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Unexploded bomb found on Bermondsey building site

A large chunk of Bermondsey was sealed off by police on Monday morning after a presumed World War II unexploded bomb was found on a demolition site.

Tweets on 23 March 2015

drbenjohnson All evacuated residents have beds for the night. I am now heading to mine.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 11:56 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

nickpomfret World War 2 affected so many people in so many different ways. Today it has delayed my Ocado delivery. london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8154

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 11:51 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Army - "Remaining in your home [after 8am Tue] is placing your life at significant risk" pic.twitter.com/nFTvoW2JQ7 (via @BenParker10)

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Army - "if the bomb explodes, buildings in the 200 metre zone will be significantly damaged ..." pic.twitter.com/nFTvoW2JQ7 (via @BenParker10)

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BenParker10 Evacuation notice for tomorrow morning when they try to remove the bomb. @se1 @lb_southwark pic.twitter.com/kTU7i6xFCt

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 11:29 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

BillWilliams01 Any hotels out there with spare rooms for those affected by the UXB in Southwark please respond.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 11:10 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Updated map from Southwark Council showing 100m and 200m radius from Bermondsey bomb. All to be evacuated Tue AM. pic.twitter.com/5ZBq2Vxig4

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drbenjohnson Still some bomb evacuee residents at Seven Islands - council is trying to find temporary homes for the night and then reopen in the morning

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 10:47 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

BillWilliams01 Visiting Command Centre at 7 Islands for those effected by the UXB with @Kath59 @steviecryan @LordLucas @MichaelSitu @drbenjohnson

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 10:46 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

MichaelSitu Just escorted a resident who lives at Volise House, adj to site. Army still working into night to remove bomb. Still more digging left.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 10:46 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Think today has been the busiest on SE1 website since Great Flood of Tooley Street in 2008: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/3269

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Gibson: "We apologise for disturbing people in the middle of the night but it's the only way we can ensure we are reaching everyone by 8am"

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Southwark borough commander Zander Gibson: "Our officers will be knocking on doors through the night to get this message across"

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Police will be knocking on residents' doors tonight in 200m radius of Bermondsey bomb telling them to evacuate between 6am and 8am Tuesday

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Latest on the Bermondsey bomb: http://t.co/kwRErSvKIO - 1200 homes to be evacuated 6am-8am Tuesday

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According to @itvlondon, the Bermondsey bomb exclusion zone will be expanded at 6am before the device is dealt with by the Army

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Well it's been quite a day. Best wishes to all who are spending the night at Seven Islands Leisure Centre.

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LordLucas We've got 32 people at the Seven Islands emergency Rest Centre but Red Cross are doing brilliant job and mood is very upbeat

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 9:37 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Resurfacing of Morocco Street has just been approved by Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Community Council

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@Pops1978 I was going to attend a protest at 7.30 tomorrow morning but might give that a miss

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Bermondsey vicar @GaryJJenkins on what happened when bomb evacuees arrived at his church: http://t.co/4LIp97M3Lv

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RT @LondonFire: Cordons to remain into tomorrow as work continues to make the unexploded #Bermondsey bomb safe ©Sgt Rupert Frere RLC http:/…

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BenParker10 The scene tonight outside my window with the unexploded WW2 bomb about five minutes away! @se1 pic.twitter.com/d2q9XyUwaf

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 9:27 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

Garden Bridge is "money well spent" says architecture minister Ed Vaizey: http://t.co/hgcioAWc1O

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"when 'Epsom station' is searched, a map appears locating Epsom station at a bus stop near Waterloo station" http://t.co/nJ0RJPYcdc

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Scotland Yard spokesman re Bermondsey bomb: "A careful operation is being planned to make the device safe."

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Police update: 200m cordon round the Bermondsey bomb remains overnight.

