London Docklands - the Facts
Author: London Docklands Development Corporation
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Published: 198?
Total Pages: 16
ISBN-13:
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London's Docklands
Author: Fiona Rule
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2019-01-28
Total Pages: 372
ISBN-13: 0750990996
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo 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.
London's Docklands
Author: Geoff Marshall
Publisher: History Press
Published: 2018-10
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9780750987790
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLondon 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.
East of the City
Author: James Bentley
Publisher: Pavilion Books, Limited
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe London Docklands are widely regarded as one of the most successful examples of urban regeneration in the world. This is a history of the Docklands' development, from the squalid broken-down wharves of the post-war era to the innovative architecture and landscaped waterfronts of today. Ideologically, the story unfolds as a social and political phenomenon of our times.
London Docklands
Author: S. K. Al Naib
Publisher:
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 60
ISBN-13: 9781874536024
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Author: Janet Foster
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2020-10-21
Total Pages: 334
ISBN-13: 1000153843
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text is a sociological study of a community in transition and the impact of urban regeneration. The process of change on the Isle of Dogs is revealed from the differing perspectives of Islanders, developers and business, and yuppies attracted to the area. The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in urban sociology, social geography, cultural and community studies, housing and urban planning, race and ethnic studies, and broader market including Open University courses, "A"-level courses and general interest.
The Worst Street in London
Author: Fiona Rule
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2018-11-26
Total Pages: 231
ISBN-13: 0750990325
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAmid the bustling streets of Spitalfields, East London, there is a piece of real estate with a bloody history. This was once Dorset Street: the haunt of thieves, murderers and prostitutes; the sanctuary of persecuted people; the last resort for those who couldn't afford anything else – and the setting for Jack the Ripper's murderous spree. So notorious was this street in the 1890s that policemen would only patrol this area in pairs for their own safety. This book chronicles the rise and fall of this remarkable street; from its promising beginnings at the centre of the seventeenth-century silk weaving industry, through its gradual descent into iniquity, vice and violence; and finally its demise at the hands of the demolition crew. Meet the colourful characters who called Dorset Street home.
London Docklands
Author: S. K. Al Naib
Publisher:
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 60
ISBN-13: 9780901987815
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Author: Brian C. Edwards
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2013-10-22
Total Pages: 203
ISBN-13: 1483103706
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLondon Docklands: Urban Design in an Age of Deregulation discusses the process and products of the first 10 years of the London Docklands. The book is comprised of 10 chapters that are organized into three parts. The first part talks about the potentials of the London Docklands. The second part presents the area of studies, which are the Isle of Dogs, Surrey Docks, Wapping, and the Royal Docks. The last part deals with the observations and speculations. The text will be a great source to urban planners, particularly those who are involved in projects that deal with cities that are in close proximity to large bodies of water.
