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Modern Heritage Discover More 1 MODERN HERITAGE DISCOVER MORE 1 A NEW FUTURE WELCOME TO LONDON DOCK... Time has seen Wapping take on different roles but always with the same enduring spirit. It has constantly evolved and London Dock represents another proud chapter in its long and illustrious history. This new development is set against a landscape of world famous destinations and landmarks, in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Designed for 21st century living, this is where your adventure begins. London Dock, discover more. 2 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 3 Computer generated image. Indicative only 4 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 5 A PLACE OF CHARACTER AND HISTORY 1 2 ALONGSIDE THE BANKS OF THE RIVER THAMES, COLOURED BY THOUSANDS OF YEARS OF HISTORY, WAPPING HAS ALWAYS BEEN A HUB OF COMMERCE AND LIFE. By the late 18th Century, Wapping made London one of the busiest ports in the world. The building of The London Docks transformed a small riverside village into one of the liveliest districts in the Capital. Wapping was a gateway to the British Empire, a commercial centre and a mix of cultural influences. Celebrated figures made their home here, like explorer and captain of the Endeavour, James Cook. A resident of Wapping in the 1750s, he later became the first European to master the east coast of Australia. Wapping was also home to artists and writers. Charles Dickens drew inspiration from the area during visits to his godfather in nearby Limehouse. Much of what he saw of life in the docks and at the riverside became famous scenes in his books like Oliver Twist and Great Expectations. Opposite: The London Docks: c.1800 1. Captain James Cook 2. Charles Dickens 6 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 7 THE DOCKS 1 The London Docks officially opened on 30 January 1805. When completed, the entire site encompassed 90 acres, including 35 acres of water, 50 acres of warehouse space, 2.5 miles of quays and jetties and 7 acres of wine vaults. It has been estimated that The London Docks were able to accommodate up to as many as 500 ships and store over 200,000 tons of goods. The London Docks dealt with a vast array of goods, from brandy, wine and rice to fruit, spices, coffee and cocoa. 2 1. Number One Warehouse, London Docks 2. London Docks: 1953 Opposite: A consignment of Cinnamon, London Dock, 1903 8 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 9 THE SHARD LONDON BRIDGE THE CITY REFINED LONDON LIVING NESTLED IN THE HEART OF THIS HISTORIC HUB, LONDON DOCK IS A NEW STATEMENT OF STYLE IN WAPPING, WITH MODERN HERITAGE AT ITS CORE, REALISED BY WORLD RENOWNED ARCHITECTS, PATEL TAYLOR. London Dock is perfectly placed to explore and enjoy this diverse metropolis. Catch the biggest shows in West End’s theatre heartland. Or head in any direction to landmarks like St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern, Tower Bridge and The Shard. TOWER BRIDGE WAPPING HIGH ST ST KATHARINE DOCKS Computer generated image. Indicative only 10 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 11 A1 2 REGENT’S VICTORIA PARK ANGEL LONDON PARK LINKED IN HOXTON BETHNAL GREEN LONDON DOCK IS THE PATHWAY TO THE CITY, CLERKENWELL WITH EXCEPTIONAL CONNECTIONS TO CANARY OLD STREET BETHNAL 24min BOW ROAD GREEN WHARF, THE WEST END AND BEYOND. SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET MILE END BROMLEY BY BOW From the daily commute to a culture-packed weekend, London STEPNEY GREEN MARYLEBONE GREAT PORTLAND is your 24/7 playgroundSTREET to explore. An eight minute walk to BARBICAN CENTRE Tower Hill underground station and journey into the heart of FARRINGDON OLD SPITALFIELDS 20min MARKET the West End. Wapping overground is only 10 minutes walk, 23min WHITECHAPEL taking you to influential East London and Canary Wharf. LIVERPOOL MARYLEBONE CHANCERY LANE STREET City airport is 17 minutes by train. 33min ALDGATE WHITECHAPEL EAST TOTTENHAM OXFORD CIRCUS COURT ROAD BANK ST PAUL’S ALDGATE LIMEHOUSE CATHEDRAL 12min SOHO CITY POPLAR COVENT BLACKFRIARS LEADENHALL AIRPORT GARDEN TOWER TEMPLE MARKET SHADWELL MAYFAIR 24min HILL A LEICESTER 8min 1 2 SQUARE MILLENNIUM PICCADILLY BRIDGE TOBACCO DOCK CIRCUS ST. KATHARINE HYDE PARK DOCKS TOWER OF LONDON EMBANKMENT TATE MODERN GREEN PARK ST KATHARINE’S PIER 12min THE O2 TOWER CANARY LONDON BRIDGE BRIDGE WHARF WATERLOO 36min WAPPING GREEN PARK CITY HALL SOUTHWARK THE SOUTHWARK SHARD HYDE PARK ST JAMES’S PARK RIVER THAMES CORNER BUCKINGHAM KNIGHTSBRIDGE PALACE NEWINGTON 23min ROTHERHITHE NORTH GREENWICH National Rail Underground BELGRAVIA WESTMINSTER BERMONDSEY CANADA Overground WATER DLR VICTORIA SOUTHWARK SOUTH DOCK ISLE OF DOGS Crossrail PARK MARINA V SLOANE SQUARE AU XH AL L BR min min ID min min min min min min 3 4 G 6 12 WALWORTH 13 16 17 53 E RO BANK LIVERPOOLPIMLICO AD LONDONVAUXHALL KING’S CROSS CANARY WHARF LONDON CITY HEATHROW STATION STREET BRIDGE ST PANCRAS WATERLOO AIRPORT AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL