Derelict London Tour of Silvertown and The Royal Docks

What – Derelict London Tour of Silvertown and The Royal DocksWhen – Thursday 9 June Where – Silvertown, East LondonWho – The tour was led by Paul Talling, whose enthusiasm and tales made for an enjoyable and interesting afternoon. Paul has spent the past decade roaming derelict parts of London and now shares his discoveries with regular tours and has published various books, you can find out more by visiting his website www.derelictlondon.com.  Why – The tour included iconic buildings such as Millennium Mills, the derelict Tate Institute and a Victorian church, now the Brick Lane Music Hall. The grand tour finale, drumroll please…LA LOUNGE. Claimed to take inspiration from the energy and glamour of London life. I’ve not been yet, maybe next year! The area is surreal with an edgy yet tranquil ambiance, a treasure-trove of potential.   What next – Born more than a century ago Silvertown was a place of invention, with nautical engineering, new ways of milling, as well as waterproof clothing and undersea cables on the list of accolades. Today, Silvertown enters its next stage of innovation and invention. Reinventing the ‘atelier’ on a grand scale – creating a place where people who make things, can show and share them. Silvertown sits in the heart of London’s future – the East – between Canary Wharf, The O2 and London City Airport, within the historic Royal Docks. Local, regional and international travel is on the doorstep with DLR, Crossrail and City Airport minutes away. The Silvertown Partnership (Chelsfield Properties, First Base and Macquarie Capital) are taking forward the reinvention of Silvertown. To find out more about the future plans of Silvertown visit the website www.silvertownlondon.com.