Making a home in Silvertown

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Making a home in Silvertown

A virtual guided walk of Silvertown and Royal Docks by poet and researcher from Birkbeck, University of London, Matt Martin.

Three audio and visual walks in the Silvertown area, exploring the various people and their experiences who have found this area of Newham their home. Topics include; how the Royal Docks came about, the expansion of the docks and industry in the area, the Silvertown Explosion, the tallest bronze sculpture in the UK and how Silvertown came to be called Silvertown!

This tour is online now and can be enjoyed throughout the festival

Time & date

Wednesday 3 June

Location

Online

Tickets

Free

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For your visit

Outdoors

Royal Wharf Gardens

In this garden in the centre of the Royal Wharf development, you'll find a memorial to the Silvertown Explosion.

Silvertown
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Art & Culture

Millennium Mills

Derelict early 20th century flour mill turned screen icon; this Royal Docks landmark is due to be redeveloped.

Silvertown
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Food & Drink

Nani Café

Beans on toast, paninis, and other homely lunch options at equally homely prices.

Royal Victoria Dock
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