South Bank

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South Bank is a very popular part of London. It’s along the Thames, making it one of the more slender and spread out divisions of the city. In the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark, it is definitely an area dedicated to the performing arts. With so many popular theatres there, many are attracted for shows or presentations. The theatres and other attractions bring tourists and locals alike every day.

In history, sunlight has been a factor in which bank developed faster. This left South Bank a little behind the northern bank of the Thames. Because the other side of the river was favored, the South Bank became a place of entertainment separate from the regulations of the City of London. When the good industrial conditions of the location were discovered, the area turned more commercial. When the London County Council required a new County hall be built between 1917 and 1922, things changed for South Bank. The Festival of Britain in 1951 brought a new beginning to the area and opened many areas up for reconstruction.. The Royal National Theatre was built during this time.

Today, South Bank is noted again for its entertainment. With the Royal National Theatre and the Globe Theatre both included, many museums are found here as well. Tate Modern and Hayward Gallery both call South Bank home. Other attractions in South Bank include the London Eye, London Aquarium and the Millennium Bridge.

At the end of the day, South Bank is another element that makes London fantastic. Its artsy side brings a new light to the city. No matter where you stay in London, it’s definitely a must-see part of the city.