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History of The London Docks

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Overview

A guided tour by myself visiting Port of London Building,Sailors Church,Customs House,St.Katherines Dock & site of execution dock. Stop for a drink at the Prospect of Whitby & then onto Canary wharf for lunch at the Ledger House
Sunday, 13 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 33395 80961
Nearest postcode:
EC3M 4AJ
what3words:
supper.vanish.secret
Start time:
10:30 am

Outside main entrance of Fenchurch St Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 37193 80592
Nearest postcode:
E14 4AL
what3words:
land.action.loss
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Ledger House Pub, West India Quay, Docklands

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