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Not just a location - a neighbourhood and community

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James Spratt’s developed the dog food after seeing stray dogs feeding off hard biscuits discarded from the ships at nearby docks.  He pioneered commercial pet food and redefined animal care forever.  The other legacy born out of the Poplar factory, is the creation of the Crufts Dog Show in 1891.  Charles Crufts was an employee of James Spratt's.​

Transport

Total connectivity at your door-step.
Easy access to a multitude of transportation 

Colmans Wharf is surprisingly well connected regarding public transport. It is situated between two (2) DLR stations: Devons Road and Langdon Park each a 5 mins walk away taking you to either Canary Wharf; with its connection to the Jubilee Line, Elizabeth Line, River boat and other DLR lines that take you to Bank, Tower Hill, City Airport and south to Greenwich and beyond or Stratford and its army of network links.  

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  • Colmans Wharf sits halfway (5/6 mins walk) between Langdon Park and Devons Road DLR​  

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  • You are 3 stops away from Canary Wharf (south-bound) & Stratford station (north bound) - both locations have a huge array of transport connections.

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  • Canary Wharf connects you to other DLR routes for City-airport + City and onto Greenwich.

  • + connection with Jubilee Line and Elizabeth Line with direct links to City West-end + Heathrow + Farringdon (links to KingsX Euro Star) 

  • Not forgetting the River Boat service along the Thames from Canary Wharf

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  • Continue to Stratford you have the Central Line, Jubilee Line, Elizabeth Line, Overground Rail to Farringdon / WestEnd with direct link to Heathrow or Stanstead or South East of England inc Stratford International 

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  • One stop away from Devons Rd DLR you get to Bow Road which connects to District Line and Hammersmith & City Line + many bus routes

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  • By car - the Blackwall Tunnel is 5mins away offering easy river crossing onto A2 and further afield the M25. Or northbound 15 mins away to the North Circular and/or M11 link 

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  • Local bus 108 (1 min walk) + 10mins walk to East India Dock Road is served by an array of buses + the infamous No15 bus the only open back bus left in London.

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  • Cycling routes - There many dedicated cycle lanes close by. Greenway etc

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  • Canal - Kayaking, Canoeing or Paddling 

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