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- The Grade II listed Enderby House itself dates from the mid-19th century and was originally owned by the firm of Samuel Enderby, once Britain's largest whaling company and pioneers of Arctic exploration.
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Step into the past and explore the intriguing narrative of a place that has witnessed the ebb and flow of time, embodying an unmistakable 1830-ish charm. Enderby House’s story intertwines with the enigmatic Enderby family, renowned for their mastery in patent rope, twine, and canvas production.
Sep 8, 2015 · Buxton & Enderby was founded ca1765, at St Paul’s Wharf in London. They developed a successful business trading with the American colonies – shipping out British goods and bringing back whale oil and seal skins.
Mar 11, 2020 · In 1841 Charles was living in Enderby House at Enderby Wharf, while George and Henry were living with their mother in Old Charlton. Previously the family had moved from Greenwich/Blackheath to Eltham. By 1846 Mary Enderby was dead and Charles tried to save the firm by setting up the South Seas Whaling Company with others.
The Grade II listed Enderby House itself dates from the mid-19th century and was originally owned by the firm of Samuel Enderby, once Britain's largest whaling company and pioneers of Arctic exploration.
Enderby House belonged to the firm of Samuel Enderby, the largest whalers and sealers in Britain, and pioneers of Antarctic exploration. Hermann Melville describes their flagship and crew in "Moby Dick". The decline of British whaling led to the Enderbys ceasing to have an interest in Enderby’s Wharf in 1854.
The new Company that was jointly owned was called Submarine Cables Ltd. and operated from Enderby's Wharf alongside Telcon's other (non-submarine) activities. Metals activity continued to be a significant part of that business.
Enderby House has served many purposes since being in the possession of The Telegraph Construction & Maintenance Company Limited. Members of the staff remember, its rooms as the staff dining rooms for many years.
