If you’re interested in the Docklands area and its history, there’s a new blog that you might like to take a look at. Tony, the author of London’s Docklands Past and Present, promises to share historical material from his personal collection about Docklands.
He already has a fascinating aerial photo of the Russia Dock area, taken in 1983 when a huge area of it had been cleared for redevelopment.
Best of luck with the blog, Tony!
The price is right
A new barber shop has opened recently next to the Surrey Quays Overground station. Feeling a bit shaggy (and attracted by some keen pricing), I decided to try it out.
I was glad I did. The affable young owner of First Barber seems to know what he’s doing. The location’s handy and the service was excellent (me being the only customer at the time perhaps didn’t hurt). I was even offered a cup of tea at one point. I was very pleased with the finished cut and went on my way with that spring in your step that only comes from feeling duly smartened-up and ready for whatever exciting adventures are around the SE16 corner.
First Barber isn’t the first barber in Surrey Quays, but it’s certainly a good one to visit.
This Saturday, the London Mural Preservation Society will be leading a walking tour of murals in Surrey Quays, Deptford and New Cross.
The free walk begins at Canada Water station (Jubilee and London Overground) – at the top of the escalators – at 1pm on Saturday 6th August, finishing at around 4pm in Deptford (ending with the obligatory visit to the pub).
More details here.