Unseen Tours Launches New Walking Tour Exploring the Untold Stories of London’s Docklands

Unseen Tours has unveiled its latest walking tour in London, offering a fresh perspective on West India Quay. Titled “Untold Stories of London’s Docklands,” the tour is created and led by Stefan, a local guide with experience of homelessness who proudly represents people on the autism spectrum. This unique experience sheds light on the hidden history of the Docklands, while exploring lesser-known forms of homelessness.

Stefan’s tour delves into the fascinating past of West India Quay, uncovering the stories of the dockworkers and their masters, a devastating fire that shaped the area, and the harrowing legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Interwoven with these historical narratives is Stefan’s own lived experience of homelessness and contract work, offering a deeply personal and thought-provoking perspective on social issues and different living conditions.

As a social enterprise, Unseen Tours is dedicated to empowering marginalised individuals with lived experience of homelessness, helping them develop, curate, and lead their own walking tours across London. Through training provided in collaboration with Sama Sama International, tour guides gain the confidence to share their personal experiences and earn an income, whilst challenging stereotypes about homelessness.

More than just a historical tour, Stefan’s West India Quay experience fosters meaningful social impact—not only raising awareness but also directly supporting Stefan, with 60% of ticket sales going to him as a source of income.

The West India Quay tour runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 13:00 to 14:30. Tickets are priced at £18 per person, with a concession rate of £15.

For more information and to book a tour with Stefan, please visit: https://unseentours.org.uk/tour/canary-wharf-with-stefan/

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