History WalksTwo booklets are available to help walkers discover the fascinating history of Rotherhithe's once bustling docks and shipyards.
Walkers will be guided downriver to learn some forgotten facts about the landmarks they see along the way, like the river stairs where you could hail a waterman in his wherry – a pre 19th century taxi service.
Today the area is becoming a haven for wildlife so walkers are also urged to look out for nesting swans, tufted ducks and even pipistrelle bats.
Booklets
The booklets,  ‘Transport, industry and the docks’ (247 kb) and ‘Granaries, shipyards and wharves’ were written by Stuart Rankin with the help of the resources in the Local History Library. They include a children’s quiz leaflet.
Contact us
Local History Library
Tel: 020 7525 2000
Fax: 020 7403 8633
local.history.library@southwark.gov.uk
211 Borough High Street
London SE1 1JA
Opening hours
Monday and Thursday, 10am to 8pm
Tuesday and Friday, 10am to 5pm
Wednesday closed
Saturday, 10am to 1pm
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