RESIDENT RESOURCES
Name: RUBY CRUEL
Password: dontB2cruel
Homerton Station – 5 min walk
Hackney Central Station – 10 min walk
26, 30, 236, 276, 488 Buses – connect to Stratford, Dalston, Angel & more
Use Oyster, contactless (credit/debit cards)), or phone tap to pay for your journey
​Black Cabs – hail or book via Gett or Free Now
Uber, Bolt, and Addison Lee operate widely in London (use the address 267 Well Street as the pickup address which is easier for them to find - not our address)
We recommend Citymapper for navigating the city while you're here.
Police, fire, ambulance - 999
Non-urgent police - 101
Non-urgent medical advice - 111 (NHS 24/7 helpline)
Nearest Hospital: Homerton University Hospital - 020 8510 5555 (10 min walk)
Nearest GP (Doctor) - 020 8525 5020
General waste (black bags)
Recycling (green bags): mixed paper, newspapers & magazines, telephone directories, cardboard, mixed glass, bottles & jars, household plastic packaging, cartons, household metal packaging
NO wish-cycling – if in doubt, throw it out
Place bags across the street next to lamp post for collection
UK uses Type G plugs (three rectangular pins) with 230V / 50Hz power
If you’re coming from abroad, you may need a plug adapter or voltage converter depending on your device
We provide a universal adapter at the studio that fits most international plug types.
The nearest major airports are Heathrow (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), Gatwick (GLW) and Stansted (STN).
There is public transportation from all airports to Ruby Cruel. For example:
Heathrow → Ruby Cruel
By Uber or pre-booked taxi (~1hr-1.5hr|~£60–£100）
By public transport (~1hr 15min|~£13.90)
Route:
→ Elizabeth Line towards Shenfield
→ Stratford Station
→ London Overground (Mildmay Line) any train
→ Homerton Station
→ Walk ~7 min to Ruby Cruel
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Note: Catching a taxi (black cab) at the terminal is the most expensive option. Prebook a taxi or use Uber. Public transport is the cheapest option.
No open flames please!
Please familiarise yourself with the locations of the fire extinguishers and fire alarms.
In the event of an emergency activate nearest fire alarm and exit quickly through the main entrance onto the street
The Ruby Cruel Library is located on the 1st floor of the studio and is a freely accessible library resource with a special focus on the Caribbean and the contemporary arts. See catalogue
You can receive mail and packages at:
Ruby Cruel
250 Morning Lane, London E9 6RQ
For sending mail or parcels, the nearest post office is:
Well Street Post Office
188A Well St, London E9 6QT
For art supplies, here are some nearby stores:
Atlantis Art Materials – large selections of paints, brushes, canvases & more
Woolcrest Textiles Ltd – fabric/textiles
Argun Printers and Stationers – stationary supplies
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A bit further away...
Cass Art - all types of art supplies
London Graphic Centre - largest London art material supplier
John Purcell Paper - most incredible choice of fine art paper in London
Ruby Cruel has a small black-and-white A4 printer for simple text printing.
For color prints, scanning, or larger formats, visit:
REDOX PRINT
234 Morning Ln, London E9 6RQ
Supermarket:
Tesco Superstore, 180 Well St, London E9 6QU
AKDENIZ Supermarket, 245-251 Well St, London E9 6RG
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Organic Food:
Apple & Orange, 13 Terrace Rd, London E9 7ES
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Pharmacy:
Clockwork Pharmacy & Travel Vaccination Clinic, 239 Well St, London E9 6RG
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DIY/Hardware:
Pound Saver Hackney, 215 Well St, London E9 6QU
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Cafe/Restaurant:
Well Street Kitchen London, 203 Well St, London E9 6QU
Paulie's Bagels, 192 Well St, London E9 6QT
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Takeaway:
Black Cardamom - Indian & Bangladeshi, 269 Well St, London E9 6RG
Nazar Restaurant London, 228-230 Well St, London E9 6QT
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Many listings on the local amenities map​
Our Tate Membership Card will give access to all Tate exhibitions, members' lounges and 10% off at the Tate shops – just ask!
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Artist Membership Project for possible free entry to other London galleries – click here