article_snippet: More than 1,200 people were evacuated from More than 1,200 people homes following the discovery by builders working on the construction site of the former Southwark Irish Pensioners centre.
article_snippet: The authorities warned that 'remaining in your home is placing your life at significant risk' and residents were forced out of residents homes on Monday night.
article_snippet: Around 80 people were re-homed in hotels or empty council accommodation, while others had to sleep at houses of friends and family.
article_snippet: Hot meals and tea and coffee were provided for nearly 70 people at the Seven Islands Leisure Centre and Canada Water Library during the day.
article_snippet: Scotland Yard confirmed at around 6pm  that the area was deemed safe and residents could return to residents homes.
article_snippet: Residents were evacuated on Monady night after the 1,000lb German ordnance was discovered by builders under the old site of the Southwark Irish Pensioners.
highlights_snippet: More than 1,200 residents were forced from More than 1,200 residents homes after the discovery and were only allowed back at 6pm .