
At the Docks
LFA2023: Exploring Dockland stories
Discover diverse stories as you participate on a guided walk, around the Royal Docks with Eastside Community Heritage, as part of the London Festival of Architecture’s In common, event.
Starting at City Hall, arrive from 4.30pm to embark on a guided walking trail at 5pm, which takes in the Royal Victoria Docks, as hidden-histories are and shared. Find out about City Hall’s location’s name bearer, Kamal Chunchie, whose innovation transformed the lives of dock workers and their families during the 1920’s, as well as the different communities who lived and worked in the London Docklands. Sound clips from those who were there, bring these stories to life, bearing witness to the secrets of the docklands.
Part of the London Festival of Architecture 2023.
For your visit
Art & Culture
Making Space: Go the Distance
Installation artwork by Jessie Brennan, created with Peacock Gym by collecting images from the archive of this renowned community boxing hub.
Places To Stay
Connaught House Hotel
This Grade II-listed building provides comfortable rooms and classic pub dining.
Activities
IFS Cloud Cable Car
This cable car flying between the Royal Docks and North Greenwich offers panoramic views of the river.