The town takes its name from one of the first manufacturers, SW Silver’s rubber works. In 1877 Henry Tate set up his sugar cube factory in Silvertown and four years later Abram Lyle began to produce Golden Syrup at nearby Plaistow Wharf. During the Second World War Silvertown was a prime target for German bombing.
Which borough is Silvertown in?
borough of Newham
Out of all the derelict places in London, none has fascinated me more than Silvertown, an isolated former industry hub east of the River Lea in the borough of Newham.
Where is Silvertown?
Silvertown is a district in the London Borough of Newham, in east London, England. It lies on the north bank of the Thames and was historically part of the parish and borough of West Ham, hundred of Becontree, and the historic county of Essex….
| Silvertown | |
|---|---|
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
Is Silvertown safe?
Silvertown has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for London.
What borough is pontoon dock in?
London Borough of Newham
Pontoon Dock is a station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in Silvertown in east London, which is on the Woolwich Arsenal branch, opened on 2 December 2005. It is located in the east of Silvertown in the London Borough of Newham, in the redevelopment zone known as Silvertown Quays, and is in Travelcard Zone 3.
When was Britannia Village built?
Our timeline
| 1994 | Work begins on an initial 85 new homes, in what would later be called Britannia Village. The following year, further land is allocated to build 777 private homes and shops |
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| 2005 | Bridges Community Project opens up The Hub in the Village Hall, providing parent and toddler and children’s groups |
Where is SilverTowne Mint located?
Union City Pike, Winchester, IN
SilverTowne is located at 120 E. Union City Pike, Winchester, IN 47394.
What zone is Silvertown?
West Silvertown DLR station
| West Silvertown | |
|---|---|
| Managed by | Docklands Light Railway |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 3 |
Who owns Thames Barrier Park?
the Greater London Authority
Thames Barrier Park is a 7-hectare green space located in the Royal Docks – an area in the London Borough of Newham. The park is managed by the Greater London Authority. Opened in November 2000 it was London’s largest new riverside park for over 50 years.
Who owns the Thames Barrier?
Environment Agency
| Thames Barrier | |
|---|---|
| Operator(s) | Environment Agency |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Barrage |
| Impounds | River Thames |
Where is Silvertown and where is it located?
Silvertown is a district and forms part of the Port of London in the London Borough of Newham, in east London, England It lies on the north bank of the Thames and a major £3.5billion redevelopment of the area was approved in 2015.
Is Silvertown in the book Sunday morning coming down?
Silvertown is one of the main areas where events take place in the book Sunday Morning Coming Down (2017) by the writing duo Nicci French . A small part of Silvertown near the Tate and Lyle factory was filmed as part of the clean up operation in the film 28 Weeks Later.
What happened to Silvertown in the 1930s?
This led in the early 1930s to the construction of the elevated Silvertown Way, one of the earliest urban flyovers. On the first night of The Blitz, Tate and Lyle’s sugar refinery, John Knight’s Primrose Soapworks, and the Silvertown Rubber Works were all badly damaged by bombing.
What is the nearest Docklands Light Railway Station to Silvertown?
The nearest Docklands Light Railway stations is West Silvertown. Access was much improved by an extension of the Docklands Light Railway from Canning Town to Woolwich Arsenal, which opened on 2 December 2005. However, the old Silvertown railway station on the North London Line, was closed in 2006.
