St. Saviour's Wharf dock stands silent, its history echoing through towering cranes, relics of bygone eras. The artist's pencil drawing pays homage to its past vibrancy, now transformed into modern office spaces and chic apartments.
Founded by Bermondsey Abbey monks in the 13th century, St. Saviour's Dock emerged from the Neckinger inlet's expansion. The dock was named after the abbey's patron, linked to The Mill of St. Saviour, initially a windmill turned water mill for local water supply in the dissolution of monasteries. It evolved into England's first water-powered gunpowder factory and later a paper mill pioneering straw-based paper production. In Dickens' era, lead mills occupied the site.
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· Print comes embossed and personally signed by the artist M.Rodwell
· This print has the location stated discretely in grey/black ink.
· Unframed and 40 x 30 prints use 300 gram Arco white paper.
