Lambeth, London Borough of, administrative region, London, England. Lambeth lies just across the Thames from Westminster and is bordered by the boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Croydon, and Southwark. The northern portion of the borough contains notable buildings such as Lambeth Palace, (London seat of the Archbishops of Canterbury since 1200), the Imperial War Museum, and St Thomas' Hospital. Londoners and tourists alike frequent the South Bank cultural centre, which includes the Royal Festival Hall, the Royal National Theatre, and the Hayward Gallery. A new London landmark, a giant ferris wheel called the “London Eye”, opened near Westminster Bridge at the turn of the millennium. This huge feat of engineering dominates the Lambeth river landscape.
Moving inland, the area surrounding Vauxhall and the main-line station and Channel Tunnel rail link at Waterloo has a mixed inner city profile with much commercial regeneration. Heading south, the borough becomes more residential: Clapham is particularly popular with young professionals and has a high percentage of owner-occupiers; Brixton, although still suffering some social deprivation, has become increasingly fashionable, with a burgeoning multi-ethnic cultural scene. Streatham and West Norwood, in the south of the borough, are solidly residential areas with good commuter links to central London. The borough's open spaces include Clapham and Streatham Commons, Brockwell Park, and Kennington Park.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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