Custom House (London)

United Kingdom / England / London / A3211 Lower Thames Street
 customs house / area / checkpoint, historical building, Grade I Listed (UK), 1810s construction
The Custom House was constructed in 1813 when the Pool of London was a busy area of wharves and warehouses. When opened in 1817 it was called the "New Custom House" as a customs buildings have existed at or near this spot since the 14th century. It now houses the offices of the Investigation and Intelligence Department of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
A Grade I listed building.
www.londonancestor.com/leighs/pb-custom.htm
www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101359193-custom-house...
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Custom_House,_London
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Coordinates:   51°30'31"N   -0°4'56"E

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  • They have tours around on the annual heritage London open day (think in September) - very interesting history about the docks and shipping as well as the customs part, though that's good too.
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