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Historical London: The Docklands of East End

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Shadwell Fire Station, Cable St, 290 Cable St, London E1 0BX, UK

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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

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Places you will visit

11

It will take you

114-144 mins

You will walk

4070 steps

Total distance

3.1 km

Route you will explore

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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

About this quest

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.

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"

The mission: Your story in London

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!   

Good to know before you play

  • We recommend not playing at night
  • No attractions ticket(s) required
  • Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Ratings and Reviews

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Harry Cook

13 Sep 2025
A good storyline to follow, with interesting information along the way. The clues/questions were fairly easy but all in all a fun activity for a day out.

Anthony Burness

01 Jun 2025

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

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