Walworth Society
@walworthsociety.bsky.social
Walworth, Southwark. SE17 & SE1. History, Heritage, Community, Neighbourhood, Green Spaces & Environment.
Don't miss the Walworth Society's early November newsletter just out.
Lots going on across SE17!
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Lots going on across SE17!
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Latest Walworth News - Early November 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Don't miss the Walworth Society's early November newsletter just out.
Lots going on across SE17!
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Lots going on across SE17!
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Good news that the Beehive PH Asset of Community Value designation is confirmed by Southwark Council as being extended to 2030.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Good news that the Beehive PH Asset of Community Value designation is confirmed by Southwark Council as being extended to 2030.
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Latest Walworth Society newsletter here...tons going on locally over the next couple of weeks
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Latest Walworth News - Mid October 2025
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October 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Latest Walworth Society newsletter here...tons going on locally over the next couple of weeks
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Great to see that the three clocks on the tower at 33 Manor Place are all working again (Photo taken at 4.15pm!).
September 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Great to see that the three clocks on the tower at 33 Manor Place are all working again (Photo taken at 4.15pm!).
News that the new Bakerloop bus service from TfL and @mayoroflondon.bsky.social begins on Saturday 27th Sept and is free to use from the 27 September to 4 October
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September 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
News that the new Bakerloop bus service from TfL and @mayoroflondon.bsky.social begins on Saturday 27th Sept and is free to use from the 27 September to 4 October
More info:
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Little Colombia, Walworth Road. #FingerpostFriday
September 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Little Colombia, Walworth Road. #FingerpostFriday
1/2 All the Walworth News in the latest WS Newsletter: walworthsociety.co.uk/2025/09/16/w...
Inc. WS meeting 7pm Weds 17th Sept; new Walworth Garden Workshops; Urban Elephant - Sat 20th Sept; stories from the Elephant & Castle's past - the Crocodile on the Bus - Sat 1st Nov 2.30pm;
Inc. WS meeting 7pm Weds 17th Sept; new Walworth Garden Workshops; Urban Elephant - Sat 20th Sept; stories from the Elephant & Castle's past - the Crocodile on the Bus - Sat 1st Nov 2.30pm;
September 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
1/2 All the Walworth News in the latest WS Newsletter: walworthsociety.co.uk/2025/09/16/w...
Inc. WS meeting 7pm Weds 17th Sept; new Walworth Garden Workshops; Urban Elephant - Sat 20th Sept; stories from the Elephant & Castle's past - the Crocodile on the Bus - Sat 1st Nov 2.30pm;
Inc. WS meeting 7pm Weds 17th Sept; new Walworth Garden Workshops; Urban Elephant - Sat 20th Sept; stories from the Elephant & Castle's past - the Crocodile on the Bus - Sat 1st Nov 2.30pm;
News of a great classical musical event coming up in St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square, SE17 3QU on Friday 26 September 2025 at 19:45. Tickets £2 to £20 from OUTSAVVY link.outsavvy.com/quintessential.
NB 20% off for SE17 residents – use code SE17 on Outsavvy
More details: fb.me/e/3GkPEsQCn
NB 20% off for SE17 residents – use code SE17 on Outsavvy
More details: fb.me/e/3GkPEsQCn
September 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
News of a great classical musical event coming up in St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square, SE17 3QU on Friday 26 September 2025 at 19:45. Tickets £2 to £20 from OUTSAVVY link.outsavvy.com/quintessential.
NB 20% off for SE17 residents – use code SE17 on Outsavvy
More details: fb.me/e/3GkPEsQCn
NB 20% off for SE17 residents – use code SE17 on Outsavvy
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...and Southwark News again for news that an operator has applied to make use of the retail space as a bingo hall in the now defunct Costa on the Walworth Road.
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Walworth Road could get a new bingo hall and Peckham’s railway arches could be home to a golf simulator and Brazilian Jiu-
A bingo hall in Walworth, a golf simulator venue and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Peckham are among the latest
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September 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
...and Southwark News again for news that an operator has applied to make use of the retail space as a bingo hall in the now defunct Costa on the Walworth Road.
