Spparc has taken the wraps off its proposals for a visitor centre to serve the replica of Francis Drake’s Golden Hinde that is under restoration at St Mary Overie Dock in Southwark.

The practice’s 1,125sq m scheme features a new ticket hall, an accessible education space which will explore Drake’s life and an exhibition area on its upper level.

Its lower ground level will have an external covered walkway with viewing galleries to the ship, WCs and offices for staff.

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