Millwall FC History & Heritage Walking Tour - 25 Years on the Isle of Dogs

Have you Walked the Walk yet?

Why not do it during the next international break.

Come and join us on our 10th Out of the Blue event - a special trip back in time to discover all of the key highlights of our famous old football club’s early existence on the Isle of Dogs (1885-1910).

Discover the very place where we were founded, the pub culture instilled from day one, the workplaces of our fan base, our club headquarters, plus all 4 sites of our very first football grounds in that 25-year time space before we moved across the river.

This is a history and heritage tour which explores Millwall’s life on the Isle of Dogs - the early days, the rapid progress, the highs and the lows of the once leading light of London football.

Learn how an amazing FA Cup run led to our old nickname ‘Dockers’ would lead to us being known as the ‘Lions’.

The Isle of Dogs has an interesting history too which is interwoven into the very fabric of our DNA, you will hear some myths debunked, some less known secrets plus plenty of amusing anecdotes to keep you smiling!

We finish in a pub which was our previous HQ, and have a quiz (with prizes) which is always great fun.

Anyone who ‘Walks the Walk’ will also receive a souvenir booklet, and if you join us on this tour we shall endeavour to provide you with both a memorable London tour experience, but also a unique insight into the history and heritage of Millwall Football Club.

Let ‘em come!

“I really enjoyed it. You were a brilliant guide. You and Mike cleared up my confusion over ‘Rear of Lord Nelson”’and Millwall Park”. Jeff Burnige (former Club Chairman).

"Thank you for a really great day, from Linda and myself. Enjoyed it, and were great hosts." Bryan King (Legendary Goalkeeper making 380 appearances 1967-1975),

“This tour shines more light on the life of the fan base in the docks and gave a great insight to our club history back then”. Micky Simpson (former Fan on the Board).

"It was an excellent experience. Supported the club since 68/69 and learnt found out some new stuff today. A great few hours and a must for Lions fans". Adrian Wisson (former Kit Man).

"A great time was had by all. It was really informative. I would recommend that Millwall supporter’s when you get the opportunity to go make sure you do." Stan Godwin (No One Likes Us Talkin' show pundit).

"Thank you for a great day, learnt a few things and had a drink in a pub my Grandad Tiny Joyce may have had the odd pint or three! The tour was well presented and we had a few laughs.I'm more than happy to recommend to anybody interested in Millwall or football history.Thanks for being so understanding with me being in a wheelchair." Peter Manock (Grandson of former Goalkeeper, Assistant Trainer and Caretaker Manager John 'Tiny' Joyce).

“Had a great time, very informative, well worth doing. And huge thanks for being so considerate with Pete being in a wheelchair.” Dawn M.

“Thanks again Mike and Rob for a great day full of laughs, entertainment and informative content. It was nice to meet fellow members and I'm certain everybody left the tour very happy indeed.” Stan J.

“Rob thank you and your team for a very interesting day last Thursday I enjoyed the day and thank you for all of the hard work that you and the team had put in to getting Millwall history and heritage tour completed it was a good day the pub the food was very good .I hope that you have success if you do any more of your Millwall history tours“. Clive W.

“Just want to say a massive thanks for today. The tour was excellently done and your knowledge of Millwall and the island was outstanding”. Paul S.

“Great day yesterday, very informative about Wall's history thanks for coming to my East London Manor!” Barrie S.

“Thanks to Rob and Mike for making yesterday so enjoyable, it really was an excellent day” David F.

“This tour shines mo Me and my old man come from a long line of supporters, and took a lot away from the last tour”. Paul C.

"It was a great walk, and interesting to hear so much of the club history that many say they hadn’t heard before." Chrissie W.

“Really informative- great to learn about heritage & culture of the club in its early years. Inspired me to learn more about our own family roots. Thanks for organising- highly recommend others to go on this tour too.” David B.

“Great Millwall history walk yesterday. Heard some great stories of the early years of our club and some of its players. I now know why it's called Milwall. You'll have to go on the next walk, highly recommended.” Harvey K.

“Really informative- great to learn about heritage & culture of the club in its early years. Inspired me to learn more about our own family roots. Thanks for organising- highly recommend others to go on this tour too.” David B.

“Just wanted to say a big thank you to you both. Really enjoyed it. Can see it getting bigger and bigger. I have already given details of the next one to 8 people.” John D.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day on Saturday, I learnt a lot. It was also really good chatting with fellow fans. Thanks very much for a very good day." Andrew W.

"Great tour. Loved it. A must for Millwall supporters." Eric B.

"I would recommend to any Millwall supporter to take the tour. Informative interesting and a good laugh with like minded people. A great day! A big thank you to Michael, Chris and Rob." Gary W.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

West India Quay, West India Quay DLR Station, London, United Kingdom