Southwark

American

[suhth-erk] / ˈsʌð ərk /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England, S of the Thames.

Southwark British

/ ˈsʌðək /

noun

a borough of S central Greater London, on the River Thames: site of the Globe Theatre, now reconstructed; the former docks and warehouses have been redeveloped. Pop: 253 800 (2003 est). Area: 29 sq km (11 sq miles)

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He was freed on unconditional bail until a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on 29 October.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Adikalie mainly subcontracts to young people across Southwark, helping them to gain work experience, and while he hopes to keep offering these opportunities, he worries poor mobile service could hold the company back.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

At Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, Glitter appeared via video-link from prison to enter his pleas.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

The 37-year-old singer pleaded guilty to his involvement in the incident as he entered a change of plea during a hearing at London’s Southwark Crown Court, the Associated Press reported.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

When we heard the bells in Southwark ringing vespers, we. were reluctant to return—not just the country boy, I think, but all of us.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

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