Waterloo, London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Waterloo |
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 Waterloo
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| OS grid reference | TQ311797 |
| • Charing Cross | 1 mi (1.6 km) W |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | SE1 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Waterloo is a busy area in the heart of Central London. It's part of the London Borough of Lambeth. You can find it about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Charing Cross. This lively district is home to famous places like The Cut street and the well-known Old Vic and Young Vic theatres. Some parts of Waterloo even stretch into the London Borough of Southwark.
Exploring Waterloo's History
How Waterloo Got Its Name
Long ago, the land where Waterloo now stands was a wet, marshy area. It was known as Lambeth Marshe. In the 1700s, this marshland was drained. Today, the street name Lower Marsh reminds us of this watery past.
Famous Places to See
Waterloo is connected to the Strand area across the River Thames by Waterloo Bridge. The first bridge here opened in 1817. The bridge we see today opened in 1945. It was named to remember the important Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Waterloo Road was also built around this time. It was on land owned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. St John's Church was built starting in 1822. This was because more and more people were moving to the area.
When Waterloo railway station opened in 1848, the area around it became known as Waterloo. The public library in Waterloo opened in 1893. It closed in the 1960s but now houses the Waterloo Action Centre.
The Catholic St Patrick's Church was built in 1897. It was designed by Frederick Walters. Roupell Street is famous for its old Georgian houses. These houses are often used as a setting for TV shows and movies.
