The origins of a dock and slipway can be traced back to the 14th century. The present retaining structure was built c.1868 as a parish dock when the Albert Embankment was constructed by the Metropolitan Board of Works to improve flood defences. It was built partly to serve the nearby Royal Doulton factory. From at least about 1960 it has been unused.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
White Hart Dock
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Cholera - Lambeth - 1848-9
We are tempted to write a letter to the Times ourselves, bemoaning the excess...
White Hart Dock
Clearly inspired by the shape of water-going vessels - even the plaque is shi...
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William George Armstrong
Born Newcastle. Armaments manufacturer and industrialist.  Developed the hydraulic accumulator.
2 memorials
1 memorial
Barnett I. Barnato
South African financier, b. London as Barnett Isaacs. Competitor of Cecil Rhodes in the South African diamond world. Entered politics in the Cape. His son Woolf became a successful racing driver an...
1 memorial
Mark Tibbs
Professional boxer from Canning Town who worked in the Royal Docks.
1 memorial
Royal Docks
The Royal Docks is the area, including the three docks – the Royal Victoria (1855), the Royal Albert (1880) and the King George V (1921), collectively forming the largest enclosed docks in the worl...
1 memorial
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