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Historical London: The Docklands of East End

4.68 (19 ratings)
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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.

Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English

Created by
Kirstie S

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!   

Experience's route

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Starting point Shadwell Fire Station, Cable St
290 Cable St, London E1 0BX, UK
Finish point Prospect of Whitby
57 Wapping Wall, London E1W 3SH, UK

Places 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
  • Pause, continue exploring at your own pace or replay at any time.
  • Cross the street carefully
  • Game ends in another place than it starts
  • Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
  • If parents/guardians, filter the content for kids
  • Please be cautious of traffic
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Ratings and Reviews

4.68

19 ratings

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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emmamansell

01 Feb 2025

Sheahan Arnott

01 Jun 2024
loved it. discovered a beautiful part of London I never knew existed

zaducu

04 May 2024

Agne Trimakaite

10 Mar 2024

Nam

09 Mar 2024

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