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Abbey Mills Pumping Station

Abbey Lane Stratford London, E15 2RW

Abbey Mills Pumping Station is also known as "The Cathedral of Sewage", partly because of it's looks, and partly because the building is shaped like a cross. The Pumping Station stands next to the Northern Outfall Sewer, which was built in the 1860's to carry away the increasing amount of sewage produced in London. The building has some great historical and industrial importance.

020 8430 2000

Whitechapel Gallery

Whitechapel Gallery 77-82 Whitechapel High Street London, E1 7QX

The Whitechapel Gallery’s beautiful historic building is a house of adventure, full of great art and ideas from around the corner and around the world. When you walk through our doors you follow the footsteps of modern masters such as Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Hannah Höch and pioneering contemporaries such as Zarina Bhimji, William Kentridge and Cindy Sherman, all of whom premiered at the Whitechapel Gallery. Driven by a century-long commitment to art education, we create a participatory experience of art for local schools, communities, families and young people. With free exhibitions, collection displays, film screenings, public debates and a world-class bookshop and restaurant, the Whitechapel Gallery is one of the UK’s great cultural hubs.

020 7522 7888

Laura I. Art Gallery

Skippier Court Abbey Road Barking , IG1 1NN

Their programmes are carefully designed to deal with issues of the day by bringing awareness and creating possibilities to make changes for people who are feeling isolated, misunderstood or marginalised by society. The gallery organises events and a space where everyone benefits from an aura of inclusivity thus creating a sense of belonging, which brings with it a strong sense of personal advancement.

Matt's Gallery

92 Webster Road London , SE16 4DF

Matt’s Gallery is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art galleries, supporting the making of new and innovative work since its foundation more than 40 years ago in 1979.

The Approach Gallery

The Approach 1st Floor 47 Approach Road, E2 9LY

The gallery was founded in 1997 by Jake Miller, along with artists Damien Meade, Ana Genoves and others . One of the gallery's original objectives was to offer solo exhibitions to London-based artists at the start of their careers - several of whom have gone on to achieve international success.

020 8983 3878

Royal Observatory

Greenwich Royal Park London, SE10 8XJ

The Royal Observatory in Greenwich was originally founded in 1675 to observe and record the movement of heavenly bodies in an attempt to solve the longitude problem by the lunar distance method. The building was designed by Wren and the work was overseen by Hooke. The Observatory was built on the highest ground in Greenwich Park, and had rooms especially for the appointed astronomer, John Flamsteed and his assistant. Flamsteed worked on the project for over forty years and his star catalogue was published following his death in 1725.

0181 858 4422

The Viktor Wynd Museum

11 Mare St Cambridge Heath Rd London, E8 4RP

Tiny museum showcasing a unique collection of objects, including unusual taxidermy & occult artwork.

02085335297

St. Margaret of Antioch

Balfour Rd Ilford , IG1 4HZ

St Margaret of Antioch is a lively parish church in the heart of Barking. The area has a rich history. The great Barking Abbey dating from 666AD, established Barking as an early centre of the Christian faith. After William the Conqueror's coronation, a large scale riot forced the king and his closest followers to flee to Barking, making it the first Norman capital of England - albeit for a few months.

The Bridge Church

The Bridge Church Latchett Road South Woodford London, E18 1DL

The Bridge operates a network of community programmes and receives more than 1,500 visits a month, has a volunteer pool of 100 local people of all ages and backgrounds.

020 8505 5001

Family Holiday Association

7-14 Great Dover St London, SE1 4YR

A national charity dedicated to providing seaside breaks and day trips for families struggling with some of the toughest challenges life can bring. This includes adult disability, severe and sudden illness, bereavement, mental health issues and domestic violence.

020 3117 0650

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