Saturday 23 April 2016
News & features published on 23 April 2016
Garden Bridge: lease decision upheld by Lambeth councillors
Lambeth's overview & scrutiny committee has resolved by five votes to four not to block the council's controversial decision to allow South Bank land to be used for the Garden Bridge.
Prince Philip at Southwark Cathedral for Shakespeare 400 service
The Duke of Edinburgh was the guest of honour at a service in Southwark Cathedral to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.
Barack Obama visits Shakespeare's Globe
The President of the United State of America visited Bankside on Saturday to see Shakespeare's Globe on the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death.
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Saturday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2016-04-23
Celebrate St George's Day Catalan style tomorrow at @boroughmarket: https://t.co/ujgdX1cpzZ
MPSSouthBank Another driver reported for prosecution for using mobile phone on #Westminster Bridge
KenningtonPOB Will bargains like this still be on offer when the Elephant and Castle shopping centre is replaced? @roundaboutnews pic.twitter.com/DN8Aq2mx6i
A reminder about London Marathon road closures tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/4Zf9OrDLKY
Just published - Garden Bridge: lease decision scrutinised by Lambeth councillors goo.gl/fb/XjCsBM
bakerandmaker @se1 huge, reckless bike ride/road takeover down BHS earlier, reminiscent of motorbike one earlier this year pic.twitter.com/JghafPbaDP
Just published - Prince Philip at @Southwarkcathed for #Shakespeare400 service with @The_Globe goo.gl/fb/wnAZJN
Prince Philip - at @southwarkcathed this AM - is long-term @The_Globe supporter. 1987 visit film: https://t.co/NR2jriZsam #shakespeare400
Just published - Barack Obama visits Shakespeare's Globe #shakespeare400 goo.gl/fb/7N9wXy
"These are difficult and uncertain times for the NHS" warns Sir Hugh Taylor, chairman of Guy's and St Thomas' @GSTTnhs
Fr Jonathan thanks all involved in @GeorgeSouthwark play including children from St Jude's School and @LSBU students pic.twitter.com/A39o60Rt38
The @GeorgeSouthwark play is under way in Tabard Street @georgethemartyr pic.twitter.com/kZUmJ7rWDQ
Fr Jonathan introduces the @GeorgeSouthwark St George's Day play outside @georgethemartyr church. pic.twitter.com/V8K6mHXvpq
Still time to rush down to Tabard Street to see @GeorgeSouthwark open air play outside @georgethemartyr pic.twitter.com/GqnBEfr7NE
georgethemartyr Rehearsals look and sound great #StGeorgesDay giving #Shakespeare400 a run for its money - 3pm FREE @GeorgeSouthwark pic.twitter.com/USkC2DF3Zg
The @GeorgeSouthwark procession has reached Pilgrimage Street. Open air play outside @georgethemartyr begins shortly pic.twitter.com/nUKbud3WR9
MPSSouthBank @GabrielsWharf very busy as well for #Shakespeare400 pic.twitter.com/RSdp2RrSJr
MPSSouthBank Great day down on #Soutbank for #Shakespeare400 @OXO_Tower @OxoTowerWharf @southbanklondon pic.twitter.com/D3JCXCEaC2
RT @AllyAsh: Lots of bikes causing disturbance along #southbank. Endless, helmet-less, not letting traffic through. #london @se1 https://t…
TheaCope Hundreds and hundreds of teens on bicycles cycling down #Southwark street in the middle of rd, really dangerous, stopping traffic.(1/2 @se1
The @GeorgeSouthwark festival procession reaches Great Suffolk Street vine.co/v/iUqtWVDM3XD
The @GeorgeSouthwark dragon crosses the cycle superhighway at St George's Circus en route to @georgethemartyr pic.twitter.com/fjsut37zhr
The @SouthwarkMayor is with the @GeorgeSouthwark procession. pic.twitter.com/41zIyzIUyp
The @GeorgeSouthwark procession leaves @StGeorgesCath. See free open air play 3pm outside @georgethemartyr church pic.twitter.com/ariOa4U4N8
The dean @StGeorgesCath Fr Richard Hearn welcoming @GeorgeSouthwark festival visitors pic.twitter.com/t2OHNvxDDp
The @SouthwarkMayor is now at @StGeorgesCath for @GeorgeSouthwark St George's Day procession.
