Vyner Street facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | TQ348832 |
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| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | E2 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Vyner Street is a cool, cobblestone street right next to the Regent's Canal in Bethnal Green, part of the East End of London, England. Back in the 1830s, it was known as John Street. Today, Vyner Street is famous for its amazing street art and many art galleries. It's a vibrant place where art and history meet!
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History of Vyner Street
Early Days by the Canal
The buildings along Vyner Street were built right up to the Regent's Canal. This was special because there was no towpath, meaning boats could load and unload goods directly from the warehouses. This made it a busy area for trade.
Nearby, on Wadeson Street, many Victorian workshops were built. This area was historically home to a large Jewish community. By the 1930s, the area became very crowded. Later, by 1937, new warehouses and factories were built, changing the look of the street.
Vyner Street Becomes an Art Hub
By 2005, Vyner Street started to change. It became a major center for the East London art scene. Many art galleries and studios opened here, attracting artists and art lovers.
Wilkinson Gallery's Influence
The Wilkinson Gallery was one of the important galleries. It first opened in 1998 on Cambridge Heath Road and then moved to Vyner Street in 2007. This gallery became well-known for showing works by important female artists like Joan Jonas, Dara Birnbaum, and Laurie Simmons.
Vyner Street Festival
From 2005 to 2008, a fun event called the Vyner Street Festival took place. It was organized by the EEL group and the Victory Pub. This was a two-day festival for families, featuring local bands, artists, and market stalls. Each year had a different theme. In 2008, the Royal Air Force Red Arrows even did a surprise flyover, which was very exciting!
Changes and New Beginnings
Around 2012, the area saw some changes. A documentary film called Vyner Street was made that year. It showed how different people lived side-by-side on the same street.
By 2017, some galleries, like Wilkinson Gallery, closed. However, new art spaces soon opened their doors. The Stuart Shave Modern Art gallery reopened in October 2017, and the Tungsten Gallery started in January 2018. Also, new studios and apartments for artists like Michael Landy and Gillian Wearing were being built. A Finnish designer even named his new menswear brand "Vyner Street" that same year!
Geography of Vyner Street
Vyner Street is part of a special area called the Regents Canal Conservation Area. This area was created in 2008 to protect its unique character and history. South of Vyner Street is Wadeson Street. It has three-story Victorian workshops, many of which have been turned into homes. Both Vyner Street and Wadeson Street help give the area its special feel.
Getting Around Vyner Street
No London Buses travel directly on Vyner Street. However, many bus routes stop nearby on Cambridge Heath Road and Mare Street. These include routes 26, 48, 55, 106, 254, 388, and D6. There are also night buses like N26, N55, and N253. The D6 bus route now ends near Ash Grove since 2014.
