Southwark Christchurch
| Southwark Christchurch Paris Garden (until 1670) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Area | |
| • 1881 | 77 acres (310,000 m2) |
| • 1921 | 77 acres (310,000 m2) |
| Population | |
| • 1881 | 13,663 |
| • 1921 | 8,296 |
| History | |
| • Abolished | 1930 |
| Status |
Liberty (until 1670) Civil parish (1670—1930) |
Southwark Christchurch was a parish in the metropolitan area of London, England. It was the manor and liberty of Paris Garden until 1670.[1]
The parish was included in the returns of the Bills of mortality from 1671, having previously been included in the returns for Southwark St Saviour.[2]
In 1855 it was grouped into the St Saviour's District.
It became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Southwark in 1900 and was abolished as a civil parish in 1930.
History
Southwark is home to the Paris Garden, infamous for bear and bull baiting throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.
Geography
The northern boundary was the River Thames between Old Barge House Stairs and Falcon Dock. The rest of the boundary was formed by a looping stream.[3]
Maps
A map of Christchurch, Surrey
A map showing the Christchurch ward of Southwark Metropolitan Borough as it appeared in 1916
References
- ↑ "Southwark Christchurch CP/ParLib through time | Census tables with data for the Parish-level Unit". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ↑ Reginald H. Adams (1971). The Parish Clerks of London. Phillimore.
- ↑ "Paris Garden Manor | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
Coordinates: 51°30′22″N 0°6′19″W / 51.50611°N 0.10528°W