walk/tour
Frederick Gibberd, 1950
The Hive, 167a East India Dock Road, E14 0EA
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Guided tours exploring The Lansbury Estate and it's role in the Festival of Britain, 1951. Discover why 86,000 people travelled on special busses to Poplar to marvel at this new neighbourhood, designed to be a blueprint for Britain's post-war recovery. 45-minute-long walking tours led by knowledgeable local guides.
All Saints
D6, D7
Step free apart from pavement kerbs.
A walking tour starting outside The Hive and finishing close by. Gentle, flat route along pavements.
Guided tour
10:30–11:30
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
Guided tour
12:30–13:30
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
Guided tour
10:30–11:30
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
Guided tour
12:30–13:30
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
A guided walk around the Lansbury Estate, Poplar, exploring its extraordinary role in the Festival of Britain, 1951.
Find out why 86,500 people travelled on busses to marvel at this new neighbourhood, designed as a blueprint for the reconstruction of Post-War Britain by some of the most celebrated architects and planners of the time.
Amble through the Lansbury Estate's streets and market square. Check the weather and dress accordingly. Comfortable footwear.
