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Museums and Galleries
Three Mills
Island
Three Mills Island is a 19th century
treasure to be found near Bromley-By-Bow undergound
station.
It is home to the oldest tidal mill in Britain - a
beautiful example of the architecture of the time. More recently
the 3 Mills Film Studio has given new purpose to the
location.
During the 16th century corn and gunpowder were milled here as
well as grain for gin distilling.
The House Mill on the site is a grade I listed building and was
built in 1776. It is reputed to be among the most powerful tide
mills ever built. It was last used in
1941. |