Butler's Wharf

Butler's Wharf

Butler's Wharf is an area on the south bank of the River Thames just east of London's Tower Bridge - overlooking both the bridge and St Katharine Docks on the other side of the river. The main thoroughfare through the area is the historic and picturesque street Shad Thames.

Butler's Wharf was built 1871-73 as a shipping wharf and warehouse complex, accommodating goods unloaded from ships using the port of London. It contained what was reputedly the largest tea warehouse in the world. During the 20th century, Butler's Wharf and other warehouses in the area fell into disuse.

From 1975-78 the artists' space at 2B Butler's Wharf was a key venue for early UK video art and performance art.

Since the 1980s Butler's Wharf has been transformed from a run-down derelict site into luxury flats with restaurants and shops on the ground floor. Terence Conran owns several of the restaurants, which include Butler's Wharf Chop House, Pont de la Tour and Cantina del Ponte.

The Thames Path runs in front of the Grade II listed buildings of Butler's Wharf.

External links

* [http://www.studycollection.co.uk/2B 2B Butler's Wharf]
* [http://www.livettslaunches.co.uk/page/4.html Butler's Wharf Pier]
*IoE|471315|- Grade II - Butler's Wharf building
*IoE|471314|- Grade II - 29 Shad Thames - W11 warehouse
*IoE|471317|- Grade II - Eagle Wharf - S and R warehouses
*IoE|471327|- Grade II - Cardomon Building - H, I, J, K and VI warehouses


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