The Arts and Architecture of Docklands – Past and Present
Sue Jackson to give talk for The Ealing Arts Society
The three tallest skyscrapers in Canary Wharf, a large business and shopping development. Picture: David Iliff
February 16, 2026
The Arts Society Ealing will present its next monthly talk on Monday 23 February, offering a fascinating exploration of one of London’s most dramatically transformed districts. Entitled “The Arts and Architecture of Docklands: Past and Present,” the lecture will trace the remarkable evolution of the Docklands area over the last 35 years, from its industrial origins to its status today as a centre of cutting‑edge design.
The Docklands landscape now brings together beautifully preserved Georgian warehouses, historic dock buildings and some of the most striking contemporary architecture in the capital. Canary Wharf, in particular, has become not only a hub of modern office design but also an unexpected open‑air sculpture park. Even the smaller details of the area — including lamp posts, benches, pavements, planters and ventilation shafts — have been specially commissioned to reflect the highest standards of urban design.
The talk will be delivered by Sue Jackson, a Fellow of the Huguenot Society, a Freeman of the City of London, a tutor at the City Literary Institute and an experienced Blue Badge guide. She brings extensive knowledge of London’s history and architecture, and her guided walks and lectures are known for their clarity, insight and engaging storytelling.
The event will take place at St Barnabas Church Hall, Pitshanger Lane, Ealing W5 1QG.
Doors open at 6.45pm, and the lecture will begin at 7.30pm.
Visitors are warmly welcomed. Tickets are £10 per lecture (or £3 for students) and can be purchased by card on the evening.
The Arts Society Ealing belongs to the large umbrella organisation, The Arts Society, previously known as the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS), which was founded in 1968. The local Society has a membership of around 140.
The Arts Society Ealing holds 10 lectures a year and more information can be found by visiting its web site.
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