One of a series of walks telling the story of the Port of London led by Rob Smith, at moderate pace with frequent stops, looking at some of the port’s legacy – such as street names, mooring posts, cranes and plaques – and using old maps and photographs along the way, with a chance for questions and discussion. This second walk from East India DLR Station to Canary Wharf, looks at the East India Company and the ruthless sugar traders that built warehouses in the area around Canary Wharf using profits made from the labour of enslaved Africans. You'll see what is left of the East and West India docks, built for sailing ships in the early 1800's.