Canal locks · London
Johnson's Lock
In or near City of London.
Johnson's Lock — lock in London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mile End · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Johnson's Lock is a canal lock in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lock in London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5197°, -0.0363°.
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Official information
The Ragged School Museum is a historical site that showcases the story of London's largest Victorian Ragged School, which served underprivileged children in the East End. Visitors can explore a unique classroom setting and various immersive exhibits that reflect Victorian life.
From the Wikipedia article
Johnson's Lock is a lock on the Regent's Canal, between Mile End and Stepney in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The nearest London Underground stations are Mile End and Stepney Green.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5197, -0.0363
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E3 4RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 8980 6405
- Nearest railway station
- Mile End — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q6268108 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Johnson's Lock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Johnson's lock and the canal north - geograph.org.uk - 1528713.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Johnson's Lock?
- Johnson's Lock is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E3 4RR), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Johnson's Lock?
- Johnson's Lock — lock in London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK.
- How do I get to Johnson's Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Mile End, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode E3 4RR.
- Is Johnson's Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Johnson's Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Johnson's Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Mile End, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E3 4RR.