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  • 13 St John’s Church

    Continue along the footpath as it turns to the right and exit the churchyard through the wrought iron arch. Immediately in front of you is the converted remains of St John’s Church.

    To the right of the church is another old building with some figures. Walk to it and answer the questions.

    Wapping Tour Questions 28-30

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    Eye iconWhat are the figures on the building?

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    Eye iconWhen was the building founded?

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    Eye iconHow many pupils does the building say it would accommodate?

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  • 14 Turk’s Head

    Walk left and head back up Scandrett Street to the junction. At the junction you will find the Turk’s Head at No. 1 Green Bank.

    It is now a French restaurant, but it has an interesting past. Read the plaques on the wall (Tench Street side), including one that is high up in the brickwork

    Wapping Tour Questions 31, 32, 32a, 33

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    Eye iconWhat was the name of the eccentric landlady who ran the pub in the Second World War?

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    Eye iconWhat unusual task did she perform to servicemen and women during WWII?

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    Eye iconWhat was the name of the Street erected here in 1700?

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    Web search Who were the Wild Women of Wapping?

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  • 15 Tavern stop No. 3

    Turn down Green Bank. Behind the Turks’s Head is a green space called Wapping Gardens. After 30m, turn left and enter the gardens.

    Follow the path – you are aiming to exit the gardens at the top. Exit onto Tench Street and turn right. You will see Turner’s Old Star pub about 30m ahead of you.

    The Turner’s Old Star14, Watts Street, London E1W 2QG. Tel 0203726 5371 www.turnersoldstar.co.uk

    Serving Fuller’s London Pride, Sharp’s Doom Bar, Bankside Blonde, Spitfire, Golden Champion, IPA.

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    This pub dates back to the 1830s and is one of the last few remaining traditional East End pubs in Wapping. There is a garden at the rear of the pub. The Old Star is a Sports bar. We suggest that you check the opening hours of the pub as it does not always open at lunchtimes.

    We suggest that you check the opening hours of the pub as it does not always open at lunchtimes.

    Wapping Tour Questions 34-38

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    Eye iconWho owned the pub and named it the “Old Star”?

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    Eye iconWho was the 1st landlady in the 1830s?

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    Eye iconWhy was the person described as “Puggy”?

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    Eye iconWhat did this person do at the weekends?

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    Eye iconWhat was the name of the witch who was found guilty of witch-practice on this spot in 1658?

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  • 16 Brewhouse Street

    Exit the pub onto Watts Street. Turn left and continue along Watts Street with the green space of Wapping Green to your left.

    At the end of Watts Street, you will meet Wapping Lane. Turn right onto Wapping Lane with the Tower Pharmacy on the corner and continue down Wapping Lane.

    After 80m you will see The Dockers Pub on the opposite side of the road. At the junction with Brewhouse Street pause and look at the name of the road on the opposite side of the road.

    Wapping Tour Questions 39-41

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    Eye iconWhat is the space named in the name of the road, which reflects a warehouse which housed a spice in by-gone times?

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    This street was also the site of the Pear Tree Inn in the past.  What happened there in December 1811 that brought notoriety to the area?

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    Eye iconLook down the end of the street towards the river and you will see a huge building at the end of Wapping High Street. What is the name on the building?

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  • 17 Wapping Lane

    Walk to the end of Wapping Lane. Cross the road carefully and turn left. You will very quickly see Wapping mainline station.

    Continue along the street, and just past Urban Baristas coffee shop, you will see a wrought iron gate which leads to a short passageway to the riverside.

    The gate looks locked but you can push it open.

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  • 18 Execution Dock

    Walk down the alleyway which takes you back to the riverside and St Hilda’s Wharf. You can walk about 200m along by the river.

    Enjoy the views. To the right of the wharf is supposed to be the place of Execution Dock, although it is marked at The Prospect of Whitby pub where the tour ends.

    When someone was charged with piracy by the Admiralty courts, those who were found guilty and sentenced to death would then be paraded from the prison in Southwark over London Bridge, past the Tower of London and towards Wapping where Execution Dock is – so in fact today, you have been on a very similar journey. According to reports of the time, the streets were often lined with spectators and the river was packed with boats, all keen to see the execution take place.

    Wapping Tour Questions 42-44

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    One of the most famous death sentences carried out was on Captain Kidd.  He is remembered at another tavern on Wapping High Street.  His death was well documented but what was unusual about it?

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    Which famous Hollywood actor played Captain Kidd in the 1945 film?

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    In which popular Action-adventure video game includes finding map pieces that Captain Kidd has supposedly given to crew members?

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  • 19 The Prospect of Whitby

    Continue along the wharf until there is a sharp turn to the left which takes you back down an alleyway and back onto Wapping High Street. Turn right and continue towards New Crane’s Wharf.

    The road veers round to the right where it turns into Garnet Street. Opposite St Peter’s London Docks C of E primary school there is a sharp right turn which takes you into Wapping Wall.

    Sadly, it is not possible to access the river side here so continue to walk along the wall for around 300m until you reach “The Prospect of Whitby” tavern on the right hand side of the road.

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  • 20 Tavern stop 4

    Tavern stop No. 4

    The Prospect of Whitby,
    57, Wapping Wall, Pelican Wharf, E1W 3SH

    It is a Greene King pub and serves Greene King IPA, Old Speckled Hen, Abbot Ale, and Belhaven ales.

    Order a drink at the bar and answer the following questions.

    Background on the Inn. It lays claim to being the oldest riverside tavern, dating from around 1520.

    Wapping Tour Questions 45-51

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    Eye iconWhat has not been a former name of the Prospect of Whitby?

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    Eye iconWhat is the oldest part of the pub still intact?

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    Eye iconThe pub was a meeting place for sailors, smugglers, cut-throats and footpads. What is a “footpad”?

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    Eye iconIf you look out of the rear of the building at the river you will see a replica gallows and noose. What happened to the bodies of the  pirates that were executed there?

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    Eye iconWhat unusual event happened at the pub in 1953?

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    Eye iconHow many monarchs has the inn coincided with? There is a helpful plaque on the stairs to help you.

    No prizes but can you spot which short-term monarch is missing from the list?

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    Eye iconWhat popular comedy series had an episode set here?

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  • 21 WELL DONE!

    You have completed your London Hidden Clue Tour.

    When you are ready, exit the pub and turn left onto Wapping Wall.

    Wapping Overground is only a 5-10min walk.

    The walk back to Tower Hill stations takes around 45min.

    While we make every effort to ensure our tours are up to date and take into account any changes such as road closures or building works, London is forever changing.

    If you notice anything that impacts your tour please do not hesitate to let us know at: [email protected].

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