Sidney Webb House Contents Pages 3-5 Introduction Welcome from your Warden Sidney Webb House Travel information Page 6-7 When you arrive and depart What do I need to bring? Catering on campus Kitchens at Sidney Webb House Page 8-9 Sidney Webb House rules and regulations Social programme – Your hall’s welcome party Pages 10-11 Local area information Things to do in London Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film Pages 12-13 Things to remember Keeping in touch with family and friends Staying safe on and around campus Oyster cards and public transport Activating your IT account Enjoy yourself
2
Introduction LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 26 year. We now also want to welcome you to your new hall of residence and wish you a happy and productive stay. LSE halls are designed to help you make friends and be part of a first-class student community during your studies. We do our best to make sure that your stay with us is rewarding, both socially and in terms of your studies. The following pages will educate you on what to expect from your hall and the local area around it. We look forward to your arrival at your hall over the Summer.
Welcome from your Warden Welcome to Sidney Webb House! My
In your free time, you can taste the
name is Dr. Orla Lynskey and I am the
delights on offer at Borough Market, visit
Warden here at Sidney Webb House as
the Tate Modern and the many museums
well as an Assistant Professor in the Law
and theatres in the Southwark area, stroll
Department.
along the Southbank to soak up the atmosphere or sample the nightlife on
I work in conjunction with a team of five
nearby
sub-wardens to ensure that you have a
Bermondsey
Street
or
easily
accessible Shoreditch.
positive experience while living at Sidney Webb. We are here to help if any of you
We look forward to meeting you all soon!
experience any personal difficulties while at Sidney Webb. Orla Lynskey (Warden)
We can be contacted via the Reception at Sidney
Webb
or
by
at
Residences.Sidneywebb.Subwarden@lse.ac.uk.
You will be living in a fantastic area and we really hope you enjoy your stay.
3
Sidney Webb House
Sidney Webb House is located just South
television and a pool table. You also have
of Southwark in trendy South East London.
access to an inexpensive laundry room.
It has great access to the Southbank, Nearby is the Imperial War Museum at
Borough and to East London generally.
Elephant and Castle and excellent nightlife To view our 360째 virtual tour and an
on Bermondsey Street.
overall summary, visit: Sidney Webb House Please note that contract lengths and many other details apply only to full-time students. There is a common room available for use 24 hours a day which is furnished with comfy seating, vending machines,
Image Gallery
4
Travel Information To Campus: Sidney Webb House is a 40
To Sidney Webb House: Sidney Webb
minute walk to campus. To view directions
House is situated at 159 Great Dover
on a map, visit:
Street, London, SE1 4WW.
Sidney Webb House to LSE
To view on a map, visit:
It is also possible to take public transport
Sidney Webb House
to campus. Visit: TFL Closest tube stations: Borough, Elephant and Castle. You can take public transport from all major stations. Visit: TFL
From Heathrow: The best way to travel
Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage,
from Heathrow airport to central London is
you may want to consider taking a taxi to
the London Underground Piccadilly Line if
Sidney Webb House. The safest and
you are carrying light luggage. Another
easiest way to book a taxi is using the TFL
quick option is the Heathrow Express. It
Cabwise service.
runs from Heathrow to Paddington Station You can access the Cabwise telephone
every 15 minutes. National Express also
number or download their iPhone or
runs a coach service to Victoria.
Android app by visiting: Cabwise For more information, visit the following Only licensed taxis (black cabs) can pick
websites: Heathrow Express
up passengers on the street. It is
National Express
important to be wary of unlicensed minicabs.
5
When you arrive and depart On arriving at your hall, you’ll need to
If you arrive before 3pm, you will not be
check-in and pick up your key from the
able to gain access to your room, but we
reception desk.
do provide luggage storage space, so you can drop your bags off and explore the
This can be done from 3pm onwards. LSE
new area before checking in at 3pm.
halls play host to many guests throughout the year and we need the morning to
When the day comes for you to depart
prepare your rooms for you.
from your hall, you’ll need to vacate by 10.30am on the morning of your departure.
