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[[File:Southwark areas.png|thumb|Areas of Southwark]]The '''London Borough of Southwark''' is an inner London borough south of the Thames. It was formed in 1965 from the former metropolitan boroughs of Southwark, [[Bermondsey]] and [[Camberwell]]. The original core of Southwark, on the south side of London Bridge, is also known as the "Borough" (as opposed to the "City"). Other districts within the London Borough include [[Rotherhithe]], [[Dulwich]], [[Newington]] and [[ | [[File:Southwark areas.png|thumb|Areas of Southwark]]The '''London Borough of Southwark''' is an inner London borough south of the Thames. It was formed in 1965 from the former metropolitan boroughs of Southwark, [[Bermondsey]] and [[Camberwell]]. The original core of Southwark, on the south side of London Bridge, is also known as the "Borough" (as opposed to the "City"). Other districts within the London Borough include [[Rotherhithe]], [[Dulwich]], [[Newington]], [[Peckham]] and [[Nunhead]]. | ||
==LGBT history== | ==LGBT history== | ||
The [[Southwark Diocese Lesbian and Gay Network]] was formed in 1993. | The [[Southwark Diocese Lesbian and Gay Network]] was formed in 1993. | ||
In 1995 [[Stephen Bourne]] founded the London Borough of Southwark Anti-Homophobic Forum (SAHF), a multi-agency forum that brought together local senior police officers, Southwark Council & members of the LGBT+ community. <ref> Bourne stated in 2020 'We worked at local level in our London borough. The senior police officers were on board from day one & were very positive' 'In December 1999 I was invited by our first Borough Commander to join a new police/community liaison group called the IAG (Independent Advisory Group)'</ref>. SAHF later became the LGBT Forum. | |||
In November 1996 [[LGCM]] held its 20th anniversary event at Southwark Cathedral with John Gladwin, then Bishop of [[Guildford]], as preacher. This was the first [[Anglican]] cathedral service in Britain held for gay people. | In November 1996 [[LGCM]] held its 20th anniversary event at Southwark Cathedral with John Gladwin, then Bishop of [[Guildford]], as preacher. This was the first [[Anglican]] cathedral service in Britain held for gay people. | ||
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In 2010, Southwark Council honoured [[Peter Tatchell]] with a Blue Plaque.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/09/29/gay-campaigner-peter-tatchell-honoured-with-blue-plaque/</ref> | In 2010, Southwark Council honoured [[Peter Tatchell]] with a Blue Plaque.<ref>http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/09/29/gay-campaigner-peter-tatchell-honoured-with-blue-plaque/</ref> | ||
[[Southwark Pride]] has been held at the Ivy House, | [[Southwark Pride]] has been held at the [[Ivy House]], Nunhead. | ||
==LGBT resources== | ==LGBT resources== | ||
[[Southwark LGBT Network]] was founded in 2002. Its work complements that of the [[Southwark LGBT Forum]]<ref>http://www.southwarklgbtnetwork.com/index.htm</ref> | [[Southwark LGBT Network]] was founded in 2002. Its work complements that of the [[Southwark LGBT Forum]](see SAHF above) <ref>http://www.southwarklgbtnetwork.com/index.htm</ref> | ||
[[Bede House]] offers practical and emotional support and advice to members of the LGBT community who are experiencing domestic violence or hate crime.<ref>http://www.lgbtconsortium.org.uk/directory/bede_house</ref> | [[Bede House]] offers practical and emotional support and advice to members of the LGBT community who are experiencing domestic violence or hate crime.<ref>http://www.lgbtconsortium.org.uk/directory/bede_house</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:London Boroughs]] | [[Category:London Boroughs]] | ||
[[Category:Southwark| ]] | [[Category:Southwark| ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:08, 10 July 2026
The London Borough of Southwark is an inner London borough south of the Thames. It was formed in 1965 from the former metropolitan boroughs of Southwark, Bermondsey and Camberwell. The original core of Southwark, on the south side of London Bridge, is also known as the "Borough" (as opposed to the "City"). Other districts within the London Borough include Rotherhithe, Dulwich, Newington, Peckham and Nunhead.
LGBT history
The Southwark Diocese Lesbian and Gay Network was formed in 1993.
In 1995 Stephen Bourne founded the London Borough of Southwark Anti-Homophobic Forum (SAHF), a multi-agency forum that brought together local senior police officers, Southwark Council & members of the LGBT+ community. [1]. SAHF later became the LGBT Forum.
In November 1996 LGCM held its 20th anniversary event at Southwark Cathedral with John Gladwin, then Bishop of Guildford, as preacher. This was the first Anglican cathedral service in Britain held for gay people.
In 2006 a local councillor claimed that the Borough was run by a "gay clique".[2]
In 2009 Liberal Democrat Councillor Jeff Hook became mayor of Southwark with his civil partner, Alvin Foo Onn Lee, as his official consort.[3] Cllr Hook took part in the London Pride parade that year wearing his mayoral robes and chain in the Southwark open-topped bus.[4]
In 2010, Southwark Council honoured Peter Tatchell with a Blue Plaque.[5]
Southwark Pride has been held at the Ivy House, Nunhead.
LGBT resources
Southwark LGBT Network was founded in 2002. Its work complements that of the Southwark LGBT Forum(see SAHF above) [6]
Bede House offers practical and emotional support and advice to members of the LGBT community who are experiencing domestic violence or hate crime.[7]
External links
http://www.southwarklgbtnetwork.com/page10.htm. Southwark LGBT History. Accessed: 2013-05-29. (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/6GyocSG1E)
References
- ↑ Bourne stated in 2020 'We worked at local level in our London borough. The senior police officers were on board from day one & were very positive' 'In December 1999 I was invited by our first Borough Commander to join a new police/community liaison group called the IAG (Independent Advisory Group)'
- ↑ http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2006/04/18/gay-clique-runs-southwark-muslim-councillor-claims/
- ↑ http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/06/05/southwark-votes-in-first-openly-gay-mayor/
- ↑ http://www.demotix.com/news/101537/pride-london-2009#media-100784
- ↑ http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/09/29/gay-campaigner-peter-tatchell-honoured-with-blue-plaque/
- ↑ http://www.southwarklgbtnetwork.com/index.htm
- ↑ http://www.lgbtconsortium.org.uk/directory/bede_house