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@fakemodesty69 Ads are determined by many factors ... including previous websites you / other users of your computer have accessed

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The @quayplayers have received funding from Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Community Council for their forthcoming production of Sister Act

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The @LoveShadThames group gets £1825 towards their next event/festival from Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Community Council

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Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Community Council awards £5k to@ShadThamesRAa for extra street cleaning round Shad Thames

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Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Community Council has just awarded £3k to@VITRINEgalleryy Bermondsey Square sculpture project

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lenny_loo @se1 the scene as I was evacuated from my flat - does anyone know if we can go back tomorrow? pic.twitter.com/o4m34tzENK

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 8:37 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

Thanks to both @SimonHughes + @coyleneil for mentioning SE1 website in their emails to constituents/supporters re today's drama. Appreciated

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@Blair_Laird Thanks. I've been surprised how poor others (e.g. the council) have been. Am knackered now!

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Labour's @coyleneil: "The spirit that held Bermondsey together when the bomb was dropped over 70 years ago is still here today"

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curiousoflondon Not your average Monday when a WW2 bomb is found in your street. Thank you @se1 for regular updates - kept me sane!

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 8:27 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

RT @charliemfc: This is the biggest thing to happen to @se1 since they opened the twitter account. They've gone nuts #PrayForBermondsey

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Official Southwark Council map of the 100m zone around Bermondsey bomb http://t.co/M4ILdAIapI

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Not an everyday sight on Tower Bridge Road: pic.twitter.com/yPE9LjlTF7

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MichaelSitu For residents who are staying with friends/families, call the information hotline to find out whether you can return to home - 02075250593.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:51 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

drbenjohnson Looks like those within 100m of the UXB on Grange Walk will be staying the night at Seven Islands - there is food, drink and beds available

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:51 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

LordLucas If you are not sure if your block is inside the 100m exclusion zone, please RT and I will try to answer

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:48 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

LordLucas News is that anyone who lives inside the 100m exclusion zone won't be allowed back home tonight

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:48 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

This morning's interview w @HarrietHarman at Guy's Hospital seems a VERY long time ago now after Bermondsey drama https://t.co/gswKKNLe6T

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And 2,100 people listened to our interview with cllr @lordlucas earlier today https://t.co/ROUzL8U1Vs

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Wow 1,300 people have listened to our 5.15pm Bermondsey bomb update with @peterjohn6 https://t.co/8FVyMZ0Xkw

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LISTEN: Bermondsey bomb latest from Stephen Douglass and @cllr_anood at Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Community Council https://t.co/d4KohqxnXC

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7.20om Bermondsey bomb update from Stephen Douglass of Southwark Council https://t.co/cliGn1SXjA via @audioBoom

via audioBoom from Camberwell, London

SimonHughes .@se1 just visited control centre & 7 islands again. v satisfied with care of elderly. thank u to all who are helping through the eve.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:33 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

AnticoLondon @se1 amazing how different it all looks traffic free! pic.twitter.com/c6jCedZGQv

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:21 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

drbenjohnson All roads within 200m of UXB on grange walk are still closed including bus route on Grange Rd. Council hotline is 02075250593.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:16 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

coyleneil Will @hiltontbridge or @ibishotelsuk follow @B2Hotel eg? Use empty rooms to help residents evacuated from homes today due to

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:15 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

coyleneil Will @premierinn or @citizenM follow @B2Hotel eg? Use empty rooms to help residents evacuated from homes today due to

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:15 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Elephant & Castle is a "hotspot for homophobic crime" according to Southwark borough commander as reported by Cllr @Kath59

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@itvlondon yes please credit 'SE1 community website'

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FLOOD ALERT for Thames Path at Bankside (Tate Modern) Tuesday 4.15am high tide: http://t.co/43ikjeOlgq Last month: https://t.co/BVBW660qP5

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angelam4242 @se1 Message from Kintore Way Nursery School & Children's Centre: We will be CLOSED tomorrow (Tuesday).

via Twitter for iPad (retweeted on 7:03 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Latest from Southwark Council re Bermondsey bomb. ow.ly/KHc1C 300-400 homes affected tonight.

