"Of the many sources I consulted, I am particularly indebted to Paul Talling's Derelict London." Neil Cross (author of Luther, the crime drama)

A guided walking tour in and around Wapping, taking in the history & sites of the old London Docks with readings from both of Paul's books (Derelict London & London's Lost Rivers) and much more. Exploring the now sealed entrances to the old dock basins, decaying remains of docks in unlikely places, bascule bridges, the one time retail centre that is Tobacco Dock and an old water pumping station & tales of smugglers, pirates & murders.

Other interesting points along the route include Execution Dock used by the Admiralty for over 400 years to hang pirates the scene of a Dr Who episode, where music videos were filme,d the church where scenes from the Long Good Friday was filmed and where Sunhill Police Station (The Bill) was originally situated. All this and passing by a few derelict sites too....

The tour lasts approx 3 1/2 hours. Afterwards, join Paul for a drink in a Wapping pub overlooking the Thames with some of the best riverside views in London.

Dogs are welcome on all tours

By purchasing a ticket for a walk, you agree 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 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.

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