On May, 23rd 2010, the East London Line finally had its official opening day along our local stations. Very quickly people realised that this long awaited connection to the North East was actually opening a whole range of possibilities in addition to making our area more attractive to the City and Docklands commuters. We count as many as 10 museums and galleries along the line from Dalston Junction in the North, through the East End to West Croydon in the South.
As the line now give access to a lot of museums and attractions on both sides of the Thames, the ELL seems to have now been christened the Culture Line (see linked website). Here are some examples of the attention the press has been giving to the subject:
The Independent - To see the world, just take a ride on the new East London Line to Forest Hill - By Simone Kane
Here is a compilation of things you can find along the line:
Crystal Palace:
West Croydon:
Norwood Junction:
Anerley:
Penge West:
Sydenham:
Forest Hill:
Honor Oak Park:
Brockley:
New Cross and New Cross Gate:
Surrey Quays:
Canada Water:
Rotherhithe:
Wapping:
Shadwell:
Whitechapel:
Shoreditch High Street:
Hoxton:
Haggerston:
Dalston Junction:
Other Useful Links:
Apparently TFL have produced a leaflet telling you what you can find on the line but I have not seen a copy yet. It is called "Up and Running"
The Londonist has produced a series of guides introducing the stations and what to do along the line. The link refers to the Honor Oak Park one but the others can also be found by doing a search on the website.
The Londonist has produced a series of guides introducing the stations and what to do along the line. The link refers to the Honor Oak Park one but the others can also be found by doing a search on the website.
Definitely recommend visiting Wapping Old Stairs. It has fascinating history and was the recent location for filming of Ricky Love's new film "Pirates of The Wapping Old Stairs"
ReplyDeletehttp://www.whatsinwapping.co.uk/2010/05/31/wapping-old-stairs/
Great spot in Wapping by the Thames for summer.
A really excellent and helpful list.
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to exploring the line.
One possible addition, from Brockley you can easily visit Hilly Fields
http://www.hilly.org.uk/
Thanks for the suggestions and weblinks. I have addded them. Please do not hesitate to add more info and I will add the recommendations to the list.
ReplyDeleteGreat guide and look forward to exploring the line.
ReplyDeleteWapping Station is an incredible piece of history in its own right and definitely worth taking the time to explore whilst you're there.
http://www.whatsinwapping.co.uk/2010/06/07/wapping-overground-station/
Thanks again!