Trinity Buoy Wharf
Trinity Buoy Wharf, in situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and is the site of London's only lighthouse, by the confluence of the River Thames and Bow Creek, at Leamouth. The lighthouse no longer functions, and was originally used for training and light experiements however it is home of various art projects such as Longplayer. It has been referred to as "Bow Creek Lighthouse" and the viewing platform is often open to the public providing splendid views of the river.
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Trinity Buoy Wharf - Early History
In 1803, the site came to be used by The Elder Brethren of Trinity House. The seawall was reconstructed in 1822 by George Mundy of Old Ford.The site was originally used as a maintenance depot, and storage facility for the many buoys that aided navigation on the Thames, and the wharf itself for docking and repair of lightships.
The original lighthouse was built in 1852 by James Walker the engineer of Trinity House and was demolished in the late 1920s. The surviving lighthouse was built in 1864-6 by James Douglass for Trinity House.
It was used for lighting trials for Trinity House's lights around England & Wales. Michael Faraday also carried out experiments there. The pair continued to be used for the training of lighthouse keepers and trainee's
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