What is there to do in St Katherines Dock?

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1. What is there to do in St Katherines Dock?
2. How much does it cost to moor a boat in St Katherines Dock?
3. What part of London is St Katherines Dock?
4. Who owns Katherines Dock?
5. When was Katherines Dock redeveloped?
6. When was Katherines Dock built?
7. Who is St Katherines Dock named after?
8. Who built St Katharine Docks?

What is there to do in St Katherines Dock?

The Must-See Attractions Near St Katharine Docks

• The Medieval Banquet. Ivory House, St Katharine's & Wapping, London E1W 1BP. ...
• Wilton's Music Hall. 1 Graces Alley, Whitechapel, London E1 8JB. ...
• Tower of London. St Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB.

How much does it cost to moor a boat in St Katherines Dock?

Mooring Cost Service charge priced at 9.62 pence per kWh including VAT.

What part of London is St Katherines Dock?

Borough of Tower Hamlets St Katharine Docks is a former dock and now a mixed-used district in Central London, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and within the East End. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, immediately downstream of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

Who owns Katherines Dock?

One of Britain's wealthiest property entrepreneurs, Nick Leslau, has bought St Katharine Docks near Tower Bridge in London for £156m. He will refurbish the six buildings around the marina and hopes to lure financial services firms and other tenants from the City of London.

When was Katherines Dock redeveloped?

1825 St Katharine's, Tower Hamlets The busy settlement that grew up here was torn apart after Parliament passed the St Katharine Docks Act in 1825. Over 11,000 people were displaced by the works, which swept away slums like Dark Entry, Cat's Hole and Pillory Lane.

When was Katherines Dock built?

June 1825 St Katharine Docks Marina/Costruzione iniziata

Who is St Katherines Dock named after?

St Catherine St Katharine Docks Founded by Queen Matilda (King Stephen's wife) in 1148, the Royal Hospital and Collegiate Church of St Katharine by the Tower was named for St Catherine, an early Christian martyr who died in Alexandria in 305 AD at the orders of the Roman Emperor Maxentius.

Who built St Katharine Docks?

engineer Thomas Telford Scottish engineer Thomas Telford (1757–1834) worked with architect Philip Hardwick (1792-1870) on the docks. Telford created the docks themselves in two basins with a lock to the Thames, while Hardwick designed the buildings and warehouses.