London Borough of Southwark

Ares 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 ot the "City"). Other districts within the Borough include Rotherhithe and Dulwich.

LGBT history

The Southwark Diocese Lesbian and Gay Network was formed in 1993.

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".

In 2009 Cllr Jeff Hook became mayor of Southwark with his civil partner, Mr Alvin Foo Onn Lee, as his official consort.

In 2010, Southwark Council honoured Peter Tatchell with a Blue Plaque.

Bede House offers practical and emotional support and advice to members of the LGBT community who are experiencing domestic violence or hate crime.

External sites

http://www.southwarklgbtnetwork.com/page10.htm. Southwark LGBT History. Accessed: 2013-05-29. (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/6GyocSG1E)