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Michael140688 .@se1 UXB updated map inner circle no go outer circle pedestrians only, red roads easing traffic pic.twitter.com/QmT4uKEL0e

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 6:52 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

JHoward_87 @se1 Grange Primary webb St will be open as usual tomorrow

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Red Cross at Canada Water Library @se16 where Bermondsey bomb evacuees are being looked after pic.twitter.com/2Gs0z7syUo

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fbateallthepies @se1 .. Boutcher Primary School is also closed tomorrow !!

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 6:43 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

AdeleCathedrals Already I am feeling under pressure to tweet something interesting....

via Twitter for iPad (retweeted on 6:42 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

AdeleCathedrals Thought I'd better join the modern world and start tweeting and retweeting!

via Twitter for iPad (retweeted on 6:42 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

habprincipal HAB will be closed on Tuesday 24th March while it is in use by the emergency services.

via Twitter for iPad (retweeted on 6:40 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Jay_Thorne_ Managed to get a sneaky picture as I ran into my home to get my cat. in and out as quickly as poss. Eerie out! @se1 pic.twitter.com/ML6UJ5eTaS

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 6:34 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

@HillsBalfour its within the outer cordon but they might let you through

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@kmilmoon yep. But residents can get to nearby buildings.

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to kmilmoon

Sorry to see City of London Academy pupils behaving badly while @RuthZorko @itvlondon trying to report on Bermondsey bomb

via Twitter for iPhone

Recap - for those wanting to know what's happening in Bermondsey see london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8154

via Twitter for iPhone

Area of cordon has been reduced in the south. Pages Walk, Crimscott Street and Curtis Street all open as usual.

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tweetypai27 @se1 kind policeman let me go home, live on corner of abbey st &the grange- can see the army from my window pic.twitter.com/lo3OOqF0C8

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 6:03 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Residents allowed to walk up Alscot Road now.

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Ambulance just driven at speed into the cordoned area.

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Grange Road remains closed west of Dunton Road junction. pic.twitter.com/LyddyLXh6P

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Salvation Army providing tea for emergency services at Harris Academy pic.twitter.com/njc7fS2AUz

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Police 'teapot 1' catering van has just arrived at Harris Academy Bermondsey

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drbenjohnson Exclusion zone for unexploded WWII bomb is 100m. Other residents can return home (thanks to @MichaelSitu for map!) pic.twitter.com/nmDIzxyckd

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 5:50 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

LordLucas Grange Gardens, Skyline Court, Grange House, 10 The Grange, Valois House, Woodville House, St Vincent House all closed within 100m zone

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 5:50 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Spa Road shut between Grange Road and Rouel Road / Enid Street. Some access for residents beyond cordon. pic.twitter.com/HdQQ8SsyBi

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Re last tweet there may be some access to homes in that zone but area is shut to general car and foot traffic.

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As sun sets can confirm Abbey Street and all streets to south between Enid Street and Tower Bridge Road remain shut pic.twitter.com/ZeOZQ8900t

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@eimearmlynch just walking round the site now to see where the cordon currently extends to and will tweet an update

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Council leader confirms that Bermondsey UXB incident won't be resolved tonight https://t.co/8FVyMZ0Xkw

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LordLucas Exclusion zone of 100m within the UXB site now likely to be in place until tomorrow. Amisha House, Cube House, artesian, Vauban all OK tho

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 5:31 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Update on Bermondsey WWII unexploded bomb here: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8154 - latest pics and audio

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Army vehicles turning from Tower Bridge Road into Grange Walk to deal with Bermondsey WWII bomb pic.twitter.com/yPE9LjlTF7

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LISTEN - Bermondsey bomb latest from council leader @peterjohn6 https://t.co/8FVyMZ0Xkw

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People living within 100m of Bermondsey bomb won't be able to return home tonight says council leader @peterjohn6 - audio to follow

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5.15pm update on Bermondsey bomb from Cllr Peter John https://t.co/8FVyMZ0Xkw via @audioBoom

via audioBoom from Camberwell, London

Army trucks heading up Grange walk to UXB site

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@drbenjohnson that is not being communicated on the ground.

