#st-katharine-docks

#st-katharine-docks

The story of this corner of London runs deep. The roots of settlement here stretch back to the 10th century, when King Edgar granted 13 acres of riverside land to 13 knights (yes, an acre per knight), with permission to use it for trading along he river. By 1125, there was already a dock at St Katharine's. Over the centuries, the area grew into a small but busy community, complete with a hospital, a monastery, a school, almshouses and its own court.

Next month, one of the 70-foot-long Clipper 70 race yachts that will set sail to circumnavigate the globe will be at St Katharine Docks Marina, and will be offering free tours. During the tours, you will be able to go below deck, check out the Nav Station, galley, bunks and stowage, and see where each of the 20 Race Crew live when not on deck.

"It's like a social experiment, you get so bonded with each other making this ship move. "It's shaped me to be a world citizen. I've got friends from all around the world now."