Walworth Society
@walworthsociety.bsky.social
Walworth, Southwark. SE17 & SE1. History, Heritage, Community, Neighbourhood, Green Spaces & Environment.
Seriously bumper Walworth Society newsletter just out -
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Update on proposed McDonald's, Walworth's Pick 'n' Mics - Sat 26th Sept, Chamber music concert at St Peter's-2pm Sat 24th Oct, St John's Church - Parish History Day videos + loads of local news snippets.
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Update on proposed McDonald's, Walworth's Pick 'n' Mics - Sat 26th Sept, Chamber music concert at St Peter's-2pm Sat 24th Oct, St John's Church - Parish History Day videos + loads of local news snippets.
September 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Seriously bumper Walworth Society newsletter just out -
walworthsociety.co.uk/2026/09/02/l...
Update on proposed McDonald's, Walworth's Pick 'n' Mics - Sat 26th Sept, Chamber music concert at St Peter's-2pm Sat 24th Oct, St John's Church - Parish History Day videos + loads of local news snippets.
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Update on proposed McDonald's, Walworth's Pick 'n' Mics - Sat 26th Sept, Chamber music concert at St Peter's-2pm Sat 24th Oct, St John's Church - Parish History Day videos + loads of local news snippets.
Early August newsletter out
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Includes guide on objecting to the series of huge digital advertisements proposed for north Southwark (3 live applications in Walworth). Plus results of Better Bus Southwark consultation and object to more flights over south London
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Includes guide on objecting to the series of huge digital advertisements proposed for north Southwark (3 live applications in Walworth). Plus results of Better Bus Southwark consultation and object to more flights over south London
July 31, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Early August newsletter out
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Includes guide on objecting to the series of huge digital advertisements proposed for north Southwark (3 live applications in Walworth). Plus results of Better Bus Southwark consultation and object to more flights over south London
walworthsociety.co.uk/2026/07/31/l...
Includes guide on objecting to the series of huge digital advertisements proposed for north Southwark (3 live applications in Walworth). Plus results of Better Bus Southwark consultation and object to more flights over south London
Early June Walworth Society newsletter just out. Don't miss our meeting on 17th June, St John's Church Parish History Day (Sat 6th June), Pullens Open Studios (5th to 7th June), the latest events at the Cinema Museum PLUS lots of local news.
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June 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Early June Walworth Society newsletter just out. Don't miss our meeting on 17th June, St John's Church Parish History Day (Sat 6th June), Pullens Open Studios (5th to 7th June), the latest events at the Cinema Museum PLUS lots of local news.
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Latest Walworth Society news just out. Lots going on across the area and tons of local events coming up.
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Latest Walworth News – April 2026
1. Walworth Society April meeting – 7pm Weds 15th April.Our next general WS meeting will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 15th April – online only. To join online please click here or go to …
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April 15, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Latest Walworth Society news just out. Lots going on across the area and tons of local events coming up.
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Packed newsletter just out. Lots of events across SE17 in the next few days including chance to see the new E&C Town Centre Square on Saturday 21st March, meeting about East St market tomorrow evening (17th March) and details of Transport hustings on 9th April.
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March 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Packed newsletter just out. Lots of events across SE17 in the next few days including chance to see the new E&C Town Centre Square on Saturday 21st March, meeting about East St market tomorrow evening (17th March) and details of Transport hustings on 9th April.
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When times are tough, real leaders step up 🙌🏾
Ali, owner of Shwarma Hut, is doing just that - keeping meals affordable for local families and quietly providing free meals to people experiencing homelessness.
This is what community looks like. Head to Walworth Road. Support local. Support Ali.
Ali, owner of Shwarma Hut, is doing just that - keeping meals affordable for local families and quietly providing free meals to people experiencing homelessness.
This is what community looks like. Head to Walworth Road. Support local. Support Ali.
March 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
When times are tough, real leaders step up 🙌🏾
Ali, owner of Shwarma Hut, is doing just that - keeping meals affordable for local families and quietly providing free meals to people experiencing homelessness.
