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LIMEHOUSE
A picturesque London waterside neighbourhood on the north bank of the Thames, Limehouse occupies a narrow river path between Wapping and Canary Wharf. Its main feature is the Limehouse Marina, an oasis of calm dotted with colourful river and narrow canal boats. The Limehouse Basin opened in 1820 and still serves as a link for boats travelling up to the country's canal system via the Regent's Canal.
From late medieval times to 20th century, the Limehouse was an important location on the Thames serving as a port, setting for a number of light shipping industry workshops and a point of transferring the river cargo onto the Regent’s Canal.
The area radically changed with the advance of transport, including the DLR trains connections between the City of London and the new development taking place in Canary Wharf under the London Docklands Development Corporation set up in 1981.
St Anne’s Limehouse is one of a small number of listed, mostly Georgian houses in the area. Another significant architectural gem is Hawksmoor’s Anglican Church which has been around since the 1700’s.
In the last 20 years Limehouse was transformed into a posh enclave of new riverside homes mostly built around the marina. The area is also a hunting ground for the attractive waterside warehouse conversions seekers usually working in the City or Canary Wharf.
Restaurants and Bars
The Narrow
La Verde at Riverside
La Figa
Straight and Narrow
The Grapes
Primary Schools
Cayley Primary School - Good
Secondary Schools
Langdon Park Community School - Good
Developments
The Waterhouse Gardens
Canary Gateway
Royal Quay
Artisan Place
Council
Tower Hamlets
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Transport – Travelcard Zone 2
DLR – Limehouse
National Rail – Limehouse
Bus – 15, 115, 135, 277, D3, D6, D7, N15, N550, N551
Culture
Museum of London Docklands
Ragged School Museum
Shopping
Canary Wharf two stops away on the DLR
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