The Blackwall Tunnel is a pair of road tunnels underneath the River Thames in east London, England, linking the London Borough of Tower Hamlets with the Royal Borough of Greenwich, and part of the A102 road. The northern portal lies just south of the East India Dock Road (A13) in Blackwall; the southern entrances are just south of The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula. The road is managed by Transport for London (TfL).
The first Blackwall Tunnel under the River Thames was opened to improve commerce and trade in the East End of London.
On May 22, in the year 1897, The first Blackwall Tunnel under the River Thames was opened to improve commerce and trade in the East End of London. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of May 22, one of 412 recorded events on this date across all of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on May 22, 1897 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
- The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
- Wikipedia source last updated on 26 October 2025.
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