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Southwark, St George the Martyr

Address: Borough High Street. SE1.

Southwark, St George the Martyr

Map Ref: TQ325798

8 Bells • Tenor 14 cwt.

No ringing at present (structural problems)

Entry to the tower is through the west door and up a spiral staircase.

History

The Church dates from 1735 and the bells from 1734; they were re-tuned in 1936.

Transport

By Road: The church is on the A3 between London Bridge and the Elephant and Castle.

By Train: To London Bridge or Elephant and Castle (Thameslink).

By Tube: Opposite Borough station (Northern Line).

Facilities

There are toilet facilities in the Church.

There are plenty of pubs and restaurants in the area.