Blackwall Tunnel Traffic 1988 | Thames News

[@West.Ham1964]

60 mph, no speed cameras and a very different backdrop then, no millenium dome.

[@rezlynxium7400]

I could remember the Woolwich Road roundabout having these directional signs which were the chevrons between the 2 arrows back in the year.

[@antejl7925]

There was always, at that time, a sickly sweet fermenting smell from a factory on the left before the tunnel entrance.

[@gegwen7440]

Called Tunnel Refiney’s that was owned by Tate & Lyle.

[@andynixon2820]

Been through the tunnel a few times , at rush hour , sandwiched between lorries and riding a lambretta . It's a scary place .

[@theweekthatis]

How many lights do we need in the tunnel? Yes.

[@NubianPrince85]

Love it somethin rather relaxin like im drivin

[@dashcamexplorationuk1692]

Ahh back when the A102(m) existed

[@lurker280]

So much less traffic than now

[@respectedgentleman4322]

Yeah I've never seen it even close to that in the daytime. Probably not even at night.

[@acceptableandbornind80s32]

Better country back then

[@josephking1947]

Very much so, I've come to terms with the fact everything that was quite brilliant has gone, what a shame

[@1987jugernaut]

60?!

[@ruleyramundo]

When the East End was full of Eastenders.

[@sicks6six]

First time I went through was 1979 and we was the only vhiecle in it. 😮

[@MrWillibaldvongluck1]

When Docklands had atmosphere...before D.L.R. and other hateful modern buildings defaced the area. When Downtown (Riffel road still existed, like something out of Mad Max) Anyone remember that? When curious one-off cafes existed, when the east and south east of London was a journey of (re)discovery and Surrey Quays station was called Surrey Docks. I hate progress,if indeed this is progress. Oh, and Routemasters ruled the roads...

[@handsoffmycactus2958]

MrWillibaldvongluck1 atmosphere ? It’s hideous!!!

[@trut52]

Was and still is an unpleasant area

[@djturbine7565]

Agreed. Veritable shithole.

[@jayj6325]

Except now, all of London has become unpleasant.