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to drbenjohnson

drbenjohnson At the Seven Islands Leisure Centre - great work from the Red Cross and Southwark Council staff looking after evacuated residents

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 4:56 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Bermondsey UXB - @SimonHughes MP has sent this letter to chief executive of Southwark Council pic.twitter.com/ZFltoE1ZgV

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Matthew_Flowers Official evacuee of the in Bermondsey london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8154

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 4:37 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Se_Railway Just to reiterate our last retweet from @networkrail - the events in are not affecting rail services.

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 4:37 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

talentcastuk Our office has been evacuated due to the WW2 bomb found in @se1. Please email instead of calling for enquiries.

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 4:35 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Four van loads of police have just driven through the cordon at Grange Road london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8154 pic.twitter.com/q9SSrQyb7i

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@Oranges1133 I'm at the other end of Grange Road so can't be sure what's happening at that end.

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to Oranges1133

coyleneil Huge operation in place from emergency services/council over in - thanks all involved. Hope bomb dealt with swiftly & safely.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 4:22 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

SimonHughes Contact w chief@MPSSouthwark & visited residents @sevenislands evacuated after bomb find. Asked LBS 4 hourly public info & full plan by 7pm

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 4:22 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

ARKGlobeAcademy Due to the police incident in SE1 today we have postponed our 6th form parents evening, details to follow regarding a new date

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 4:22 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

@peterjohn6 cordon still in place at west end of Grange Road

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peterjohn6 Advice to those affected to stay with friends/family tonight or go to rest centres at Seven Islands & Canada Water library

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 4:20 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

@NatashaScarlet depends how close to junction w The Grange. Looks like cordon about to be reduced. But obv Grange Walk is centre of incident

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RT @peterjohn6: @mreys @se1 Waiting for the Army to advise - traffic cordon reduced to 200m but total exclusion for 100m radius

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@amyrmac depends how close to the affected site.

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@cjpembrokexx impossible to know. Could be 15 minutes or 15 hours.

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@melissatofts earlier it was closed. Not sure about now.

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@gabriellasloss our news item explains the rough area of evacuation. london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8154. Which street you interested in?

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to gabriellasloss

@MGHNLLL impossible to say - could be sorted in 15 minutes or 15 hours ...

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@federicapagoto that area is currently closed. Situation may be solved in minutes or hours.

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to federicapagoto

peterjohn6 Down at Incident Control at Harris Bermondsey waiting for an update - impressive working of all public services

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 4:05 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Some cars are now being allowed to leave the closed area of Bermondsey.

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Traffic flowing both ways on Tower Bridge Road

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RT @BillWilliams01: Bermondsey WWII Unexploded Bomb - Latest from Cllr Lucas Green @lordlucas http://t.co/tRr6sB5W3c

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coyleneil Thanks @B2Hotel for offering to accommodate some vulnerable residents affected by this eve; hope other hotels follow suit.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 3:55 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

LordLucas Hopeful that the outer corden may be relaxed later for pedestrians so that more residents can get home. More to follow.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 3:55 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Markblackfriars @BlackfriarsSett We are looking for volunteers to teach basic IT skills to our Visually Impaired club on Fridays. Can you help? @se1

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@fran_docherty from a council scrutiny subcommittee report

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Tower Bridge Road has reopened to northbound traffic.

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Markblackfriars Yard sale at LivingSpace on Waterloo Road is FREE this Saturday call us for a stall:020 3151 1750 @se1 @BlackfriarsSett

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@JamesClarke91 please can we use this pic on our news page with a credit to you?

