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Docklands
Docklands has
changed almost beyond recognition in recent years, particularly
on the Canary Wharf side of the Thames, the home of the major
financial institutions, where modern architecture is in
abundance. On the other side of the river at Rotherhithe there
is still much to interest the IA enthusiast. In particular
the Hilton Docklands Hotel now occupies the site of Nelson Dock,
the only dry dock left in London. In dock alongside the hotel is
the Dame de Serk, a replica of an 18th century 3 masted French
sailing barque which was actually made in 1952. Until recently
it housed the hotel restaurant but is now only used for
functions. If you find yourself in the area there is a ferry
service crossing directly to the Nelson Dock / Hilton Hotel site
and it's not too far from there to the excellent Brunel Museum.
© P.Riley
Modern construction work - tomorrows
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Modern architecture at Canary Wharf |
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Fast moving shipping and rather low
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Nelson Dock crane |
Nelson Dock crane |
Nelson Dock crane |
Part of Nelson Dock |
La Dame de Serk c1952 |
La Dame de Serk c1952 |
La Dame de Serk c1952 |
La Dame de Serk c1952 |
La Dame de Serk c1952 |
La Dame de Serk c1952 |
La Dame de Serk c1952 |
La Dame de Serk c1952 |
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WIAS Meetings
Meetings of the Society are held on the second Thursday of each
month in the Pyne Room at Warwick School, Myton Road,
Warwick, starting at 7.30pm. Visitors should park in the Junior
School/Sports Hall Car Park. The Sixth Form Centre is close to
the car park.
(Click here to see map)
Subscriptions 2008/09
£10 per person or per couple. Cheques payable to WIAS. An
additional payment of £1 per person at each meeting to cover the
cost of refreshments.
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