Wonderful Women of Newham: Walking Tours
by Elena Juzulenaite, produced by Rosanagh Fuller
Text by Mo Oguntuase, Assistant Producer at Culture Within Newham
Take a stroll through Newham and learn about the wonderful women who helped to shape our local community.
‘Wonderful Women of Newham’ is an immersive walking tour which tells the story of the female workers in Newham’s industrial centres, while also providing education on Canning Town’s importance in women’s rights movements like the Suffragette movement. The map for ‘Wonderful Women of Newham’ was illustrated by Elena Juzulenaite and produced by Rosanagh Fuller.
The map was initially commissoned by Newham Heritage Month. Culture Within Newham commissioned these artists to recreate the map, and to run an illustration workshop, which was open to all ages.
A large copy of one of the maps is now outside the Community Links building in Canning Town. When the building is open, you can pick up a free printed copy of Trail One at reception:
Community Links,
105 Barking Road,
E16 4HQ
About the walking tours
Wonderful Women of Newham’s walking tours were originally researched and developed by the East End Women’s Museum for Newham Heritage Month, in April 2021. Two walking trails are available, just pick up or print a map and follow the route.
Trail One
Location: Canning Town
Walking time: 45 minutes
Who’s it for? Family-friendly
Trail One is a self-guided walk with family-friendly activities which explore the area to the north of Canning Town station. It highlights a selection of suffragettes and shopkeepers linked to that area in the 19th and 20th Century. This trail takes approximately 45 mins and the activities are aimed at children aged 7-11. This trail would also be suitable for families with younger children. Printed maps are available to pick up at Community Links, Canning Town. Public toilets are available at Morrisons in Canning Town.
Download the map and activity pack here:
Canning Town Activity Booklet (FAMILY)
Canning Town Map (FAMILY)
Canning Town Directions (FAMILY)
Trail Two
Location: Royal Docks & Silvertown
Walking time: Two hours
Who’s it for? Older children & adults
Trail Two is a self-guided two hour trail of The Royal Docks & Silvertown, which starts near Canning Town station. Trail Two explores the hidden histories of the women who worked and lived in that area. This trail is about 7 km long and ends near King George V DLR station. Public toilets are available at Royal Victoria Gardens.
Download the map here:
About the project partners
About the Illustrator
Originally from Lithuania, Elena Juzulenaite has lived in London for 11 years, with nearly 9 of those years spent in Newham. During this time, she has created numerous art projects dedicated to the local communities. Feeling a deep sense of belonging regardless of her origins, she considers Newham her true home. Elena finds endless inspiration in the stories of the borough and has devoted much of her work to uncovering and celebrating them.
East End Women’s Museum
The East End Women’s Museum seeks to record, research, share and celebrate the stories of east London women past and present. It is currently the only dedicated women’s museum in England.
Learn more on the East End Women’s Museum website.
Newham Heritage Month
Newham Heritage Month is an annual heritage festival organised by Newham Council with kind support from National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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