Southwark St George the Martyr

Southwark St George the Martyr
Ancient parish

Area
 • 1881284 acres (1.15 km2)
Population
 • 188158,652
Density
 • 1881206/acre
History
 • OriginAncient parish
 • Abolished1930
StatusCivil parish
GovernmentVestry of the Parish of Southwark St George the Martyr (1855—1900)
 • HQVestry Hall, Borough Road
Today part ofLondon Borough of Southwark

Southwark St George the Martyr was a civil parish in the metropolitan area of London, England and part of the ancient Borough of Southwark. In 1855 the parish vestry became a local authority within the area of responsibility of the Metropolitan Board of Works. It became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Southwark in 1900 and was abolished as a civil parish in 1930.[1]

  1. ^ Youngs, Frederic (1979). Guide to the Local Administrative Units of England. Vol. I: Southern England. London: Royal Historical Society. ISBN 0-901050-67-9.