Description

A rare return to Paul's original East London tour and a firm favourite and although much of the dereliction has recently gone we view the hidden sites of interest, social history and change in the area comparing them from the images in Derelict London. Sites include the renovation of St Saviours Church which survived the Blitz but not a fire & the Limehouse Accumulator tower built in 1869 for regulating one of the first hydraulic power systems. We pass some 1970s graffiti proclaiming that "George Davis is Innocent?, lost pubs and stories of the mysterious Black Ditch one of London's Lost Rivers. We stop off along the way for lunchtime drinks and end at a traditional boozer in time for happy hour and the option to stay on for some drag act cabaret. Grab a fryup at Frank's opposite the station for pre walk banter with Paul and the locals.

Dogs are welcome. The tour does not involve trespassing on private property. This (roughly) 5 hour walk ends back at Limehouse Station.

By purchasing a ticket for a walk you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:

* Although public liability insurance is held the organiser shall not be held responsible for accidents, injury, loss or damage to persons or property as a consequence of participation in Paul Talling's walks.Ticket holders are responsible for their own safety while taking part in a walk. The guide is responsible for showing ticket holders sites of interest but not to steward ticket holders across roads etc.

* The tour goes ahead regardless of the weather. No refunds due to inclement weather are given.

* The walk will depart promptly at the advertised time & will not wait for late-comers. If a ticket holder misses the walk, no refund will be given. You are strongly urged to check TFL for weekend engineering works that may affect your journey.

* Once a ticket has been purchased, the agency is unable to offer a refund or swap dates.

Description

576 Commercial Road,

Limehouse,

Greater London,

England,

E14 7JD.