POOL OF LONDON

HAY’S GALLERIA
HAY’S WHARF.

The land between Tooley Streetand the Thames has been occupied by wharves and warehouses since the middle ages. Founded by Alexander Hay in 1651, the Hay’s Wharf Company grew to own most of the quayside between London and Tower Bridges. Hay’s Wharf Buildings were constructed in 1856 by Sir William Cubitt on the site of an 18th century wharf.

[Picture of the wharf]

The wharf handled all cargos specialising in provisions and tea. In the 1860s, the use of cold storage was pioneered here and this area became known as "London’s Larder". Hay’s Wharf stored 75% of the bacon, butter, cheese and canned meat needed for London.

LONDON BRIDGE CITY

One of the signs in the Pool of London area (part of the tidal area of the Thames starting from London Bridge and extending to Limehouse)

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Above the sign is a small sign with an inscription on it
THIS STREET CALLED HAYS LANE HAS NOT BEEN DEDICATED AS A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC USING THIS STREET DO SO AS LICENSEES AND NOT AS OF RIGHT.
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