Royal Docks Originals
Compressor House Warming: Charabancs and Cadillacs
Open a magic time capsule to discover Newham’s transport history and its impact on people’s lives.
Delve into an extraordinary travel trunk to explore fascinating artefacts and an array of black and white photography capturing everyday life and significant moments across the past seven decades.
From a 1955 household radio set and a 1960s BOAC shoulder bag symbolising the golden era of air travel, to toy models of mobile homes and caravan trailers, come and discover this magic time capsule stored full of memories.
Charabancs and Cadillacs is a two-year heritage reminiscence project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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For your visit
Places To Stay
Travelodge London ExCeL
A good budget choice, eight minutes walk from the ExCeL centre.
Food & Drink
Yi-Ban
This Chinese restaurant occupies a floor of the London Regatta Centre overlooking the Docks, meaning diners can plane-watch over a plate of dim sum.
Activities
Royal Docks Adventure
Power boats, rowing boats, dragon boats, canoes – everything you need for an afternoon on the water.
