Investigating the Maritime History of Rotherhithe Excavations at Pacific Wharf, 165 Rotherhithe St, Southwark |
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| Author:
| Heard, Kieron
Goodburn, Damian |
| Series title: | MoLA Archaeology Studies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-901992-40-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | Museum of London Archaeology Service
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.00 |
Book Description:
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In the mid 17th century a timber river wall allowed occupation of marginal land. The site was used as a timber yard and then developed as a commercial wharf, with new waterfronts constructed in deeper water. In the second half of the 18th century the Woolcombe family of shipbuilders developed a new river frontage and a wet dock.
In the mid 17th century a timber river wall allowed occupation of marginal land. The site was used as a timber yard and then developed as a commercial wharf, with new waterfronts constructed in deeper water. In the second half of the 18th century the Woolcombe family of shipbuilders developed a new river frontage and a wet dock.