Albert Embankment, at the junction with Black Prince Road, London SE1 7TY
White Hart Dock
Industrial heritage
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Why it's Wildland
3.3A pair of wooden arches and half-barges marks the site of a dock whose history reaches back to the 14th century. The dock once supplied nearby Doulton pottery factories with clay; the factories closed in 1956.
White Hart Dock is a small, street-side piece of Lambeth’s working-waterfront history rather than a destination for a long visit. Its distinctive installation gives a riverside stroll a specific story: a medieval-origin dock, clay trade and the nearby pottery industry.
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Open mapAlbert Embankment, at the junction with Black Prince Road, London SE1 7TY
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The experience
A brief heritage stop on Albert Embankment. See the wooden dock-inspired installation, read its plaque if accessible, and consider the site in the context of the former dock and nearby Doulton pottery history.
Things to do
See the dock-inspired installation
Look at the wooden arches and half-barges erected in 2009 to mark the site of White Hart Dock.
A brief stop
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Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A quick dockside history stop
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Find the wooden arches and half-barges at the junction of Albert Embankment and Black Prince Road.
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Read the plaque, if accessible, and note how the installation marks the former dock site.
Verified history
Layers of London traces White Hart Dock’s origins to the 14th century. It supplied nearby Doulton pottery factories with clay until the factories closed in 1956. The wooden arches and half-barges marking the site were erected in 2009 by Handspring Design.
Hidden details
A marker for a working dock — The wooden arches and half-barges are a modern installation marking the site of the former dock, rather than surviving dock structures, according to the source.
When to go
· Daylight is practical for viewing the installation and plaque; no specific visiting time is documented.
The available source gives no seasonal conditions or events.
No site-specific weather information is provided. Check conditions before travelling.
What to look for
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The wooden arches and half-barge forms erected in 2009
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the plaque identifying the former dock
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and the nearby remaining Doulton pottery building on Black Prince Road, mentioned by the source.
The story
Industry
Best time to go
Any season; the source provides no seasonal guidance.
No particular time is documented. Visit during daylight if you want to inspect the installation and plaque; check access before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers · Walkers
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- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
Layers of London describes the installation as visible while strolling along the riverside. The precise access arrangements are not otherwise confirmed; check before visiting and use public routes. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Accessibility
The supplied source describes the installation as being beside the riverside, but gives no details on step-free access, surfaces or route condition. Check before visiting.
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