Walking Tour - To Blackwall and Beyond

Fri Feb 13 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC+00:00

London Museum Docklands | London

David Charnick, Footprints of London
Publisher/HostDavid Charnick, Footprints of London
Walking Tour - To Blackwall and Beyond
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Come explore the beginnings of London's dockland story!
About this Event

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 Lopndon Museum Docklands - the nearest stations are Westferry and West India Quay DLR Stations. We finish at East India DLR Station.

For other business-related tours please see here: http://charnowalks.co.uk/business-tours/

For other East End tours please see here: http://charnowalks.co.uk/east-london-tours/

For information on travel, please use Transport for London's Journey Planner.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

London Museum Docklands, Hertsmere Road, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 12.50 to GBP 17.50

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