Isle of Dogs

The Isle of Dogs, locally referred to as the island, is a geographic area made up of Millwall, Cubitt Town, Canary Wharf and parts of Blackwall, Limehouse and Poplar. It is in the East End of London and is bounded on three sides (east, south and west) by one of the largest meanders in the River Thames. The northern boundary has never been clearly or consistently defined, but many accept it to be the (former) line of the West India South Dock. The name Isle of Dogs had no official status until 1987, with the creation of the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood by Tower Hamlets London Borough Council.

In September 1987, the ladies' darts team from the Vic, travelled to the Isle of Dogs for a match against another team. Some of them enjoyed a boat ride along the Thames, and most importantly Pat Wicks encountered a blast from the past when she was reunited with old flame Frank Butcher. Pauline Fowler found friendship in Derek Taylor a man who had repaired the mini-bus as it broke down on the route, and he followed the team there. He also came to Walford to meet Pauline once more, a few weeks later.