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Bankside

Bankside

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A London area on the south bank of the River Thames with theatres and museums
  • proper noun
translation icon : Bankside
  • All Bankside is talking of it.
  • Bankside district

Examples

  • The reason why the new use was sought for the Bankside Power Station was precisely that it was a building of considerable architectural merit.

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  • One you shall stage Bankside.

    Anonymous (2011)

  • Mr. Bankside, I'm not going to waste your time.

    There Will Be Blood (2007)

  • You already make more than any playwright Bankside.

    Anonymous (2011)

  • She died in childbirth, Mrs. Bankside.

    There Will Be Blood (2007)

  • Bankside was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, who was also the architect of Liverpool Cathedral as well as the eponymous red telephone box.

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  • PrzywieŸ chink in the south ³ the cafe in Bankside, is that none skull does not suffer.

    Dead Man Running (2009)

  • On Saturday mornings, the Globe provides walking tours of the Bankside district, known for its rich cultural history along the River Thames.

  • Actor Geoffrey Tower is among the guides who lead tours in the Bankside area, where the original Globe Theatre was located.

  • Visitors often enjoy dining at riverside restaurants in Bankside, which is famous for its scenic views and historical landmarks.

Surface Forms

Bankside main

Morphology

Bankside = bank + side (semi-transparent) = bank + side

The place name is transparently formed from 'bank' + 'side', but as a specific toponym its full referent (the London district) is lexicalized and may not be deducible from components alone.

Etymology

Bankside as a place name simply means bank ('land by a river') + side ('the edge'), so the London district called Bankside is named for sitting along the River Thames. That's why the area is known for its riverside views and cultural sites like theatres and galleries.