The 6 Stairs to the Thames Foreshore in St Katherine's & Wapping
All the publicly accessible stairs down to the Thames foreshore between Tower Bridge and Shadwell Basin — including the one Google Maps misses.
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How to Dispose Plasterboard in Tower Hamlets
There are two major recycling centres close to, or within, Tower Hamlets that accept plasterboard. Here are your options.
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Regular Volunteering in Wapping
Ongoing volunteering opportunities across community services, environment projects, charity shops, food support, mentoring and more.
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Arrival Notes for Bridewell Place, Wapping
Ownership and management structure, and the practical things worth knowing when you first move into Bridewell Place.
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Listing a Spare Room in Bridewell Place
Before we changed our minds, we listed our spare room on SpareRoom. This post shares the listing and what we learned.
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Walking Tour (Self Guided) in Wapping
The Docklands Walk runs right through Wapping — a nice way to get to know the neighbourhood and entertain visitors.
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Sports Clubs in Wapping
A rundown of sports clubs and facilities in and around Wapping, starting with the John Orwell Sports Centre.
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Hi, my name is Elliot. I moved into Bridewell Place (Wapping) in Feb 2025 with my wife Jessie. As I learned about Bridewell and the local area, I thought it'd be helpful to share my notes. It's a space for information that I would have appreciated to find as a new/existing resident.