Find restaurants, pubs and things to do in rotherhithe with time outs guide to the very best of se16. Spice island was probably the place where londoners travelled to do, sell spices with other traders. Memorials to serve for a history of the parish of st. Rotherhithe photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The red bridge was the only way to cross to get onto the spice island so they were just a load of docks, but. It is almost a peninsula, filling the huge sweeping bend of the thames immediately downstream of the upper pool. Maps of london paperback march 1, 1986 see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions price. Originally the only anglican church in rotherhithe was st marys, situated at the western end of the peninsula, but the growth of the docks led to a tripling of the population of the area during the nineteenth century. We can cater for all your needs with our great range of food, drink and facilities to ensure your event is a success. Rotherhithe is a station on the east london line located on the southern bank of the river thames at rotherhithe within the london borough of southwark, greater london and is served by national rail london overground services under the control of the london rail division of transport for london, however there is no standard red national rail double arrow logo signage located at the station. There was a large dry dock here by 173946 at the king and queen stairs and near what is now the salt quay pub was the john beatson yard rotherhithes best known shipbreaker. Nov 30, 2016 holy trinity church in rotherhithe knows how to provide a friendly welcome to visitors on a chilly november saturday afternoon.
Thank you for your continued support in these difficult times. Steeped in history, this magnificent place has a small beer garden. The parish adjoins bermondsey on the east, and extends along the southern shore of the thames as far as deptford. Rotherhithe, or, as it is occasionally called, redriff, is worthy of note as the first place where docks were constructed for the convenience of london. It is located on a peninsula on the south bank of the thames, facing wapping and the isle of dogs on the north bank, and is a part of the docklands area. Rotherhithe was also known as redriffe and is in the london borough of southwark redriffe is the fictitious home of gulliver in jonathan swifts travels greenland whaling ended in rotherhithe in 1836. Rotherhithe then and now history walk by stuart rankin. To check the start and end points online, the old salt quay is at. Jul 12, 2017 the next rotherhithe local for you all to meet is the charming nicholas. Sprague, and opened on monday the 16th of october 1899 with a production of the drury lane drama the white heather. Having been refurbished in 2006, this is a two floor site with a large car park and extensive riverside seating outside where barbecues are held in the warm summer months. Packs in the history like no other every inch the traditional english pub. From places to eat to familyfriendly fun, youll find it all in time outs guide to rotherhithe.
Buy bermondsey and rotherhithe remembered archive photographs uk ed. Historic maps of rotherhithe london borough of southwark. Due to the recent events regarding covid19, please be aware that pub opening hours and meal times may not be accurate. A greene king gift card makes the perfect present to share. Rotherhithe is an urban village in south east london. Rotherhithe called by the waterside folk redriff, a parish and parliamentary borough on the n border of surrey and in the administrative county of london. Old salt quay, 163 rotherhithe street, rotherhithe, london. With homemade cakes, coffees and hot soup on offer, it is the ideal spot to warmup and take a break from exploring the surrounding area. Old maps of rotherhithe historic maps of the rotherhithe area. In the 1980s, the area along the river was redeveloped as housing through a mix of warehouse conversions and newbuild developments.
Salt quay is the perfect venue for your celebration, meeting or event. Its huge, with a campfire and a circle of tiki huts you can book out individually. The transformation of the rotherhithe peninsula is incomplete and there are significant opportunities for further growth. Investigating the maritime history of rotherhithe mola archaeology studies series. Food is served all week, on a sunday there is a first class carvery.
Customers are free to download and save these images, but not use these digital files watermarked by the zomato logo for any commercial purpose, without prior written permission of zomato. It has a nice exterior and ample seating outside where we enjoyed the sunshine. Londonist discovers rotherhithe picture research library. The surrey commercial docks were a large group of docks in rotherhithe, south east london. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of rotherhithe. Hotels near tower bridge hotels near natural history museum hotels near big. Rotherhithe was famous for its shipbuilding, shiprepair and shipbreaking businesses and the mayflower was probably broken up along this stretch of the river. The transformation of the rotherhithe peninsula is incomplete and.
Old salt quay london nearby hotels, shops and restaurants. The next rotherhithe local for you all to meet is the charming nicholas. Of all the thamesside pubs, this one is the most special, the most. Rotherhithe then and now history walk by stuart rankin, southwark council 2005. A familyfriendly pub with a beer garden, parking and baby changing facilities. If you have an enquiry about your booking, please call 0345 60 86 040. How to buy rotherhithe, 1894 ordnance survey, county edition scale.
Holy trinity church in rotherhithe knows how to provide a friendly welcome to visitors on a chilly november saturday afternoon. Appropriately, the focus for the town has been the river thames, the sea, ships and seafaring. Bermondsey and rotherhithe remembered archive photographs. The compiler of the new view of london, published in 1708, considers. All meetings, events and hotel bookings have been cancelled at this venue up until 31 st may 2020.
Since our office and factory are in a rural area, our staff travel to work individually by car and we have enough space to maintain social distancing, so in consultation with our staff, we have decided to remain open for business unless government policy changes. The salt quay is a fantastic old warehouse style building that sits on the banks of the thames. There are plans for a new thames crossing between rotherhithe. The original mayflower pub and restaurant in rotherhithe sensational food, great.
Although the docks were closed and largely filled in during the 1980s, and have now been replaced by modern housing and commercial facilities, rotherhithe is still given a large part of its character by its former maritime heritage. The westernmost of these was rotherhithe, lying in the northeast corner of southwark and the site of the surrey docks. The river thames half surrounds the district, which used to consist of marshes, meadows, and rivulets prehistoric animal and human remains have been. A relatively new residential neighbourhood built on former docks and surrounded by historic riverside development.
