The History of the Port of London Up to the Advent of the Port of London Authority
Author : Port of London Authority
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Page : 12 pages
File Size : 30,60 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Docks
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Author : Port of London Authority
Publisher :
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 30,60 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Docks
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Author : Port of London Authority
Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 12,90 MB
Release : 1966
Category : Harbors
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Author : Peter Stone
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 28,88 MB
Release : 2017-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1473860393
“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.
Author : Sir Joseph Guinness Broodbank
Publisher :
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 34,49 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Docks
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Author : David John Owen
Publisher :
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 31,62 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Docks
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Author : Professor Michael Ball
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 18,63 MB
Release : 2001-04-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1134540302
This is the first comprehensive survey of the economic development of the world's first great industrial metropolis. Modern theories of urban economics are used to shed new light on the process of change in the city.
Author : Port of London Authority
Publisher :
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 16,80 MB
Release : 1937
Category : Harbors
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Author : Arthur Bryant
Publisher :
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 34,81 MB
Release : 1960
Category : Harbors
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Author : Joseph Guinness Broodbank
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,79 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category :
ISBN : 9781020789670
This book provides a detailed history of one of the world's most important ports, from ancient times to the present day. Broodbank covers the growth of the port and its influence on the city of London, as well as significant historical events that affected its development. With its engaging prose and in-depth research, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of London or the global shipping industry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Page : 280 pages
File Size : 27,19 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Industrial archaeology
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