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Former wool warehouse

Key Words :- warehouse

Address :- 101 Back Church Lane, London, Greater London, E1
Grid Ref :- TQ 34205 81077
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.512687 , Long -0.067396
Local Authority :- Tower Hamlets London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1357764,

Description and History of Site:-
Two late 19th-century wool warehouses built for Browne & Eagle Ltd.

Both five-storey with basement. Originally linked by iron gangways at second, third and fourth floor levels and by tunnel under street. Large wall cranes serving loopholes.

Browne & Eagle owned several wool warehouses in the area and also stored bales imported through Tilbury at nearby Commercial Rd Goods Depot, 341810.

Another of their warehouses, 'Swan House' in Great Alie St, 338812, built 1875, converted into offices.


Further Reading and References:-
https://theloom-e1.com/building/


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