A 2 02 Times shown are from Wapping, Tower Hill or Shadwell stations. Source: TfL/google. Map not to scale. All distances are indicative only. NE L A MS EL INE N 5 20 A3 12 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 13 EAST MEETS WEST THE PRESTIGIOUS ELIZABETH LINE OPENS UP LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITIES. NEAREST STOP, WHITECHAPEL, ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM LONDON DOCK. When Crossrail arrives, the capital will be connected like never before. From London Dock’s local stations, it is only a few minutes to the financial hubs of Canary Wharf to the east and Liverpool Street to the west. Then onwards to Paddington, Heathrow Airport and the rest of the world. SHADWELL 2min 44min 38min 13min 10min 2min 3min HEATHROW HEATHROW PADDINGTON BOND ST LIVERPOOL ST WHITECHAPEL CANARY WHARF T4 & 5 T1, 2 & 3 FROM SHADWELL STATION, IT’S A 2 MINUTE TRAIN JOURNEY TO WHITECHAPEL STATION Times shown are approximate. Only key stations for London Dock are shown. Source: crossrail.co.uk. Map not to scale. All distances are indicative only. 14 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 15 CULTURE CAPITAL Walk it. Bus it. Train it. Or Crossrail it. From London Dock, all of London is ready to be explored. The world- 1 2 famous St Paul’s Cathedral and its whispering gallery. Contemporary art ICONIC LONDON on the riverside at Tate Modern. Historical delights all around, from LIVING Tower Bridge to the Tower of London. MOMENTS FROM THE CITY’S MOST INSPIRED LANDMARKS, LONDON DOCK IS PERFECTLY PLACED TO ENJOY EVERYTHING THE CAPITAL HAS TO OFFER. 3 4 Opposite: Riverside life 1. Tower Bridge 2. Tower of London 3. Tate Modern 4. St Pauls Cathedral 16 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 17 THE CITY Easy connections serve all of London. A few minutes East to Canary Wharf’s growing work-life community. And a few minutes West to the hub of England’s economic heart. 1 2 Opposite: Old and new in perfect balance 1. Bank of England 2. Canary Wharf 18 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 19 REFINED LIFESTYLE London Dock is perfectly placed for active living and cultured lifestyles. Stay local and dip into artisan cafés, bistro delicacies and maritime influences around St Katharine Docks. Enjoy a serene boat journey down the River Thames, or take a 1 2 stroll to South Bank’s artistic quarter for the theatre. 3 Opposite: St Katharine Docks 1. The Bridge Theatre 4 5 2. Local restaurants 3. Cafés 4. Riverside activities 5. St Katharine Docks 20 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 21 A COLOURFUL SETTING Wapping offers a refined mix of village and cosmopolitan modern living. Whether you want to unwind from the City in one of the many independent cafés, enjoy an event at Tobacco Dock or pick up your everyday essentials, it’s all covered. 1 2 Opposite page. White Mulberries coffee shop, St Katharine Docks 3 4 1. Tobacco Dock 2. Local florists 3. Waitrose in Thomas More Square 4. An array of fresh produce 22 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 23 WAPPING Wapping’s winding cobbled streets are now Opposite page: Wapping’s canalside walkways home to converted warehouses, historic pubs 1. Original street signs still adorn many roads and fashionable restaurants. Founded in 1520, 2. Thames views AUTHENTIC the Prospect of Whitby is London’s oldest pub 3. The Prospect of Whitby, London’s oldest WAPPING whilst Wilton’s Music Hall, another historical riverside inn gem, is the world’s oldest venue of its kind. 4. Wilton’s Music Hall - London’s oldest THIS ECLECTIC LONDON VILLAGE music hall HAS AUTHENTIC ROOTS THAT STRETCH BACK CENTURIES. 1 2 3 4 24 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 25 EDUCATION FOR YOUNG FAMILIES AND GROWING UNIVERSITIES MINDS, LONDON DOCK CONNECTS 1 & COLLEGES London Southbank University University College London TO WORLD-LEADING INDEPENDENT 2.3 miles 3.7 miles SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS LONDON. London School of Economics University of Westminster 2.9 miles 4.2 miles King’s College London London Metropolitan University 2.6 miles 4.3 miles City University London Royal College of Music 2.6 miles 4.9 miles Queen Mary University Imperial College London 2.2 miles 5.5 miles London University of Arts 2.8 miles SCHOOLS IN THE AREA Hermitage Primary School St Paul’s Cathedral School 0.4 mile 2.2 miles St Paul’s Primary School The City of London School 0.5 mile 2.1 miles Mulberry School for Girls Charterhouse Square 0.7 mile 2.8 miles Blue Gate Fields Junior School St Michael’s Secondary School 0.7 mile 6.7 miles Sir John Cass’s Primary School 2 0.8 mile 1. The Royal College of Music 2. King’s College London 26 LONDON DOCK DISCOVER MORE 27 AT THE HEART OF LONDON DOCK WITH MAGNIFICENT WATER FEATURES, SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS, THE SPECTACULAR GAUGING SQUARE PROVIDES A CENTRE POINT WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL TO ENJOY.
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