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During the 18th century the Greenland whale-fishery vessels docked at Rotherhithe, giving the dock its current name. Constructed to resist, as far as possible, the pressure of the ice, the ships would leave London at the beginning of April for Greenland and its whaling-grounds. Whatever catch the crew - normally about fifty per boat - brought back would be boiled down for oil at the docks. In 1807, the Greenland Dock was purchased by William Richie's Surrey Commercial Dock Company which eventually owned all the docks built at Rotherhithe over the next 70 years. It established over 150 acres of docklands, primarily used for the North European trade in timber, hemp, iron, tar and corn. Many of the docks have now been filled in but Greenland Dock remains and is by far the largest body of water left in Rotherhithe. Used purely for recreational purposes, it is also one of only two working enclosed docks on the south bank of the Thames and is a stop on the Thames Clipper commuter service.Greenland Dock images
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Southwark Fireworks at Greenland Dock Greenland Dock, SE16 7TE 5th November 2007 PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RELOCATED. IT WILL NOW BE HELD AT SOUTHWARK PARK, BERMONDSEY. ...
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469-475 The Highway, E1W | 27 minutes from Greenland Dock
Being just a bit out of the city centre this modern, hotel is popular with the budget traveller. It’s close to Canary Wharf and Tower Bridge ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, SE10 | 1.7 miles from Greenland Dock
The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural heritage. ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
321 Whitechapel Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 1.9 miles from Greenland Dock
More than a library, the Idea Store in Whitechapel brings together adult learning, training and meeting areas, as well as a focus on the local history ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Brick Lane, London, Spitalfields, London E1 | 2.2 miles from Greenland Dock
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Park Approach, Southwark Park, London, Southwark, London SE16 | 15 minutes from Greenland Dock
Before the Bermondsey Artists' Group (BAG) took over the cafe in the middle of Southwark Park it had fallen into disrepair. The building was completely renovated ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Southwest Corner of Southwark Park, London, Southwark, London SE16 | 16 minutes from Greenland Dock
Set up by the Cafe Gallery Projects London, who also run the nearby Cafe Gallery in the centre of Southwark Park just a five-minute walk away, ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, Wapping Wall, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1W | 24 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 26th May and Sunday 27th May 2012 - 12noon-6pm
Cafe Gallery Projects, 1 Park Approach, Southwark Park, SE16 | 15 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 13th June 2012 to 15th July 2012 - 12noon-6pm
Cafe Gallery Projects, 1 Park Approach, Southwark Park, SE16 | 15 minutes from Greenland Dock
Contemporary works in various media exploring the traumatic effects of technological progress on the human psyche and body, by artists including Richard Ducker, Nooshin Farhid, Tim ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 14th June, 15th June and 16th June 2012 - 8pm
The Space, 269 Westferry Road, E14 | 15 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
269 Westferry Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 15 minutes from Greenland Dock
It's not all music hall these days down in the East End. This multi-arts centre on the Isle of Dogs gives the locals a chance to ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Douglas Way, Deptford, London, SE8 | 29 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
490 Commercial Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 30 minutes from Greenland Dock
This splendid 1930s art deco Grade II listed East End dance hall has a capacity of over 2,600 and prides itself as "London's most versatile venue". ...More
London > Shopping > Markets
Trafalgar Way, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 31 minutes from Greenland Dock
Originally a general market for corn, coal, iron, wine, salt, pottery, fish and other goods, Billingsgate is now the only London-based market dedicated to fish. From ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
Arch 72 Druid Street, London, Southwark, London SE1 | 34 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Shopping > Delicatessens
Arch 72 Druid Street, London, Southwark, London SE1 | 34 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
126 Lower Road, London, Southwark, London SE16 | 10 minutes from Greenland Dock
Three menus - the bistro menu, the grill menu and the pizza menu - are served in two separate dining rooms at The Yellow House where ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1 Tunnel Road, Rotherhithe, London, Southwark, London | 18 minutes from Greenland Dock
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1 Tunnel Road, Rotherhithe, London, Southwark, London | 18 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 2.4 miles from Greenland Dock
For 30 years Four Corners has been training, producing and supporting the full range of film and photographic requirements. Services on offer include filmmaking facilities and ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 2.7 miles from Greenland Dock
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, London, Shoreditch, London E2 | 2.7 miles from Greenland Dock
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Leisure near Greenland Dock
London > Leisure > Activities
Arches 422-424 Mile End Park, Burdett Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | 1.7 miles from Greenland Dock
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
City Hall, 110 The Queens Walk, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 1.9 miles from Greenland Dock
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London > Leisure > Activities
Unit 4, Wood Wharf, Preston Road, Canary Wharf, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 30 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
57 Wapping Wall, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1W | 24 minutes from Greenland Dock
Once known as the 'Devil's Tavern' thanks to its delinquent clientele, the Prospect of Whitby is one of the oldest pubs in London - and the ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Narrow Street, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 24 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
31 Fisherman's Walk, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 25 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Nightlife > Bars
The Pepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, London, SE10 | 35 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Drummond Road, London, Southwark, London SE16 | 24 minutes from Greenland Dock
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Wapping Hydrolic Power Station, Wapping Wall, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1W | 24 minutes from Greenland Dock
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No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 26 minutes from Greenland Dock
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