Tobacco Dock, Grade I listed warehouse in Wapping, United Kingdom
The brick warehouse spans 16,000 square meters with multiple levels, featuring vaulted cellars and large internal courtyards designed for efficient cargo handling.
Engineer John Rennie designed this storage facility in 1812 to accommodate the increasing tobacco trade from the colonies through the London Docks.
The bronze statue at Pennington Street entrance commemorates the 1857 incident when Charles Jamrach rescued a boy from an escaped Bengal tiger.
The warehouse functions as an events venue with capacity for 10,000 people, offering modern facilities while maintaining its original architectural elements.
Three hundred cats patrolled the premises during its commercial period, protecting valuable stored goods from rats in the extensive underground vaults.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Website: http://tobaccodocklondon.com
GPS coordinates: 51.50830,-0.05945
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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