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The docks on the Isle of Dogs became the main target area during the Second World War. The island was home to anti-aircraft guns that helped defend London. You can still have a look at some of these units.
The area is not only about business and skyscrapers. The locals love to have a stroll in Mudchute park and farm. It hosts numerous animals that you can feed; you can also book horse riding lessons.
Actually, the Isle of Dogs…is not an island. It is a U-shaped piece of land bounded by the river. It might be named that way because Henry VIII’s dogs were exercised in the area.
The first Isle Of Dogs mention comes from the 16th century. The reference is included in a shipping note for “a hose for Mary George”. Some believe that the name is a corruption of the Isle of Ducks. There are numerous name theories but none is widely accepted.
Isle Of Dogs was a filming location for James Bond: The World is Not Enough, Harry Potter, Batman Begins, 28 Weeks Later, and Prospects. It was the inspiration for the 2018 animation with the same name.
Millwall football club was established in 1885 under the name Millwall Rovers. They still keep the Millwall name, although they haven’t played in the area for more than 100 years. The Ferry House pub dates back to the Tudor period.