Absolutely speechless at the change from what it was to what it's become. Born in 92, seeing the area for what it is, I'm shocked and saddened to see how much an area can change. All those memories lost, homes destroyed and only rough footage remains of a not so distant past.

I’m an Aussie and I was lucky enough to live in Poplar in the early 1980s. I went to the Isle of dogs many times to drink with buddies. It was like stepping into a different world. What happened to it was just an act of vandalism.

Brilliant mixture of moving historic photos and evocative music. Absolutely loved this. So sorry to see so many beautiful brick buildings disappearing to be replaced by non architecture. I still love the IOD though, it remains a really great part of London!!! Thanks for this Freddie.

Strange to see a LARGE American car, 1:46, it looks like a 1973 Chevy Monte Carlo. Boy has the Isle of Dogs changed, for the better or worse or a bit of both???? Many of the older buildings show such craftsmanship, lots of bricks. OMG, that image at 7:31 is amazing

Gut-wrenching to see the changes for one reason or another, thanks for the upload.

Used to live in Hammond House on Mellish Street, and then in Bowsprit Point, one of the tower blocks, between 1979 and 83 whilst at QMC. Really takes you back seeing this: so many half-remembered images (mostly pubs!). Used to walk under the footbridge to Greenwich to drink at the Gypsy Moth, but mostly went to the North Pole. Remember waiting for the 277 bus (or 106 if you'd missed the 277) from Mile End road to Westferry Road. Wonderful memories.

The singer and his guitar are a mighty company joining this tour. For me the Isle reminds me of Bayonne NJ in the same era.

Thanks for reminding me of my long lost youth. 😎👍

Thanks, Freddie, sir.

So many changes now. I remember so well the blue bridge. It was a part of living on the Island, having to wait for the bridge. I actually remember the old one. Thanks for the upload Freddie.

Moved into Knighthead Pt in the 80s from Stepney, left to move other side of the Island on Roserton St now. Back when I first moved in the Island seemed like a different world frozen in time.

I love this film including the blues song' Who knows the song and artist.

WoW Freddie thanks for posting that excellent video even though the music was off putting! But at 5:42 you can see a photo of me from about 1985 when I lived on The Isle Of Dogs, I'm 61 now and live in Manchester!!! Does anyone remember Michael Barlow, I had the nickname Squeaky (long story). I wonder what happened to the lovely Scott family? Including my old mate Derek.

Great compilation of photos! Nice to see my late mother, Ada Price, with Eve Hostettler (3.02) and near the resource centre (5.46)

I lived at 38 Tiller Road E .14. In 1993. Such a nice quiet neighbourhood back then

Never been to the Isle of Dogs but loved the photos and Fred Neil in the background. I imagine it’s pretty much unrecognisable by now like most cities away from the centre. So much effort (rightfully) preserving Georgian architecture but the Victorian stuff keeps getting levelled even today.

Brilliant. Thank you for this.

Thank you so much Freddie for putting this on KZfaq. I love things like this. I love a large dollop of social history. Take care Angie

No connection with the Isle of Dogs whatsoever, (from Scotland), but i really enjoyed that. The place has, (well, had, reading the comments) so much character. Had seen a documentary before about Millwall F.C, (Panorama 1977 ), and that was very interesting too, seemed quite a tough part of London.

Thank You for breaking my heart!!! So many memory's i hold for West Ferry Road and so many buildings you posted that are long forgotten by the people who now live there :( Tears roll down my face!!! You even have my Grandads pud the Kingsbridge Arms posted. No malice intended. I am sure you know where i am coming from as you probably have the same feelings as me when you made this. God bless you sir!!!

Excellent!!! Thanks for sharing.

Know it well, I worked at Foamair 1965 and Ibenco 64, it was above Foamaair who made Headboards.

Great, pity they couldn't hold on to some of this. Real people lived back then none of this Almond milk Latte cafes what they have now, or Craft beer.Solid people who loved a knees up a pint or two in a straight in your face boozer serving Bitter n stout for the islanders.

A wagon from SPENNYMOOR? I wonder if he was picking up stuff for black and deckers (now defunct) factory up there?

I remember the walls then later I drove buses round there then the D buses how it’s changed

Used to drink in the Blacksmiths Arms every Friday night after being paid in the late 70's.

Thanks for the up load. I am trying to find a John who worked as a mechanic, in 1960s. I believe he had red hair and was married. Be grateful for any information

My dad worked there

Anyone remember the Kinchin family on Westferry Rd?

The bad old days of today are the good old days of tomorrow.....let's be honest Millwall was a shit hole (trust me I know cira 1977) regeneration was needed, Thatchers legacy I guess.......side note what is the song ?? loved it.

Hey whos the music by

Depressing place, livedManchester rd shite childhood, now live Tropical North Queensland Australia

That thumbnail is disturbing and inappropriate.

This is marvellous we filmed a serious called Britain's Lost and living pubs, would be great to talk.

Terrible music Freddie, hardly in tune with the old ‘east end’ .