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JamesClarke91 @se1 this is the view from my house. It's in that hole just above the green container. pic.twitter.com/TEB4cDxg5j

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 3:42 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Recap: WWII bomb found in Bermondsey. Major road closures. Details: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8154

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Reminder: official rest centre for people unable to return home due to Bermondsey UXB is Seven Islands Leisure Centre Rotherhithe

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@willscottb apparently it may only be a couple more hours.

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@willscottb at present the 400m cordon is being enforced.

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@csoundar ok that area is completely sealed off. Maybe at the North end is ok but the rest is shut.

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@mcawle it wasn't a few hours ago. I'm currently on the other side of the exclusion zone so can't confirm now.

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From @SimonHughes MP: "To all those affected and have had to leave their homes: stay warm, stay safe, and trust in our emergency services."

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LordLucas This is the UXB (Unexploded Bomb) site in Grange Walk, Bermondsey pic.twitter.com/HtVVqunzVy

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 3:20 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

@lizziepollard_ yes. TBR closed to through motor traffic but ok for pedestrians

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@peterp069 it is closed now. Depends entirely on whether they can make the bomb safe.

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SouthwarkTavern @se1 you wanna see the state of borough high street.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 3:08 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

LAS_HART We are currently at an incident in SE1 with @LondonFire and @MPSSouthwark pic.twitter.com/J6vGT90lYb

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 3:08 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

LAS_TacAdvisor WW2 Bomb: We are working with @lb_southwark & @MPSSouthwark to ensure the safe evacuation of residents pic.twitter.com/lZjVxkDLo5

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 3:08 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

RT @drbenjohnson: Grange Rd area evacuated due to unexploded WWII bomb - information for residents http://t.co/Q14uJ58WNz

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peterjohn6 It's 2 years since Walworth Town Hall fire - today massive UXB found - 4th Monday in March not good for Southwark.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 3:08 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Harper Road - heavy traffic due to UXB in Bermondsey pic.twitter.com/0lUhquONha

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kewwick It's not everyday kids who were born 60 + yrs after a bomb was made, need to evacuate because of it. @boutchercofe @se1 @lb_southwark

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kewwick I've heard @boutchercofe students are all well; evacuated & excited! There will be some adventurous stories to tell. @se1

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New Kent Road jammed. Some buses going across Bricklayers Arms flyover. pic.twitter.com/PJG1woYACV

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Avoid Great Dover Street southbound. pic.twitter.com/FwB5oUzmyh

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Traffic terrible at Bricklayers Arms due to Bermondsey UXB pic.twitter.com/bq5tzmvQN7

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Tower Bridge Road closed indefinitely due to UXB pic.twitter.com/DFmhGUTelD

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@iamleahasmith not sure. Sainsbury's certainly inaccessible.

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Basilico pizza delivering to man behind police cordon in Grange Road pic.twitter.com/MGkksoydBy

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Shelter for people unable to return to their homes due to Bermondsey WWII UXB is available at Seven Islands Leisure Centre in @se16

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Blair_Laird Volunteers from across @RedCrossSouth (London, Thames Valley, Essex and Hertfordshire) are being deployed to to provide support

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 2:28 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Man inside the police cordon asking Basilico Pizza to pass his food across the tape. If he crosses, he won't be allowed back in.

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@WalkEatTalkEat Road is shut to through traffic, but there is some access. Not sure about bridge. It was shut earlier

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LAS_TacAdvisor WW2 Bomb: Displaced residents & those returning to the area later should contact their council for housing advice @lb_southwark

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 2:20 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Broadly: 400m radius around corner of The Grange and Grange Walk is cordoned off. Residents within 200m evacuated.

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Official Southwark Council update on Bermondsey UXB: http://t.co/kwRErSvKIO

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Southwark Council on Bermondsey WWII UXB: "We would advise people to stay away from the area if at all possible, especially at rush hour"

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Southwark Council: "We are awaiting more information about next steps once a comprehensive assessment of the bomb can be carried out."

