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Walk the Poplar Rates Rebellion - free walking tour

Trace the steps of inspiring local heroes. Listen to their story. Respect their sacrifice.

A 60-minute walking tour telling the Poplar Rates Rebellion story of 1921. Discover why it happened - and its lessons for today. Follow in the footsteps of the arrested Councillors. Bring their inspiring story of Poplarism to life. Journey past the sites of the old workhouse, rebellious town hall, socially conscious bath house and more.

Starts at: Opposite Poplar Rates Rebellion Mural, Hale Street, Poplar, E14 OBF. All Saints DLR Station.

Ends at: Old Poplar Baths, 170 East India Dock Road, E14 OED.

Find out more about the Modern Cockney Festival at www.moderncockneyfestival.org.uk & www.tickettailor.com/events/moderncockneyfestival
event dateFri 20 Mar, Tue 24 Mar, Thu 26 Mar
venue addressPoplar Rates Rebellion Mural, Hale Street, Poplar, E14 OBF, London E14OBF
event times*Free walking tour
*Walk suitable for all ages.

Dates + times:
- Friday 20th March 11:00-12:00
- Tuesday 24th March 12:00-13:00
- Thursday 26th March 12:00-13:00
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