This is what community looks like. Head to Walworth Road. Support local. Support Ali.
Ali, owner of Shwarma Hut, is doing just that - keeping meals affordable for local families and quietly providing free meals to people experiencing homelessness.
This is what community looks like. Head to Walworth Road. Support local. Support Ali.
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LB Southwark installed a blue plaque to honour Una Marson at her former home in Brunswick Square, Camberwell in 2009 and a new library in Walworth was named after her in 2024
March 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
LB Southwark installed a blue plaque to honour Una Marson at her former home in Brunswick Square, Camberwell in 2009 and a new library in Walworth was named after her in 2024
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Lidl now open. Top tip - set your home store in the Lidl app to Walworth Road for some store-specific free coupons.
February 26, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Lidl now open. Top tip - set your home store in the Lidl app to Walworth Road for some store-specific free coupons.
Latest WS newsletter just published.
Lots going on across the area inc. society meeting 18th March 7pm, Spring Urban Elephant Festival - March 21st and campaign by Friends of Burgess Park to retain Metropolitan Open Land at Southampton Way entrance to the park
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Lots going on across the area inc. society meeting 18th March 7pm, Spring Urban Elephant Festival - March 21st and campaign by Friends of Burgess Park to retain Metropolitan Open Land at Southampton Way entrance to the park
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March 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Latest WS newsletter just published.
Lots going on across the area inc. society meeting 18th March 7pm, Spring Urban Elephant Festival - March 21st and campaign by Friends of Burgess Park to retain Metropolitan Open Land at Southampton Way entrance to the park
walworthsociety.co.uk/2026/03/03/l...
Lots going on across the area inc. society meeting 18th March 7pm, Spring Urban Elephant Festival - March 21st and campaign by Friends of Burgess Park to retain Metropolitan Open Land at Southampton Way entrance to the park
walworthsociety.co.uk/2026/03/03/l...
Latest Walworth Society newsletter just out. So many events going on across SE17 in the lead up to Christmas.
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Latest Walworth News – December 2025
1. Walworth Society – No meeting in December; next meeting Wednesday 21st January (online only).There is no Walworth Society meeting in December. Our next general WS meeting will be held at 7…
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December 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Latest Walworth Society newsletter just out. So many events going on across SE17 in the lead up to Christmas.
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Latest WS newsletter just out. As always lots going on across SE17.
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Latest Walworth News – Mid-November 2025
1. Walworth Society – November meeting Tree House Elephant Park – 7pm Weds 19th November. NB In person ONLY.A reminder that our next general WS meeting will be held at 7pm on…
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November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Latest WS newsletter just out. As always lots going on across SE17.
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Great article 👇 We have stink pipes in Dulwich Village, on Gallery Rd and there are some in Herne Hill too. Ours are probably from the sewers that culverted tributaries of the River Effra.
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Great article 👇 We have stink pipes in Dulwich Village, on Gallery Rd and there are some in Herne Hill too. Ours are probably from the sewers that culverted tributaries of the River Effra.
Don't miss the Walworth Society's early November newsletter just out.
Lots going on across SE17!
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Lots going on across SE17!
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Latest Walworth News - Early November 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Don't miss the Walworth Society's early November newsletter just out.
Lots going on across SE17!
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Lots going on across SE17!
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Good news that the Beehive PH Asset of Community Value designation is confirmed by Southwark Council as being extended to 2030.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Good news that the Beehive PH Asset of Community Value designation is confirmed by Southwark Council as being extended to 2030.
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Latest Walworth Society newsletter here...tons going on locally over the next couple of weeks
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Latest Walworth News - Mid October 2025
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October 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Latest Walworth Society newsletter here...tons going on locally over the next couple of weeks
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Great to see that the three clocks on the tower at 33 Manor Place are all working again (Photo taken at 4.15pm!).
