Next Stop 900 Years of Public Transport in Tower Hamlets Exhibition Launch

Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives

This exhibition depicts the fascinating history of public transport in the East End over nine centuries.

Exhibition19 July 2025 – 21 February 2026Tower Hamlets Local History Library &amp; ArchivesOur family- friendly exhibition depicts the fascinating history of public transport in the East End over nine centuries. It spans the construction of the Bow Bridge in the 12th century, to the opening of the Elizabeth Line in the 21st, and the Victorian innovations in steam and underground travel in between.Featuring over 100 unique items from the collections of Tower Hamlets Local History Library &amp; Archives, this display brings to life the changes and evolution in public transportation. It also includes first-hand testimonies of people who have used or worked on different forms of public transport, past and present.Next Stop will open at Tower Hamlets Local History Library &amp; Archives with a launch event Saturday 19 July with an exciting programme of events to follow! Family friendly launch with arts &amp; crafts, snacks and speeches to celebrate the exhibition launch!

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