Attractions and tours — Places to visit

Discover a world of contrasts on the Isle of Dogs Thames Path

May 18, 2022June 9, 2022 Zachary Sweeney-Lynch 235 Views 0 Comments 7 min read

Among the glass towers and shopping malls, the Isle of Dogs hides a fascinating history. Take a walk down the

February 27, 2022February 27, 2022 Helen Brown 248 Views 0 Comments 6 min read

Former Tottenham scout Kirk Whitelock on opening Poplar’s Aberfeldy Boxing Club, tackling knife crime and food poverty, and providing a

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 Helen Brown 325 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

Artist Paolo Fiorentini made postcards of Poplar’s most iconic local landmarks to inspire pride in the area. “Someone bought the

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Helen Brown 169 Views 0 Comments 5 min read

Narrow Street’s Georgian terraced houses, canal boats and pebble beach make for a perfect day out surrounded by city skylines.

October 13, 2021November 15, 2021 Helen Brown 424 Views 0 Comments 5 min read

The East India Company’s Poplar almshouses were built thanks to a greedy diamond trader, and housed a seaman maimed by

October 11, 2021November 15, 2021 Helen Brown 133 Views 0 Comments 2 min read

From gothic arches and white Greek columns to post-war modernist architecture, Poplar is studded with stunning churches. If you take

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 155 Views 0 Comments 4 min read

Aberfeldy Live Talkaoke has given the community of Poplar the chance to meet, connect and natter on topics of all

June 1, 2021June 3, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 196 Views 0 Comments 5 min read

The Tommy Flowers Pub on Aberfeldy Street was originally a meanwhile space but with an extension added to its lease

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 615 Views 0 Comments 4 min read

The community installation, created in a collaborative effort by Hong Kong art trio ShumGhostJohn, uses East Asian folktales and traditions

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 140 Views 0 Comments 7 min read

Poplar’s architecture tells the story of the 20th century, from stock bricks to brutalism. Our writer Ruby Flanagan takes you

April 12, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 149 Views 0 Comments 7 min read

Did you know Poplar is a rising star for street art in East London? With some very cool pieces just

April 4, 2021April 6, 2021 Ruby Flanagan 323 Views 0 Comments 5 min read

Have you ever wondered why there is an 80 foot mural of a Chihuahua on Chrisp Street in Poplar? Now