(St.) Katherine Docks

(St.) Katherine Docks
   East of the Tower and west of London Docks. Divided into two portions east and west. Constructed 1827-8 on the site of the St. Katherine's Hospital and precincts. Architect, Hardwick ; Engineer, Telford. Area, 24 acres. The number of houses demolished was about 1250, and 11,300 inhabitants were removed.
   The names of the streets, etc., demolished are set out in the account of Katherine's (St.) Precinct (q.v.).

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

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