge crosses the River Thames and has the least traffic of the Thames bridges. The original bridge was built in 1819, designed by John Rennie, the Elder, who pioneered the use of structural cast iron. The original bridge was nicknamed the "The Iron Bridge" as it was made of cast irons. The owners went bankrupt, and the Bridge House Estates acquired the bridge, then a new bridge was designed and was opened in June 1921. There are several places tourist in London can visit that are nearby; here are some of them below:

Places to visit near Southwark Bridge

The Globe theatre is a few minutes walk from the bridge, and tourists will be able to experience the excellent work of the legendary William Shakespeare. The Clink Prison Museum is also nearby.

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My name is Raphael Granado and I am currently living in Bermondsey, I have been I living in London since 2007. I love to eat food, cook food and watch anime as well. One of my goals in life is to increase the awareness of Filipino food, make the ...