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MPSSouthwark Any displaced residents are to contact the Local Authority for guidance regarding shelter.

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 2:12 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter Web Client)

KirstyRushbrook Bermondsey bombgate rumbles on. Still pretty much trapped in the office. Any one that goes to get food is told off by a policeman outside

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 2:12 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter Web Client)

@BenParker10 It was only closed south of Abbey Street but situation may have changed

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Have updated our page about the Bermondsey UXB: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8154 - will continue to tweet updates

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Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Community Council tonight in @se16 http://t.co/ZSz3BTKzB9

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Bermondsey WWII UXB - latest from Cllr Lucas Green @lordlucas https://t.co/bWrlqsmT00 via @audioBoom

via audioBoom from Camberwell, London

Community Film Club at Tate Modern: http://t.co/Kk7BYS17EC

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Police: unexploded bomb in Bermondsey is 5ft long and weighs 1000 lbs

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Bermondsey WWII UXB - latest from Cllr Lucas Green @LordLucas audioboom.com/boos/3014632

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Police telling people at the cordon they probably won't be able to get to their homes for 3 to 4 hours minimum.

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Royal Logistics Corps now at scene of Bermondsey UXB

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benmooge Bomb Disposal, Grange Rd/Spa Rd @se1 @BermondseySt pic.twitter.com/VwI1Xth8fq

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 1:25 PM, Mar 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

RT @LondonFire: #Bermondsey unexploded bomb: Likely to be a while until it's resolved © @matthewbarksby http://t.co/Vvw7l37UCc http://t.co/…

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@rinseandspin broadly speaking everything shut from Tower Bridge Rd in west, Abbey St in N, Willow Walk to S and Dunton Road in East.

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@rollergirl007 big area evacuated. Main Shelter is Seven Islands Leisure Centre in @se16

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People also taking shelter at Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist church in Bermondsey Street

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Police say it's a 1,000 lb bomb at Grange Walk site. Officer reckons situation unlikely to be resolved today.

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People are also gathering at St James's Church in Bermondsey.

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Seven Islands Leisure Centre in Rotherhithe is the primary rest centre for people evacuated due to Bermondsey UXB.

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@iggle_ corner of The Grange and Grange Walk

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Community wardens say that Southwark Council has opened two shelters in @se16 for people evacuated due to Bermondsey UXB

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Two police bomb disposal units currently at Grange Walk. Army on their way too.

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Quick pit stop for a coffee at @WatchHouseSE1 then back to monitoring the Bermondsey UXB situation.

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TfL contractors have turned up with lorry load of traffic cones to shut Tower Bridge Road & side streets due to UXB pic.twitter.com/beRmIHrDm5

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Tower Bridge Road shut to through traffic due to the UXB drama pic.twitter.com/46OaDejz5H

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PCSO says builders have cracked the casing of the UXB at Grange Walk which is why the level of alert is so high.

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james_hatts Just been interviewed by @BBCLondonNews about the WWII bomb found in Bermondsey

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mtiedemann Sat in Bermondsey oblivious to all the activity happening outside the office until I read on @se1 of an unexploded WWII bomb nearby!

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Bomb disposal team has to come from Cambridge to deal with Bermondsey UXB.

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Children from nurseries around Grange Road have been evacuated to nearby schools. Lots of panicked parents turning up.

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Animals being evacuated from Andrew Kirby vets on Grange Road due to WWII UXB.

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Bermondsey UXB - police, fire, ambulance, TfL and Network Rail have set up emergency HQ at Harris Academy. pic.twitter.com/lWQ6jJMgJM

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Grange Road shut at Dunton Road junction due to UXB pic.twitter.com/CslrYIg6oq

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Spa Road and Spa Gardens taped off due to UXB pic.twitter.com/OFuPVTpnVt

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@margotlily Grange Hill was a children's tv show. Yes we do and no you may not use them.

