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Heritage railway stations · London

South of the River

In or near London.

ModernPaid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible££

South of the River — Public artwork (sculpture) by Bernard Schottlander.

South of the River, heritage railway stations in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Lambeth North · 0.3 km
  • Paid entry
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit South of the River, the nearest railway station is Lambeth North, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free, and the location is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SE1 7EU.

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About

South of the River is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1975, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SE1.

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Official information

The Florence Nightingale Museum is dedicated to celebrating the life and contributions of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Visitors can explore exhibits detailing her childhood, her work during the Crimean War, and her advocacy for healthcare reform, including viewing significant artifacts like her famous lamp.

From the Wikipedia article

South of the River is the name of many places, usually in an urban region: In the UK city of London, it is the name for South London which is south of the River Thames In the US state of Minnesota, it is the name for suburbs south of the Minnesota River in Minneapolis-St. Paul including most of Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Savage, Prior Lake in Dakota County In Perth, Western Australia, it refers to suburbs south of the Swan River In Leeds, It is the name for the South Leeds suburbs and districts that are south of the River Aire such as Beeston, Hunslet, Morley and Middleton

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Coordinates
51.4998, -0.1165
District
Lambeth
Parish
Lambeth, unparished area
Postcode
SE1 7EU
Parliamentary constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Phone
+44 207 188 4400
Established
1975
Nearest railway station
Lambeth North0.3 km
Opening
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm; closed Mondays

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South of the River?
South of the River is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 7EU), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
What is South of the River?
South of the River — Public artwork (sculpture) by Bernard Schottlander.
How do I get to South of the River?
The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 7EU.
When was South of the River built?
Built or established in 1975.
Is South of the River free to visit?
Yes, South of the River is free to enter.
How do I get to South of the River?
The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 7EU.