Discover what was a community of shipbuilders and sailors until the closure of the docks in 1970. The old village around the church has been designated as a conservation area. The world’s first tunnel under a major navigable river was constructed in Rotherhithe. 

Meet at Bermondsey (Jubilee line) at 18.00. Return from Canada Water (Jubilee line).

Leader: Dominique

The photo is called ‘St Mary’s Church, Rotherhithe’, was taken by Rob Kam and is published under the Creative Commons Zero, Public Domain Dedication.