Southwark Flashcards
(30 cards)
Which of the 2 Roman roads leading south from London Bridge, led to Dover?
Watling Street
Name the Norwegian King who helped King Ethelred defeat the Vikings?
King Olave
Which street in Southwark is named after King Olave?
Tooley St
Who owned the largest Manor in Southwark?
Bermondsey Abbey
Borough Market dates from which century?
13th
From which Inn did Chaucer’s pilgrims leave?
The Tabard
The present Southwark Cathedral dates from which century?
13th
The founder of which University is remembered in Southwark Cathedral?
John Harvard
Under/beside, which bridge are “Nancy’s Steps?
London Bridge
Which was the 1st purpose-built wharf in the Pool of London?
Hayes Wharf
Where was the Globe Theatre originally built?
Curtain Rd, Shoreditch
In which century was the Globe moved to Southwark?
16th
In which prison was Charles Dickens’s father held
Marshalsea
Who found it ‘Impossible’ to pass the Anchor Bankside without popping in for a pint?
Tom Cruise
Where would you find the graves of the “Winchester Geese”?
Crossbones Graveyard, Redcross Way
What is the real name of the ‘Little Dorit Church?
St George the Martyr
The New Globe Theatre was the dream of which Hollywood Director?
Sam Wanamaker
The ‘Anchor’ Bankside was once part of which brewery?
Barclay & Perkins/Courage
Where was John Harvard’s mothers Inn?
Queens Head Yard
What is the largest medieval building in London south of the Thames?
Southwark Cathedral
Name 3 Movies that were shot on location in Borough Market?
i. Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban.
ii. Bridget Jones Diaries.
iii. Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels
What is different with 1 face of the clock on the ‘Little Dorit’ Church?
The east facing clock-face is Black
What century does the present George Inn date from?
17th
The remains of which palace can still be found on Clink St?
Winchester Palace
