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Transport in the London Borough of Southwark

  • Tower BridgeBy the late 1870s, London's East End had swelled to include nearly 40% of the city's population. This demographic shift created an urgent need for a new…
  • Thames TunnelMarc Brunel patented the tunnelling shield in January 1818. This revolutionary device supported unlined ground to prevent collapses during excavation.