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Thanks to Southwark News for the news that yet another Sainsburys is coming to the SE17 area
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Old Mercato Metropolitano venue set to become a Sainsbury’s Local
A planning application has been submitted to convert a venue formerly occupied by Mercato Metropolitano on Walworth Road into a
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September 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Thanks to Southwark News for the news that yet another Sainsburys is coming to the SE17 area
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Thanks so much to Henry Long for a great write-up of the recent Walworth History Through Song event in St Peter's Church in Church Times
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Music review: Walworth History Through Song (St Peter’s, Walworth)
Henry Long reviews a celebratory programme
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September 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Thanks so much to Henry Long for a great write-up of the recent Walworth History Through Song event in St Peter's Church in Church Times
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
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So much going on in Walworth over the next few weeks! Have a glance at our newsletter and come along to events if you are free.
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September 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
So much going on in Walworth over the next few weeks! Have a glance at our newsletter and come along to events if you are free.
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Loads of fun activities at Nursery Row Park, Walworth on 4th September, to celebrate the new play equipment @walworthse17.bsky.social @walworthsociety.bsky.social @stpeterswalworth.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Loads of fun activities at Nursery Row Park, Walworth on 4th September, to celebrate the new play equipment @walworthse17.bsky.social @walworthsociety.bsky.social @stpeterswalworth.bsky.social
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1/2 Lots going on in latest WS newsletter. WS mtg 7pm this Weds 18th June; @lb-southwark.bsky.social Walworth Neighbourhood Engagement meeting - 6pm Thurs 26th June; TfL’s Bakerloop Consultation Outcome; BRIXTON CALLING at Swk Playhouse (23 July to 16 Aug)...
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June 16, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/2 Lots going on in latest WS newsletter. WS mtg 7pm this Weds 18th June; @lb-southwark.bsky.social Walworth Neighbourhood Engagement meeting - 6pm Thurs 26th June; TfL’s Bakerloop Consultation Outcome; BRIXTON CALLING at Swk Playhouse (23 July to 16 Aug)...
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1/2 Latest WS newsletter just out. Lots going on!
Upcoming WS meeting 7pm Weds 18th June; object to proposed 17-storey tower overlooking Kennington Park;
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survey for businesses in Walworth Rd, East St & Camberwell Rd...
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Upcoming WS meeting 7pm Weds 18th June; object to proposed 17-storey tower overlooking Kennington Park;
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survey for businesses in Walworth Rd, East St & Camberwell Rd...
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May 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
1/2 Latest WS newsletter just out. Lots going on!
Upcoming WS meeting 7pm Weds 18th June; object to proposed 17-storey tower overlooking Kennington Park;
@lb-southwark.bsky.social
survey for businesses in Walworth Rd, East St & Camberwell Rd...
walworthsociety.co.uk/2025/05/31/w...
Upcoming WS meeting 7pm Weds 18th June; object to proposed 17-storey tower overlooking Kennington Park;
@lb-southwark.bsky.social
survey for businesses in Walworth Rd, East St & Camberwell Rd...
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South London Press has printed its last issue. Very sad, but not surprising. In later years it only survived thanks to its excellent sports coverage (ironically, in the last week Charlton and the Dons have been promoted and Palace have won the cup!).
But many will remember it fondly, including me.
But many will remember it fondly, including me.
May 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
South London Press has printed its last issue. Very sad, but not surprising. In later years it only survived thanks to its excellent sports coverage (ironically, in the last week Charlton and the Dons have been promoted and Palace have won the cup!).
But many will remember it fondly, including me.
But many will remember it fondly, including me.
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Friends: a really exciting job opportunity for a Heritage Manager to lead on our
NLHF-backed Building Beyond project for St Peter's 200th! Pls share! @walworthsociety.bsky.social @walworthse17.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
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NLHF-backed Building Beyond project for St Peter's 200th! Pls share! @walworthsociety.bsky.social @walworthse17.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
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Heritage Manager | St Peter's Church, Walworth | CharityJob
Apply now for Heritage Manager. , £41,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
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May 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Friends: a really exciting job opportunity for a Heritage Manager to lead on our
NLHF-backed Building Beyond project for St Peter's 200th! Pls share! @walworthsociety.bsky.social @walworthse17.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
#heritagefund #nationallottery charityjob.co.uk/jobs/st-pete...
NLHF-backed Building Beyond project for St Peter's 200th! Pls share! @walworthsociety.bsky.social @walworthse17.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
#heritagefund #nationallottery charityjob.co.uk/jobs/st-pete...