What do I need to bring? Sidney Webb House has a number of
compatible with UK standards. To learn
facilities for you to access including an
more about our electricity supply, visit:
inexpensive laundry room. You are also
Electricity supply
provided with a bedding pack on arrival, comprised of a duvet, duvet cover, pillow, pillow case and fitted sheet. For this reason it is not necessary for you to travel with a great deal of clothes and bed linen. There are, however, some essentials to remember. If you are travelling from
Remember to check your flight luggage
abroad and are carrying electrical
allowance before travelling and make sure
appliances with you, make sure to get a
you know what items can and can’t be
UK power adapter. You will be unable to
taken on a flight.
use any electrical goods unless you have Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK
an adapter. You should also make sure that your electrical equipment is
6
Catering on Campus You’re going to be spending a lot of time around LSE campus on your Summer School course. For light bites during the day we recommend The Garrick restaurant located at the entrance to Houghton Street. The Garrick offers a delicious range of Breakfast (8.00am-10.30am) and Lunch (12.00pm-2.30pm) food at affordable To find more information, visit: The Garrick
prices. View the breakfast menu here: The Menu
For a full range of restaurants and cafes on campus, visit: Restaurants and Cafes
They also run an afternoon special of tea or coffee and a slice of cake for £3.15.
Kitchens at Sidney Webb House The kitchens are well-equipped with fridge/freezers, microwaves, ovens, hobs, kettles and toasters. You will also receive a cutlery pack on arrival at the hall. In some blocks, individual fridges are located in rooms, rather than kitchens. You can get a good look at the kitchens Sidney Webb House includes some
using the 360° virtual tour of Sidney Webb
excellent self-catering facilities allowing
House.
you to cook your favorite meals. Visit: Sidney Webb House kitchens are shared by around 6-8 rooms on average.
7
Sidney Webb House rules and regulations Most halls have similar rules and
Other general rules and safety information
regulations. For detailed terms and
can be found on our information for
conditions relating specifically to your
current residents:
Summer School accommodation, visit: Information for current residents
Terms and conditions
Remember that some of this information
It is important to be familiar with these
relates only to term-time students.
terms to know what you can and cannot do concerning your booking.
If you are unsure about any information relating to your hall, you should check with
No halls permit smoking. It is against the
the reception desk.
law to smoke anywhere in the building.
Social Programme Once you’re settled into life at Sidney
social programme to look forward to,
Webb House, you can begin enjoying
supported by your hall and by the Summer
yourself at LSE. You have a high quality
School itself.
Your hall’s welcome party On the Sunday 27 July, Sidney Webb House will be hosting your own exclusive welcome reception, allowing you to mingle with your new fellow hall residents in a relaxed setting. Your reception will take place at 6.30pm. It will be held at the Menier Theatre/Chocolate Factory. Groups will leave Sidney Webb at 6.20pm.
8
Summer School social programme Throughout your course you’ll be able to choose from a wide array of events to take part in, designed to immerse you in the culture of London and of LSE. There will also be separate welcome receptions held by Summer School on 28 July. You can view most of the schedule here: Summer School social programme Highlights include: •
The Famous LSE Summer School River Boat Disco
•
Day trips to Oxford and the Cotswolds
•
Theatre Evenings including Shakespeare’s Anthony and Cleopatra and the musical Les Misérables.
On top of this stellar social programme, you will also be invited to attend the leaving parties taking place on campus on the final Friday of your session (15 August). A DJ in Houghton Street, followed by a live band, a selection of food stalls serving refreshments and a busy bar are among some of the entertainments on offer.
Public Lectures LSE Summer School public lectures are renowned for drawing influential speakers across a range of topics. This year is no exception. The following public lectures all take place in the Old Theatre exclusive to Summer School students:
•
Thursday 31 July – Professor Andrew Gamble (University of Cambridge) on Crisis without End? The Unravelling of Western Prosperity
•
Monday 4 August – Professor Danny Quah and Professor Mick Cox debate Supremacy or Survival? The West in the Asian Century
9
Local area information To help you navigate the local area,
There are also some great places to eat
Sidney Webb House has compiled a great
on and around campus. For a guide (with
list of recommended places for you. Visit:
map) to all LSE restaurants around
Life around Sidney Webb House
campus, visit: Food and Drink
You’ll find a list of the closest
LSESU have some ideas of their own.
supermarkets, parks, restaurants, nightlife
Visit: Fine Dining
and other basic amenities.
