Historical London: The Docklands of East End
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.
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
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
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!
Experience's route
Starting point Shadwell Fire Station, Cable St
290 Cable St, London E1 0BX, UKFinish point Prospect of Whitby
57 Wapping Wall, London E1W 3SH, UKPlaces you will visit
11
It will take you
114-144 mins
You will walk
4070 steps
Total distance
3.1 km
- We recommend not playing at night
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
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Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English