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Wapping Pubs Walk

22nd May 2026

05/22/2026 00:00 05/23/2026 00:00 Europe/London Wapping Pubs Walk Wapping Pub Crawl  :-) Walk on Friday 22nd May Wapping is one of London’s most fascinating riverside districts, rich with maritime history, old taverns, and stories of sailors, merchants, pirates, and dockworkers who once filled its narrow streets we will visit several historic pubs, explore the area’s unique past, and enjoy good conversation along the way The route will include some of the oldest and most atmospheric pubs in East London, with opportunities to learn about the history of the Thames waterfront and the characters who shaped it Comfortable shoes and a sense of adventure are highly recommended We will be walking a couple of miles on easy terrain There will be several stops including one for lunch but please remember to bring a bottle of water Whether you are interested in history, architecture, or simply a pleasant stroll with friends, it promises to be an enjoyable occasion Please let me know if you would like to attend so we can confirm numbers and make any necessary reservations for lunch by emailing shazza48@newham-u3a org uk We plan to meet outside Tower Hill Station at 10 30 am
Wapping Pub Crawl(crossed out

Wapping Pub Crawl  :-) Walk on Friday 22nd May

Wapping is one of London’s most fascinating riverside districts, rich with maritime history, old taverns, and stories of sailors, merchants, pirates, and dockworkers who once filled its narrow streets. we will visit several historic pubs, explore the area’s unique past, and enjoy good conversation along the way.

The route will include some of the oldest and most atmospheric pubs in East London, with opportunities to learn about the history of the Thames waterfront and the characters who shaped it.

Comfortable shoes and a sense of adventure are highly recommended. We will be walking a couple of miles on easy terrain. There will be several stops including one for lunch but please remember to bring a bottle of water.

Whether you are interested in history, architecture, or simply a pleasant stroll with friends, it promises to be an enjoyable occasion.

Please let me know if you would like to attend so we can confirm numbers and make any necessary reservations for lunch by emailing shazza48@newham-u3a.org.uk.

We plan to meet outside Tower Hill Station at 10.30 am.


London Region of U3As  
Walks and Visits Programme

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Here is the programme of walks and gallery visits for June

There are some spaces still for some sessions:
David Lloyd's NPG visit 9th June
Freda Dahl-Nielson Georgian heroine 25th June
Richard Pusey's Whitehall walk 29th June
Elena Paolini Guildhall Art Gallery 30th June

 All events are £10, no refunds. The sessions from June will launch on Thursday 21st May 2026

The next full programme of walks for July can be found here and on the events page of the website.
The sessions for July will launch on Sun 28th June '26 from 10.00

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