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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 Gallery Visits
 September/October 2026

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We are delighted to announce the next full programme of walks and gallery visits for September/October. All events are £10, no refunds.
The programme can be found on the events page of the website.

The sessions for September/October will launch on Thursday 20th August 2026 from 10.00

All of our walks/gallery visits have proved very popular and been fully booked almost as soon as advertised. So don't delay book up on launch day. There will of course be waiting lists for each session.

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