The History of the Port of London
Title | The History of the Port of London PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Stone |
Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
Pages | 298 |
Release | 2017-08-30 |
Genre | 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.
History of the Port of London
Title | History of the Port of London PDF eBook |
Author | Sir Joseph Guinness Broodbank |
Publisher | |
Pages | 364 |
Release | 1921 |
Genre | Docks |
ISBN |
The History of the Port of London Up to the Advent of the Port of London Authority
Title | The History of the Port of London Up to the Advent of the Port of London Authority PDF eBook |
Author | Port of London Authority |
Publisher | |
Pages | 12 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Docks |
ISBN |
London Docks in the 1960s
Title | London Docks in the 1960s PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Lee Inman |
Publisher | Amberley Publishing Limited |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2017-05-15 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 1445665859 |
A nostalgic look back at the docks of London the 1960s.
The Port of London Murders
Title | The Port of London Murders PDF eBook |
Author | Josephine Bell |
Publisher | Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Pages | 272 |
Release | 2021-09-07 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1464215413 |
A suicide, a derelict barge, and floating pink chiffon nightdresses... When the San Angelo drifts into port in the Pool of London, telephones begin to ring across the capital and an intricate series of events is set in motion. Beset by dreadful storms in the Bay of Biscay, the ship, along with the "mixed cargo" it carries, is late. Unaware of the machinations of avaricious importers, wayward captains, and unscrupulous traders, docklands residents Harry Reed and June Harvey are thrust together by a riverside accident, before being swept into the current of a dark plot developing on the harborside. First published in 1938, this early novel from one of the great Golden Age mystery writers skillfully delivers a compelling tale of murder set against a gritty portrayal of life alongside the Thames. This edition also includes an Introduction by series editor CWA Diamond Dagger-Award winning author Martin Edwards.
The Port of London
Title | The Port of London PDF eBook |
Author | Port of London Authority |
Publisher | |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 1937 |
Genre | Harbors |
ISBN |
The History and Development of the Port of London Up to the Advent of the Port of London Authority
Title | The History and Development of the Port of London Up to the Advent of the Port of London Authority PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 12 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Docks and wharves |
ISBN |