Author: Mark Lee InmanPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445665859
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A nostalgic look back at the docks of London the 1960s.
London Docks in the 1960s
Author: Mark Lee InmanPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445665859
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A nostalgic look back at the docks of London the 1960s.
London's Docklands
Author: Geoff MarshallPublisher: History Press
ISBN: 9780750987790
Category : Docklands (London, England)
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
London has always been a bustling place of trade; once the docks teemed with men, ships and goods from all over the world. Now all has been transformed: starting at Canary Wharf and continuing at the Royal Docks, a vibrant new area has sprung into existence providing commerce, housing, shops and restaurants.In London's Docklands the author takes you on a journey though the historical development of the area. He outlines life at the docks, the troubled industrial relations, their heyday as the hub of the Empire's trade and their eventual demise. Discover a collection of unique buildings, hidden tunnels, pioneering voyages and historical riverside pubs.
The History of the Port of London
Author: Peter StonePublisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1473860393
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
“This meticulously researched account underlines the importance of the capital’s docklands . . . from Roman landing to modern financial centre.” —Discover Britain The River Thames has been integral to the prosperity of London since Roman times. Explorers sailed away on voyages of discovery to distant lands. Colonies were established and a great empire grew. Funding their ships and cargoes helped make the City of London into the world’s leading financial center. In the nineteenth century a vast network of docks was created for ever-larger ships, behind high, prison-like walls that kept them secret from all those who did not toil within. Sail made way for steam as goods were dispatched to every corner of the world. In the nineteenth century London was the world’s greatest port city. In the Second World War the Port of London became Hitler’s prime target. It paid a heavy price but soon recovered. Yet by the end of the 20th century the docks had been transformed into Docklands, a new financial center. The History of the Port of London: A Vast Emporium of Nations is the fascinating story of the rise and fall and revival of the commercial river. The only book to tell the whole story and bring it right up to date, it charts the foundation, growth and evolution of the port and explains why for centuries it has been so important to Britain’s prosperity. This book will appeal to those interested in London’s history, maritime and industrial heritage, the Docklands and East End of London, and the River Thames.
London's Docklands
Author: Fiona RulePublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750990996
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Do you remember the docks? In its heyday, the Port of London was the biggest in the world. It was a sprawling network of quays, wharves, canals and basins, providing employment for over 100,000 people. From the dockworker to the prostitute, the Romans to the Republic of the Isle of Dogs, London's docklands have always been a key part of the city. But it wasn't to last. They might have recovered from the devastating bombing raids of the Second World War – but it was the advent of the container ships, too big to fit down the Thames, that would sound the final death knell. Over 150,000 men lost their jobs, whole industries disappeared, and the docks gradually turned to wasteland. In London's Docklands: A History of the Lost Quarter, best-selling historian Fiona Rule ensures that, though the docklands may be all but gone, they will not be forgotten.
Reasons in favour of the London-docks [by W. Vaughan].
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Author: William VaughanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Docks
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
London's Lost Rivers
Author: Paul TallingPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409023850
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Packed with surprising and fascinating information, London's Lost Rivers uncovers a very different side to London - showing how waterways shaped our principal city and exploring the legacy they leave today. With individual maps to show the course of each river and over 100 colour photographs, it's essential browsing for any Londoner and the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the past... 'An amazing book' -- BBC Radio London 'Talling's highly visual, fact-packed, waffle-free account is the freshest take we've yet seen. A must-buy for anyone who enjoys the "hidden" side of London -- Londonist 'A fascinating and stylish guide to exploring the capital's forgotten brooks, waterways, canals and ditches ... it's a terrific book' - Walk 'Pocket-sized, beautifully designed, illustrated and informative - in short a joy to read, handle and use' -- ***** Reader review 'Delightful, informative and beautifully produced' -- ***** Reader review 'A small gem. A really great book. I can't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'Fascinating from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************************ From the sources of the Fleet in Hampstead's ponds to the mouth of the Effra in Vauxhall, via the meander of the Westbourne through 'Knight's Bridge' and the Tyburn's curve along Marylebone Lane, London's Lost Rivers unearths the hidden waterways that flow beneath the streets of the capital. Paul Talling investigates how these rivers shaped the city - forming borough boundaries and transport networks, fashionable spas and stagnant slums - and how they all eventually gave way to railways, roads and sewers. Armed with his camera, he traces their routes and reveals their often overlooked remains: riverside pubs on the Old Kent Road, healing wells in King's Cross, 'stink pipes' in Hammersmith and gurgling gutters on streets across the city. Packed with maps and over 100 colour photographs, London's Lost Rivers uncovers the watery history of the city's most famous sights, bringing to life the very different London that lies beneath our feet.
London's Docks
Author: John PudneyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780500011300
Category : Docks
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"The Docks of London"; their deficiencies, defects, and disadvantages; showing how the port will be improved, and its shipping accommodated, by the New Dagenham (Thames) Docks. Second edition. [With 2 plans.]
Author: Docks (LONDON)The Docks of London, and the (projected) Docks at Dagenham, Etc
Author: Docks (LONDON)Plan of the London Dock, with some observations respecting the River immediately connected with Docks in general, and of the Improvement of Navigation. [By W. Vaughan.]
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Author: Docks (LONDON). London DockPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Docks
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description