Historical London: The Docklands of East End
4.62 (13 ratings)



In this game you can immerse yourself in the famous Battle of Cable St and you'll be pitched against Oswald Mosley and his Blackshirts.
Following an imagined path of one of the locals, gain a real insight into how the melting pot of the East End came together that day and by doing so helped win a decisive and pivotal victory over the fascists.
A victory that helped change the course of history. On the way, you also get to discover some of the rich and fascinating past of London's Docklands.
Following an imagined path of one of the locals, gain a real insight into how the melting pot of the East End came together that day and by doing so helped win a decisive and pivotal victory over the fascists.
A victory that helped change the course of history. On the way, you also get to discover some of the rich and fascinating past of London's Docklands.
- Please be cautious of traffic
- If parents/guardians, filter the content for kids
- Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
- Game ends in another place than it starts
- Cross the street carefully
- Pause, continue exploring at your own pace or replay at any time.
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- We recommend not playing at night
Places you will visit
11
It will take you
114-144 mins
You will walk
4600 steps
Total distance
3.5 km
Highlights
Head back to 1936 and join the locals for the famous Battle of Cable St
Visit Wilton's the oldest Music Hall in the world
Learn about the outrageous Ritual Riots in the beautiful Hawksmoor designed St George-in-the-East
Explore Tobacco Docks and Wapping Woods
Finish up in a lovely riverside pub once known as "The Devil's Tavern"
Storyline
It's 4th of Oct 1936 and a pair of siblings, residents of Cable Street their whole lives have slipped out to join forces with friends and neighbours to help build a blockade and to do what it takes to stop the fascists marching through their neighbourhood. Their mission is to play a part on this important day to help ensure that for Mosley and his Blackshirts, "They Will Not Pass". Then they must locate each other after the battle ends and head home to the inevitable trouble they'll be in!
Game route
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Starting point Shadwell Fire Station, Cable St
290 Cable St, London E1 0BX, UKFinish point Prospect of Whitby
57 Wapping Wall, London E1W 3SH, UKRatings and Reviews
4.62
13 ratings
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