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The name relates to the local lime kilns located by the river and operated by the large potteries that served shipping in the London docks[1]. The earliest reference to Les Lymhostes occurs in 1356[2]. From its foundation, Limehouse, like neighbouring Wapping, has enjoyed better links with the river than the land, the land route being across a marsh. Limehouse became a significant port in late medieval times, with extensive docks and wharves. Although most cargoes were discharged in the Pool of London before the establishment of the docks, industries such as ship building, ship chandlering and rope making were established in Limehouse.

Limehouse Basin