Southwark in Greater London, England, United Kingdom
The Glaziers Hall
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
1. The Glaziers Hall Marker
Inscription.
The Glaziers Hall. .
The Glaziers Hall Pool of London . The land in this area formed part of the site of the cloisters of the Church of St Mary Ouverie, now Southwark Cathedral. After the dissolution of the monasteries in 1540 it was sold and eventually bought by the Hays Wharf Company who built a three-storey warehouse here during the Napoleonic wars. A Georgian façade was added in 1850 and two more floors. The building was leased to the “Glaziers Company” in 1975. After careful restoration in 1977, it became the home of the Worshipful Companies of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, Scientific Instrument Makers and Launderers and is known as “The Glaziers Hall”. . This historical marker is in Southwark in Greater London England United Kingdom
The Glaziers Hall
Pool of London
The land in this area formed part of the site of the cloisters of the Church of St Mary Ouverie, now Southwark Cathedral. After the dissolution of the monasteries in 1540 it was sold and eventually bought by the Hays Wharf Company who built a three-storey warehouse here during the Napoleonic wars. A Georgian façade was added in 1850 and two more floors. The building was leased to the “Glaziers Company” in 1975.
After careful restoration in 1977, it became the home of the Worshipful Companies of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, Scientific Instrument Makers and Launderers and is known as “The Glaziers Hall”.
Location. 51° 30.393′ N, 0° 5.324′ W. Marker is in Southwark, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Montague Close and London Bridge, on the left when traveling east on Montague Close. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Southwark, England SE1 9RA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