To the old salt quay on a bank holiday for some lunch. A wonderful view can be enjoyed of london and the boats passing by from the patio or in the first floor dining area. My girlfriends macaroni was small and insipid with too much salt. History of rotherhithe london borough of southwark ideal. The bar excels just as much as the kitchen, with craft beers, real ales, cocktails and world wines all available. Pub favourites, grill classics, and hearty sharing platters are all on offer at salt quay, a welcoming pub a stones throw from the thames. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. The old salt quay, rotherhithe street, rotherhithe, london zomato. Rotherhithe area guide what makes rotherhithe so great. The name is saxon, meaning mariners landing place, which demonstrates the long history of habitation in the area. One of many similar establishments forming part of the famous bermondsey beer mile, like many of the others this is located in the arches under the railway track, and is of course a brewery tap rather than a pub, and this is reflected in the somewhat. Jul 28, 2009 londonist discovers rotherhithe picture research library.
History of rotherhithe london borough of southwark. Old salt quay, 163 rotherhithe street, rotherhithe, london, se16 5qu, venue info, address and contact details. The old salt quay, rotherhithe street, rotherhithe, london. They serve food all day and do a very reasonably priced sunday roast. Having been refurbished in 2006, this is a two floor site with a large car park and extensive riverside seating outside where.
By 1850, holy trinity and three other new anglican churches had been founded in rotherhithe along with many from other. The wonderful rotherhithe bascule bridges a rotherhithe blog. For more details about the history of the grand surrey canal see one of my. Rotherhithe has a long history as a port, with many shipyards from elizabethan times until the early 20th century and with working docks until the 1970s. Click on each image for a larger, more detailed picture and information about its history and location. It is with great sadness we have called last orders in all our pubs for the time being to support the fight against covid19. Profusely illustrated with historic then pictures and now photographs by the author. The salt quay bars and pubs in rotherhithe, london. Investigating the maritime history of rotherhithe mola archaeology studies series heard, kieron, goodburn, damian on.
A history of southeast london suburbs, in images and words, brought to you by the areas local studies and archives collections. Two of rotherhithes most distinctive landmarks are its wonderful. Rotherhithe was an industrial area of london that got absolutely flattened by bombing in the 1940s and then had to be quickly rebuilt with uninspired buildings in the 1950s and 1960s which was the right thing to do, people needed housing so its not that interesting an area of london there is however, the mayflower connection with the pilgrim fathers, i think captain john smith was buried. It is located on a peninsula on the south bank of the thames, facing wapping and limehouse on the north bank, and is a part of the docklands area. Historically the area was the most northeastern settlement in the county of surrey. Old salt quay was formerly known as spice island and is an old dock house warehouse conversion located off the main road, near tower bridge.
Rotherhithe was an industrial area of london that got absolutely flattened by bombing in the 1940s and then had to be quickly rebuilt with uninspired buildings in the 1950s and 1960s which was the right thing to do, people needed housing so its not that interesting an area of london. Mar 12, 2008 rotherhithe was also known as redriffe and is in the london borough of southwark redriffe is the fictitious home of gulliver in jonathan swifts travels greenland whaling ended in rotherhithe in 1836. The old salt quay rotherhithe street, rotherhithe menu view the menu for the old salt quay london on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, the old salt quay menu and prices. Plenty of outside space, with the openair tables and seats supplemented by a covered seating dining area in front of the main building. Modern greene king pub, designed well to make the most of its fine riverside position. The old salt quay menu, menu for the old salt quay. Doubletree by hilton hotel london docklands riverside london hotels midrange chain hotel from. Rotherhithe southbank sydenham walworth west norwood woolwich. There are plans for a new thames crossing between rotherhithe and canary wharf by laura reynolds last edited 28 months ago looks like this article is a bit old. Investigating the maritime history of rotherhithe mola. Add to that a collection about local history and you begin to get a picture of the visual cornucopia treasured here and used by.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Part of culling road still exists today but all the houses on it have. The old salt quay menu in image format shown on this website has been digitised by. Rotherhithe area guide restaurants, pubs and things to. The mayflower rotherhithe pub home oldest pub on the thames.
Rotherhithe downstream from tower bridge the thames indulges itself in a series of lazy meanders, leaving three peninsulas of lowlying land that were to become the centre of londons dock facilities from about 1800 to 1970. Split into a restaurant, bar and brasserie, book a table by the. Photos of old salt quay and a great range hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts near old salt quay, london. Marychurch street, se16 4je southwark park tavern 395 southwark park road, se16 2jh. Sep 18, 2015 find restaurants, pubs and things to do in rotherhithe with time outs guide to the very best of se16.
The kitchen team is led by head chef daniel heffernan. The old salt quay, rotherhithe street, rotherhithe. Rotherhithe has been a port since the 12th century or earlier, and a shipyard since elizabethan times. Leadbellys the kitchen offers great food for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner in a relaxed and laid back space. Rotherhithe area guide restaurants, pubs and things to do. Nicholas sort of fell upon rotherhithe when he first moved here as he had never really heard of the area when the estate agent mentioned it to him. I meet with him in one of his favourite cafes, canada water cafe. While our pubs are closed, the community spirit lives on and weve heard some incredible stories of our team members and our customers who have gone above and. Mary, rotherhithe in the county of surrey and in the administrative county of london edward josselyn beck university press, 1907 rotherhithe london, england 270 pages. Rotherhithe is a riverside district of south london. Rotherhithe, surrey genealogy heraldry and history. This is a perfectly pleasant green king pub located next to the thames in rotherhithe se16. Exploring the old surrey commercial docks on the rotherhithe. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time mayflower.
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