Look out for @georgefestival procession with dragon through streets of Southwark this afternoon: https://t.co/5KC58CfipI
GeorgeSouthwark Relic of St George on display at beginning of procession @StGeorgesCath @georgethemartyr @se1 pic.twitter.com/9d56mCOJT1
Sadly not as good as the pic of Obama we got when he last visited SE1 in 2011 pic.twitter.com/mtvHySRVs0
Slightly clearer pic of President Obama driving along Sumner Street SE1 this morning #obamainuk pic.twitter.com/kCsoYdkoLR
Earlier: Duke of Edinburgh with @deansouthwark #shakespeare400 pic.twitter.com/zXv57LbaL4
Screen for @The_Globe's #thecompletewalk outside @Southwarkcathed pic.twitter.com/N1JfXcArgc
deansouthwark Crowds gather on Bankside for @The_Globe #completewalk for #Shakespeare400 pic.twitter.com/mr1yVsuLOS
Bells of Southwark Cathedral #shakespeare400 vine.co/v/iUAELPmdnab
Borough Market shoppers surprised to see Duke of Edinburgh #Shakespeare400 pic.twitter.com/L10fFFPBEU
Prince Philip exchanges a wave with @SouthwarkMayor @deansouthwark #Shakespeare400 @Southwarkcathed pic.twitter.com/RcpySFUUh1
Prince Philip leaving @Southwarkcathed #Shakespeare400 @The_Globe pic.twitter.com/2XcNQJACYY
Unusual and effective fusion of theatre and liturgy at @Southwarkcathed to mark #Shakespeare400 at @The_Globe
Duke of Edinburgh leaving @Southwarkcathed shortly. #Shakespeare400
random_rhiannon Bellringing before the Shakespeare service @Southwarkcathed #Shakespeare400 @deansouthwark @se1 @Swarkbells pic.twitter.com/rlBQKOAOjy
Free open air theatre for St George's Day this afternoon outside @georgethemartyr with @GeorgeSouthwark festival https://t.co/5KC58CfipI
Waiting with the Mayor @Southwarkcathed pic.twitter.com/KGqlWjs9al
bostonsausage @boroughmarket today we are serving up this delicious special. Find us opposite @fishborough @se1 @LoveFoodLincs pic.twitter.com/7BOyvi8lbM
Pupils from @CathedralSE1 will take part in #Shakespeare400 service @Southwarkcathed. Collection will be taken for @UnitedStSaviour charity.
Arthur Smith in Borough Market @boroughmarket @deansouthwark @Southwarkcathed see him. at 2.30 pic.twitter.com/qK9s8nhLMC
Timothy West and Zoe Wanamaker among those taking part in #shakespeare400 service at @Southwarkcathed. Preacher is Bishop of London.
At @Southwarkcathed for #shakespeare400 service with @The_Globe pic.twitter.com/CFGKjE0Yar
In 1964 @Southwarkcathed hosted similar service for 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth w Princess Alice YouTu.be/rdKM-hVa40Y
Gearing up for Duke of Edinburgh visit to @Southwarkcathed #shakespeare400. pic.twitter.com/0dnkznqeoq
#TheCompleteWalk screen in Clink Street #shakespeare400 pic.twitter.com/00UYLuPnNg
You can just see Obama in this pic as motorcade leaves Bankside pic.twitter.com/SKJG8c8Bqu
Another view of Obama's car in Sumner Street SE1 #Shakespeare400 #ObamaInUK pic.twitter.com/aZo2qeKVKt
President Obama waves to SE1 locals as he leaves Bankside @The_Globe #shakespeare400 #obamainuk pic.twitter.com/ETErc3r7K2
Small crowd hoping to see Obama outside Sumner Buildings #ObamaInUK pic.twitter.com/BnZ6cApECW
Garden Museum Spring Plants and Gardens Fair in Lambeth Palace Garden today: https://t.co/jISsYOWIoS
Obama leaving @The_Globe soon.
SkyHarriet President Obama @POTUS has arrived at The Globe Theatre. Q&A with young people next. Then meeting with @jeremycorbyn - more @SkyNews
Barack Obama is currently visiting @The_Globe theatre at Bankside #Shakespeare400 #ObamaInUK
rose21242597 @The_Globe Grandson's Globe Theatre, by the medium of cake! #Shakespeare400 pic.twitter.com/tfxk0RXqe6
Fences being put out in Sumner Street for Obama visit to Globe #ObamaInUK #Shakespeare400 pic.twitter.com/x3UOYoneJQ
Big security cordon around Bankside area for Obama visit pic.twitter.com/jrJK8I7RA4
More #ObamaInUK preparations at Bankside pic.twitter.com/YSk7F2ICO0
New Globe Walk - preparations for #obamainuk visit to @The_Globe pic.twitter.com/RCQim6Ghmh
As well as Obama, SE1 is also getting a royal visit today for #shakespeare400 london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8686 pic.twitter.com/jBWZWdyd5m
This time next week, Elephant & Castle's new leisure centre will be OPEN london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8746
Barack Obama to visit @the_globe, Bankside, Southwark this morning: https://t.co/1oKlbiREtX #shakespeare400 #ObamaInUK
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