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Because much of the former Surrey Docks had strong trade links to Scandinavia and the Baltic region the area is still home to a thriving Scandinavian community.

During World War II, in fact, it housed the Norwegian Government-in-Exile.

Originally established as seafarers ' missions, Rotherhithe is home to a Norwegian, a Finnish and a Swedish church.

The Finnish Church and the Norwegian Church are both located in Albion Street ; they were built in 1958 and 1927 respectively ( Rotherhithe Library is located between them ).

There are also a number of " community centres " for the Nordic community in London, including hostels, shops and cafés and even a sauna, mostly linked closely to the churches.