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Alexander Hay

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Alexander Hay

Founded Hay's Wharf in 1651.

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Alexander Hay

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Hay's Wharf - Tooley Street

The little plaque that you can see at the top of the picture is disappointing...

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Roman warehouse

Roman warehouse

The picture source says "Near the Courage Brewery Site archaeologists found the complete wooden floor of a riverside warehouse. Nothing like this has been found anywhere else. The basement would ha...

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1 memorial