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You see him, standing proud on his plinth, a regal figure amidst the bustle of Bermondsey. The Bermondsey Lion, a bronze sculpture crafted by Kevin Boys, is a true emblem of the area. He stands at the heart of The Blue market, a vibrant hub of local community spirit. This lion has been an influential symbol of the area for centuries, representing the once mighty Bermondsey Abbey. The Abbey, now long gone, once stood at the junction of Tower Bridge Road, Long Lane, and Abbey Street, its lands stretching far and wide. The lion, with his crozier, is the central figure in the coat of arms of the former Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey, granted by the College of Heralds in 1901. This coat of arms represented the three original parishes that formed the borough: Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, and St Olave. There is a ship representing Rotherhithe’s maritime history, the axe and crown of King Olaf, used by the St Olave District Board of Works, and the lion, of course, for Bermondsey. It wasn’t until 1965 that the borough was merged into the modern-day London Borough of Southwark, but the lion remains a symbol of strength, endurance, and the rich history of Bermondsey. He is a reminder of the area’s past, present, and future, a testament to the spirit of its people.

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