Isle of Dogs — Attraction in London

The Isle of Dogs is a historic area in East London, bounded on three sides by a large loop in the River Thames, opposite Greenwich. Today it’s part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and home to Canary Wharf, one of London’s main financial districts—but its history stretches back centuries.

In medieval times, the Isle of Dogs was mostly marshland and pasture, prone to flooding. It was used for grazing animals and growing hay. • The name’s origin is uncertain. Theories suggest it may come from: • Royal kennels kept there for Edward III or Henry VIII. • The Dutch engineers (“dykes” → “dogs”) who drained the marshes. • A corruption of “Isle of Ducks,” since wildfowl...

LOVE IT LOVE IT NEARLY LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT ALTHOUGH I might be biased as I live here😊 Great travel links with DLR running through it and 277/D6/D7. Mudchute Farm is here as well as many parks and the Musemn Of Docklands. The only thing I don't like is the many developments being built here and most locals being priced out of the area.I grew up here and I remember a time when no sod wanted to live here now every sod with deep pockets wants to live here. I also like the history of the place,but I LOVE the East End and all its history anyway. Asda;Tesco's and Waitrose and Co op...

Best place to live with your family. I have lived in Wood green, Leyton, Walthamstow and this place is heaven compared to other parts of London. When you come here you don't feel that you are in this overcrowded city. You are in other dimension. Park with a farm with free access, the river, small shops, big ASDA , very good children centre, nurseries, schools and even colleges you can find in walking distance. The transport is with DLR but still you are just 2 stops to Canary wharf and the...