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Walworth, London - Definition and Overview
Walworth
OS Grid Reference:TQ325785 (http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm?mapAction=gaz&gazName=g&gazString=TQ325785)
Administration
Borough:Southwark
County:Greater London
Region:Greater London
Nation:England
Other
Ceremonial County:Greater London
Traditional County:Surrey
Post Office and Telephone
Post town:LONDON
Postcode:SE17
Dialling Code:020

Walworth is a place in the London Borough of Southwark, between Camberwell and Elephant and Castle. The name Walworth probably derives its name from the old English "Wealhworth" which meant Welsh (British) farm.

The major streets in Walworth are the Old Kent Road and Walworth Road.

Walworth is home to a number of interesting buildings including John Smith House. On Walworth Road and named for the former Labour Party leader John Smith, it was a former headquarters of the Labour Party. It is now used by the London Borough of Southwark as the home for its education department.

East Street market is a major street market.

Manor Place Baths is a former wash house in Manor Place off Walworth Road. It is a grade II listed building.

Famous ex-residents:

Manor Place Baths
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Manor Place Baths

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