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Museum of London Docklands
Permanent galleries

Sailortown

1840-1850

Explore the dark alleyways of London’s Sailortown

An immersive display recreates the atmosphere of Sailortown. This ramshackle London district, close to the docks, centred around Wapping, Shadwell and Ratcliffe.

  • Ship Chandlers, Sailortown, Docklands
  • Enter the dark alleyways of the Dockland
  • The Three Mariners pub in Sailortown, behind the print-selling shop.
  • The Three Mariners pub in the reconstructed Sailortown at the Museum of London Docklands.
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Not to be missed on your visit

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Gallery access

The gallery is open during the museum's normal hours:

10am – 5.30pm

The gallery is on the second floor and can be accessed by lift. It has some uneven floors.

Entry free, no ticket required.

Sailortown also of interest

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