Sunday, 12 May

Walking Tour - To Blackwall and Beyond

Come explore the beginnings of London's dockland story!

By David Charnick, Footprints of London

Date and time

Sun, 12 May 2024 14:00 - 16:00 GMT+1

Location

Museum of London Docklands

Hertsmere Road (Meet in front of the Museum) London E14 4AL United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

2 hours

Photo: The Virginia Settlers Memorial (detail), Blackwall - © David Charnick 2021

In 1802 the West India Docks opened, an unprecedented development which saw Poplar blossom to dominate the eastern side of the Tower Hamlets.

Just downriver is Blackwall. It was an important embarkation point long before the arrival of the East India Company in 1617.

This tour tells of the beginnings of London’s dockland, the capital's trading interface with the world.

Meet me outside the Museum of London Docklands - the nearest stations are Westferry and West India Quay DLR Stations. We finish at East India DLR Station.

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Organised by

David Charnick, Footprints of London

I'm a qualified City of London guide; I guide in Tower Hamlets too, where I teach tour guiding, and in other parts of London. More details on my website: http://charnowalks.co.uk/

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