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Police are speculating that it could take a couple of days to deal with the Bermondsey UXB.

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Policeman says they are waiting for Army to get to Grange Walk to assess the presumed WWII UXB.

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Policeman on duty in Grange Walk guarding WWII UXB cordon has been sent here from Waltham Forest.

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Just published - Unexploded bomb found on Bermondsey building site goo.gl/fb/U0CPmb

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People @ east end of Grange Walk told to stay indoors. I have just been told to move round corner out of "blast zone" pic.twitter.com/LBtz7vAdy4

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nottherealjoe So apparently we might get evacuated from the office due to an unexploded World War 2 bomb. Just your average start to the work week.

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benmooge @se1 Alaska Building evacuated

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LordLucas Haven Way and Skyline Court evacuated at scene of Grange Walk unexploded WW2 Bomb

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Mavrie12 @LBC @BBCWorld World war 2 bomb in my street Grange Walk Bermondseypolice are here now. pic.twitter.com/h4NMLVvEBF

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@standardramzy thanks for asking though - appreciated. Some don't!

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WWII UXB seems to be at site of former council offices at Evelyn Coyle House / Mabel Goldwin House Grange Walk / The Grange

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BBCTravelAlert Tower Bridge now closed bothways due to the incident in Bermondsey. LP

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RT @JoshR297: @metpoliceuk Doing a great job in Bermondsey, dealing with an un-exploded WW2 Bomb, A very high security presence http://t.co…

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Eastern end of Grange Walk near presumed WWII UXB. Word is that some nearby homes may be evacuated. pic.twitter.com/INxFozpT1l

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Maltby Street taped off due to suspected WWII bomb pic.twitter.com/ood6p9J8UX

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DaveHill Bakerloo line extension - completion date brought forward by a decade in less than a year london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8151 via @se1

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TfLTrafficNews In Bermondsey, due to a police incident on Grange Walk at The Grange, Grange Rd is shut at Tower Bridge Road. Expect delays in the area.

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MPSRTPC We are currently dealing with an incident at Grange Walk. Road closures are going in expect delays @TfLTrafficNews

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Grange Road shut due to suspected WWII bomb pic.twitter.com/TylfvnjUqk

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police extending the cordon across Abbey Street pic.twitter.com/bQyruT6sHt

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Unexploded WWII bomb at Bermondsey Spa - police cordon at Abbey Street / The Grange junction pic.twitter.com/qQTZllbeni

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Harriet Harman's pink bus comes to Guy's Hospital https://t.co/gswKKNLe6T via @audioBoom

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SMJwithPips @se1 corner Grange walk with Fendall closed by police cars. Related to the bomb?

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LondonFire We're attending a believed unexploded WWII bomb on Henley Drive in . Firefighters are assisting police. pic.twitter.com/dJyglNsE0K

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SaintSaviour @se1 unexploded WW2 bomb just discovered somewhere round Tower Bridge rd - police closing all surrounding roads!

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ACULCORADIO MAYOR OF LONDON BORIS JOHNSON Just Spotted In London Bridge Getting On His Bike pic.twitter.com/EcgYVOr2kn

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caitlinnbowen Boris Johnson at London Bridge aha pic.twitter.com/x5n2vAVHKj

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GreenBermondsey only way to get respect without a car on - ride a horse! ow.ly/i/a3e8F @BermondseySt @lb_southwark

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The @HarrietHarman pink bus parked outside Guy's Chapel. Sure there's a witty caption there somewhere. pic.twitter.com/oQrTXRC2HK

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25% off your food bill at PizzaExpress London Bridge: http://t.co/DpiBLPas1q

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moritzsylvia I've been lost in Elephant & Castle all weekend ... instagram.com/p/0jF9YcLzY7/

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