GYC Visit – to Historic Three Mills

We’re excited to offer GYC members a rare opportunity to visit the House Mill at Three Mills, one of London’s most extraordinary historic industrial sites – private guided tour on Saturday 6th September:
Tour Details

• GYC Lead : William McDervitt
• Meet: 11:00 at the venue
• Tour starts: 11:30
• Donation: £10/person (includes tour, artisan guidebook/poster, and a hot drink)

There are only 18 spaces available, so please secure your spot by making payment via the links above.  You can arrive by foot, cycle, train or DLR.

🏰 About the House Mill
The House Mill stands on the historic Three Mills Island, a site with milling heritage dating back nearly 1,000 years.

• The Domesday Book (1086) recorded Britain’s earliest known mills here.
• The foundations of the current House Mill date from 1380–1420.
• For centuries, the mills produced flour for Stratford‑atte‑Bow bakers supplying the City of London.
• In 1588, during the Spanish Armada, the site briefly operated as a gunpowder mill supporting England’s defence.

This is a wonderful chance to explore the building many of us have rowed past for decades and to learn about its remarkable place in London’s history so close to our yacht club.

Website: https://housemill.org.uk/

If you have any questions, please contact Preeda at social@greenwichyachtclub.co.uk.

By London Underground & DLR
The nearest station is Bromley-by-Bow (5-minute walk).

DLR stations are Abbey Road, Bow Church, Devons Road, Pudding Mill Lane and Stratford High Street, and all are a 10-minute walk away.
By Bus
Bus routes 108. D8 and 488 stop outside Tesco, Three Mill Lane – a 3-minute walk away.
Bus Routes 25, 276 and 425 stop at Stratford High Street Bow Flyover – a 5-minute walk away

By Road
From the Blackwall Tunnel Approach (A12), southbound, take the slip road (Hancock Road) to Tesco No parking is permitted on the Three Mills Island but visitors may use the Tesco car park