Things to do in London London is a diverse city and has
breakdown of the best events, theatre, film,
attractions for every taste. For a great way
music and food going in the capital. Visit:
to find what is going on in the city check
Timeout
out Timeout London. It gives you a daily
Sightseeing London is home to some of the world’s
London. If you’re new to London, why not
most famous landmarks, such as the
pay a visit to some of our best. Visit:
Palace of Westminster, and the Tower of
London landmarks
10
Food in London London is one of the most diverse cities in
For light bites and cooking, a range of
the world and this is reflected in the range
produce and street food can be found in
of cuisines available. Good food is never
London’s many markets.
far away no matter what your tastes, Borough market is a great central example.
culture or budget.
Visit: Borough Market Have a browse in Timeout for the most popular restaurants open today. Visit: Timeout - restaurants and cafés
Theatre and museums LSE campus is situated near Covent
Close by to Holborn station is the British
Garden, Leicester Square and London’s
Museum. Other leading museums and
theatre land. Across the river at Waterloo
galleries are in close travelling distance by
is the National Theatre and Shakespeare’s
foot or public transport.
Globe, both famous for their quality. To find a recommended list, visit: To find any kind of play or musical in
Museums and galleries
London, visit: Theatre and musicals
Film in London London has been a dominant force in
famous for beer and pizza nights and all-
British cinema for over a century and its
night marathons.
impact can be felt throughout the city. For more information, visit: Prince Charles
Whatever your taste in film there’s always
Cinema
something to keep you entertained. The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an excellent range of cinema at venues close to campus. For more information, visit: BFI Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of the country’s cinema chains and is also home to the Prince Charles Cinema,
11
Things to Remember There are a few things you should do to make your time with us a little easier. We’ve listed a few things you should remember to do both before and after you arrive.
Keeping in touch with friends and family You’ll probably be making a lot of extra
don’t rack up extra data roaming charges
calls during your time with us.
by changing your phone settings on arrival.
It is important to have the right phone deal
You may want to think about getting a new
to avoid extra charges, especially if you
phone deal altogether. For more
are travelling from abroad. If you are
information, visit: Mobile phones
travelling from abroad, make sure that you
Staying safe on and around the campus No matter what you expect to gain from
Be vigilant and make use of our security
your time in London, principally, you’re
measures.
coming to learn and enjoy yourself. Be careful not to have valuables on show. It’s important to take the proper
Avoid walking alone at night and try to
precautions to keep yourself safe while
stay in groups with your friends.
you study. A much more detailed guide is available here: Campus safety tips
12
Oyster cards and public transport To travel cheaply and easily around
You can collect your Oyster card on
London, you should consider using public
Sunday 27 July on campus during your
transport, operated by Transport for
Summer School registration.
London (TFL). For more details on the It offers less expensive fares and saves
public transport network, visit: TFL
time when getting on public transport. As a Sidney Webb House resident, you Buses now only accept Oyster or
will be provided with a pre-paid Oyster
contactless card payments.
travel card which will allow a limited number of uses of the London Underground and bus transit system.
Activating your IT account All Summer School students will be given
You’ll also have access to the Internet
LSE IT accounts, including an LSE email
from your Hall. To learn more about
address, to use IT facilities at LSE. There
activating your internet connection, visit:
are approximately 1,000 networked
Halls internet activation
Windows PCs available and there is access to printing facilities in the public computer rooms.
Enjoy yourself The most important thing is have fun and
with us. Enjoy London and make the most
to gain as much as you can from your time
out of what LSE has to offer. For any Summer School queries during your time with us, remember to visit the Summer School web pages for key information and contact details. Visit: LSE Summer School
13
14