The Thames Path,  from Tower Hill to Canary Wharf, Led by Steven Brindle

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A chance to discover the Victorian heritage along the Thames path from Tower Hill to Canary Wharf.

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London’s docks developed downstream from Tower Bridge in the 19th century: the riverside communities, Wapping, Shadwell, Ratcliffe and Limehouse, were the starting-point in the development of the East End.This walk takes us from Tower Hill, under Tower Bridge, to see what remains of the great excavated basins and buildings of St Katharine’s Dock and London Dock, them through the primarily Victorian areas of Wapping, where we hope to visit the Anglican Church of St Peter, London Docks and the Catholic Church of St Patrick.We proceed along the Thames Path past Shadwell to Limehouse, with its mix of 18C, 19C and 20C architecture. The walk ends at another historic complex, the West India Docks, now overlain by the huge recent development of Canary Wharf, latest chapter in the dramatic history of London’s Docklands.Dr Steven Brindle, the walk leader, is a historian at English Heritage who has published widely on the history of architecture and engineering.Meeting Place: Tower Hill underground station exitImage: Across the river to Oliver Wharf, Wapping, Copyright <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/38492" title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/38492" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">John Sutton</a> and licensed for <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/reuse.php?id=6312925" title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/reuse.php?id=6312925" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">reuse</a> under this <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/" title="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Creative Commons Licence</a>.This event helps raise funds for The Victorian Society - the only charity dedicated to fighting for our Victorian and Edwardian heritage. Join us today and safeguard our unique cultural heritage for future generations! For further information, <a href="https://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/join" title="https://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/join" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>.CancellationsCancellations will be accepted up to a week before the event. A refund will be issued but will be subject to a £10 deduction per ticket for administrative costs.DisclaimerYou participate in events at your own risk, and neither the Society nor its officers or servants accept any liability of any kind whatsoever, howsoever arising. The Victorian Society reserves the right to cancel, alter or postpone events if necessary.