I know Blackwall Buildings was built around 1891. I understand it was demolished in 1969. Apparently there were a total of 156 apartments in the end. They were built as part of the slum clearance program in the late 1880s and were funded by the Blackwall Railway (hence the name). There was a law that if a railway demolished houses, they had to build new dwellings in return. When the Blackwall Railway was widened in 1880, these buildings were built as compensation for the displaced people.

If you can help PLEASE contact me and I will work on this page with information I am given.

To look at any aspect of the Buildings or the area around them, please go to one of the sub pages.

Index

THE BUILDINGS
Booth Survey – 1933 sale – The end! – Layout
THE LOCAL AREA
Workhouse – Crime and Conspiracy – Pavilion Theatre – Wonderland – Post Office Directory – Census areas

This gives you an idea of the area. I am still looking for specific information on Blackwall Buildings and hope the “taster” I have posted will encourage you to share any memories or stories you know or have found out.