The museum is located on land that until 1970 was part of the Surrey Docks. After these closed, the area was refurbished and the old pumphouse became a museum. It also houses the Rotherhithe Heritage Museum which contains artefacts from Roman times to the present day.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Pumphouse Educational Trust and Museum
The Pumphouse Educational Trust - heritage museum and nature reserve. Outstan...
Founded by Edward VI in the remains of Greyfriars Monastery for the education of poor children. The first pupils arrived in November 1552. In 1682 Sir Robert Clayton erected much of the building, d...
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A former further education college, with sites in Waterloo, Bermondsey and Camberwell. It merged with Lewisham College.
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