Royal Docks Originals
The Royal Docks: A People and Past in Pictures
An installation charting the maritime history and the heritage of the Royal Docks.
In June 2024, Marieta Evans - television presenter, journalist and content creator with a specialism in history and heritage - worked with the history club members to produce a series of 10 information boards highlighting the area’s rich heritage.
Explore locations - Royal Victoria Dock, Royal Albert Dock, King George the V Dock, North Woolwich Station, Royal Victoria Gardens, the old site of Harland and Wolff (now Galleons Point residential), Woolwich Ferry, Brunner Mond Factory (the site of the Silvertown explosion), Tate Institute and St Mark’s Church (now Brick Lane Music Hall).
Come down, have a look and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Royal Docks!
Commissioned by the Royal Docks Team and developed by the Royal Docks History Club, will be on display at the Festival Hub at the Pump House.
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For your visit
Art & Culture
Making Space: The People’s Plan
Large-scale artwork reproducing ‘The People’s Plan for the Royal Docks,’ a 1980s community-led project to oppose the airport.
Activities
Wakeup Docklands
Wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and paddleboard yoga – for beginners and back-flippers alike.
Activities
Royal Docks CrossFit
Gym dedicated to CrossFit, the gruelling strength and conditioning phenomenon that athletes swear by.
