Until the end of the nineteenth century 500 tonnes of ivory were imported into london every year making london one of the most powerful ivory importers there was.
Showing ivory floor of london docks siberia.
At the edge of each bin a sample scale is stuck on end so that the light from the window shines through it showing the.
Transport links are available from tower hill and tower gateway stations.
The ivory vaults is perfectly situated for private parties and corporate events.
A stunning one bedroom apartment in this highly desirable warehouse building in the heart of st katharine docks.
The property has double height ceilings stone flooring and a great roof terrace.
This vaulted bar and dockside restaurant in the historic st katherine s docks offers reasonably priced food in scenic surroundings in the shadow of tower bridge.
Ivory house st katharine docks.
The location itself is prime central london and yet the docks are unexpectedly peaceful given their setting complete with views over the picturesque marina home to over 200.
Further benefits include concierge services and parking.
Ivory house st katharine docks morpheus london has recently completed the interior design of a three bedroom penthouse apartment in ivory house st katharine docks.
The ivory vaults is available as a dry hire option and our private packages are designed for groups between 100 and 450 guests.
The woolly mammoth had 7 to 8 feet long tusks but went extinct.
Victorian london thames docks warehouses.
The ivory vaults is an exclusive location situated within ivory house at st katharine docks london.
Ivory house is set in the centre of st katharine docks close to all local amenities and the wide variety of eateries and private coffee houses arranged throughout this luxury yacht haven.
Tusks being weighed before they were cut up for further use.
London authority s ivory store in the london docks.
Below on the first floor is the store of ivory and tortoiseshell the latter massed in bins in the thin irregular scales in which it is taken from the back of the turtle.
Mammoth tusks from siberia arriving at the london docks in 1924 credit.
The ground floor restaurant menu is kept simple with things like wagyu beef cheeseburger pancetta and chips or wild mushroom spring roll poached duck egg salsa verde.