Southwark Cathedral, also known as The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, is a historic Anglican cathedral located near London Bridge. It has been a place of Christian worship for over 1,000 years and became a cathedral in 1905. Originally founded as an Augustinian priory in 1106, the cathedral boasts Gothic architecture dating back to the 13th century. With connections to famous figures like William Shakespeare and John Harvard, Southwark Cathedral holds a rich cultural and historical significance in London.