September 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Great to see that the three clocks on the tower at 33 Manor Place are all working again (Photo taken at 4.15pm!).
News that the new Bakerloop bus service from TfL and @mayoroflondon.bsky.social begins on Saturday 27th Sept and is free to use from the 27 September to 4 October
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September 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
News that the new Bakerloop bus service from TfL and @mayoroflondon.bsky.social begins on Saturday 27th Sept and is free to use from the 27 September to 4 October
More info:
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More info:
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Little Colombia, Walworth Road. #FingerpostFriday
September 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Little Colombia, Walworth Road. #FingerpostFriday
1/2 All the Walworth News in the latest WS Newsletter: walworthsociety.co.uk/2025/09/16/w...
Inc. WS meeting 7pm Weds 17th Sept; new Walworth Garden Workshops; Urban Elephant - Sat 20th Sept; stories from the Elephant & Castle's past - the Crocodile on the Bus - Sat 1st Nov 2.30pm;
Inc. WS meeting 7pm Weds 17th Sept; new Walworth Garden Workshops; Urban Elephant - Sat 20th Sept; stories from the Elephant & Castle's past - the Crocodile on the Bus - Sat 1st Nov 2.30pm;
September 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
1/2 All the Walworth News in the latest WS Newsletter: walworthsociety.co.uk/2025/09/16/w...
Inc. WS meeting 7pm Weds 17th Sept; new Walworth Garden Workshops; Urban Elephant - Sat 20th Sept; stories from the Elephant & Castle's past - the Crocodile on the Bus - Sat 1st Nov 2.30pm;
Inc. WS meeting 7pm Weds 17th Sept; new Walworth Garden Workshops; Urban Elephant - Sat 20th Sept; stories from the Elephant & Castle's past - the Crocodile on the Bus - Sat 1st Nov 2.30pm;
News of a great classical musical event coming up in St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square, SE17 3QU on Friday 26 September 2025 at 19:45. Tickets £2 to £20 from OUTSAVVY link.outsavvy.com/quintessential.
NB 20% off for SE17 residents – use code SE17 on Outsavvy
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NB 20% off for SE17 residents – use code SE17 on Outsavvy
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September 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
News of a great classical musical event coming up in St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square, SE17 3QU on Friday 26 September 2025 at 19:45. Tickets £2 to £20 from OUTSAVVY link.outsavvy.com/quintessential.
NB 20% off for SE17 residents – use code SE17 on Outsavvy
More details: fb.me/e/3GkPEsQCn
NB 20% off for SE17 residents – use code SE17 on Outsavvy
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...and Southwark News again for news that an operator has applied to make use of the retail space as a bingo hall in the now defunct Costa on the Walworth Road.
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Walworth Road could get a new bingo hall and Peckham’s railway arches could be home to a golf simulator and Brazilian Jiu-
A bingo hall in Walworth, a golf simulator venue and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Peckham are among the latest
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September 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
...and Southwark News again for news that an operator has applied to make use of the retail space as a bingo hall in the now defunct Costa on the Walworth Road.
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Thanks to Southwark News for the news that yet another Sainsburys is coming to the SE17 area
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Old Mercato Metropolitano venue set to become a Sainsbury’s Local
A planning application has been submitted to convert a venue formerly occupied by Mercato Metropolitano on Walworth Road into a
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September 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Thanks to Southwark News for the news that yet another Sainsburys is coming to the SE17 area
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Thanks so much to Henry Long for a great write-up of the recent Walworth History Through Song event in St Peter's Church in Church Times
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Music review: Walworth History Through Song (St Peter’s, Walworth)
Henry Long reviews a celebratory programme
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September 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Thanks so much to Henry Long for a great write-up of the recent Walworth History Through Song event in St Peter's Church in Church Times
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
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So much going on in Walworth over the next few weeks! Have a glance at our newsletter and come along to events if you are free.
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September 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
So much going on in Walworth over the next few weeks! Have a glance at our newsletter and come along to events if you are free.
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