The many faces of Dalston
For over a hundred years, immigrants have been attracted to Dalston.
 The Peace Mural, 1985
At the beginning of the 20th century, it was a popular Jewish area. By the 1950s and 60s, people from the Caribbean replaced the Jewish community. Gradually Turkish and Vietnamese people arrived and, more recently, a Polish community.
All of these communities are reflected in the area. In Ridley Road Market, you can buy a wide range of Caribbean and Asian food. And, as we explore the streets around Dalston, we catch a glimpse of Dalston's varied and interesting past. |
We meet at Dalston Junction Overground Station.
 The German Hospital, 1840s
First, we have a coffee in Oto's café which is situated in the 18th century Reeves & Son's Artists Manufacturing building.
During our walk we pass:
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Did you know?
In the 1960s, Bob Marley, Desmond Decker, Jimmy Cliff, Stevie Wonder and Ben E King sang at the The Macador, The Rambling Rose and The Four Aces at 12 Dalston Lane.
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A stained glass window, German Hospital
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Go over the new vocabulary at the end
At the end we relax over a tea and go over the new vocabulary together. Ask your teacher any questions.
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Reeves & Sons Ltd 1766 building, now artists studios, a café and theatre
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Haggarston Overground Train Service is on the same line as Dalston Junction. There are lots of buses that go to Victoria and central London. |
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History notes will be given to you at the end. Dalston Eastern Curve Gardens
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Did you know?
Every February, clowns blow bubbles, honk horns, wear stilts and sing clown hymns during a church service. London's 'Clown Church' commemorates Joseph Grimaldi, who was born in London, pioneered modern-day clowning. He also created the big painted clown smile. |
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