Description
Book SynopsisThe Story of St Katharine's tells the fascinating story of 23 acres of land by the River Thames with a trading history that began in the 10th century. Queen Matilda inaugurated the ancient hospital of St Katharine in the 11th century and so, under royal patronage the precinct grew. Chris West lives close to St Katharine Docks and with the inspiration of the neighbouring Tower of London and Wapping his book describes both the rich history of St Katharine's and the wonderful marina, buildings and amenities that make up St Katharine Docks today.
Table of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter One: A History of the Royal Hospital of St Katharine by The Tower. Chapter Two: Development of Telford’s Docks. Chapter Three: The Working Docks. Chapter Four: Cargo. Chapter Five: Ship Chandlery. Chapter Six: Later Life of The Docks. Chapter Seven: Locations of The Docks. Chapter Eight: Some of the Noted Vessels in The Docks. Chapter Nine: Reflections on The Docks. Chapter Ten: Recent Events at St Katharine’s. Chapter Eleven: Tribute To Peter Drew. Chapter Twelve: Recent Blog Posts. Chapter Thirteen: Map and Guide Notes. References.
