Even before the arrival of the instantly iconic Shard,
the riverside scene in Southwark had moved well beyond
any up-and-coming phase of development. For quite some
time, locals and out-of-towners alike have loved
browsing the boutiques of Bermondsey High Street,
foraging through the bounteous stalls at centuries old
foodie haven Borough Market, and flocking to the banks
of the Thames to enjoy some of Britain's biggest
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attractions such as Tate Modern and Shakespeare's
Globe. Despite Southwark's many popular draws, instant
calm can be achieved easily by turning down almost any
side street. For more urban buzz, a quick stroll
across famed bridges like the pedestrianized
Millennium Bridge or the ever photogenic Tower Bridge
yields access to the very core of Central London. And
with London Bridge Station as this neighborhood's main
transportation hub, getting across town (or to
anywhere in England for that matter) is a relative
breeze.
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