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#OnThisDay 109 years ago three South London stations closed as a WW1 economy but never reopened: Walworth Road (pictured), Battersea Park Road, and Camberwell (subject to recent reopening studies). More info
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April 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
#OnThisDay 109 years ago three South London stations closed as a WW1 economy but never reopened: Walworth Road (pictured), Battersea Park Road, and Camberwell (subject to recent reopening studies). More info
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Following a successful trial, Southwark Council is making a new bookable bay system on Walworth Road permanent.
Developed with Grid Smarter Cities, the project involves delivery drivers booking kerbside drop-off slots in advance using an app.
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Developed with Grid Smarter Cities, the project involves delivery drivers booking kerbside drop-off slots in advance using an app.
www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/wa...
April 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Following a successful trial, Southwark Council is making a new bookable bay system on Walworth Road permanent.
Developed with Grid Smarter Cities, the project involves delivery drivers booking kerbside drop-off slots in advance using an app.
www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/wa...
Developed with Grid Smarter Cities, the project involves delivery drivers booking kerbside drop-off slots in advance using an app.
www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/wa...
Coming up the latest Walworth History Through Song event -telling stories from the history of West Walworth.
The next Walworth History Through Song event will be held at 6.30pm on Sat 3rd May at St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square, SE17 3QU.
Tickets are FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walworth-h...
The next Walworth History Through Song event will be held at 6.30pm on Sat 3rd May at St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square, SE17 3QU.
Tickets are FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walworth-h...
April 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Coming up the latest Walworth History Through Song event -telling stories from the history of West Walworth.
The next Walworth History Through Song event will be held at 6.30pm on Sat 3rd May at St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square, SE17 3QU.
Tickets are FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walworth-h...
The next Walworth History Through Song event will be held at 6.30pm on Sat 3rd May at St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square, SE17 3QU.
Tickets are FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walworth-h...
1/2 Latest Walworth news! 7pm Thursday evening (10th April) WS meeting looking at the future of the W Rd as a high street; Royal British Legion - Braganza St: Room Hire; Walworth Living Room, Surrey Square - re-opens Friday 11th April....
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April 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
1/2 Latest Walworth news! 7pm Thursday evening (10th April) WS meeting looking at the future of the W Rd as a high street; Royal British Legion - Braganza St: Room Hire; Walworth Living Room, Surrey Square - re-opens Friday 11th April....
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Thanks so much!! We're very grateful and very excited! Please search 'Father Andrew 200 Miles' if you'd like to sponsor or join me in riding 200 miles for our bicentenary! :-) #heritagefund #nationallottery
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The church of @stpeterswalworth.bsky.social has been awarded £438k development funding by National Heritage Lottery Fund as a stepping stone towards larger funding for major restoration of the grade I listed building
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April 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Thanks so much!! We're very grateful and very excited! Please search 'Father Andrew 200 Miles' if you'd like to sponsor or join me in riding 200 miles for our bicentenary! :-) #heritagefund #nationallottery
@walworthsociety.bsky.social @lb-southwark.bsky.social
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🏘️ - We’re proposing changes to our Housing Allocations Scheme, to help make sure council homes go to people who need them most
👪 - In Southwark as across London there is huge demand for council homes, with more than 18,000 people on the housing waiting list
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👪 - In Southwark as across London there is huge demand for council homes, with more than 18,000 people on the housing waiting list
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March 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🏘️ - We’re proposing changes to our Housing Allocations Scheme, to help make sure council homes go to people who need them most
👪 - In Southwark as across London there is huge demand for council homes, with more than 18,000 people on the housing waiting list
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👪 - In Southwark as across London there is huge demand for council homes, with more than 18,000 people on the housing waiting list
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1/2 Early March Walworth Society newsletter just out. Lots of news! Next WS mtg-7pm Weds 19th March; Lidl coming to the Walworth Rd; @lb-southwark.bsky.social publishes Town Centre Action Plan for E&C & Walworth; protests in Peckham abt Aylesham redev't...
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March 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
1/2 Early March Walworth Society newsletter just out. Lots of news! Next WS mtg-7pm Weds 19th March; Lidl coming to the Walworth Rd; @lb-southwark.bsky.social publishes Town Centre Action Plan for E&C & Walworth; protests in Peckham abt Aylesham redev't...
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