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Author | : Peter Stone |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2017-08-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1473860393 |
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“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 | : Geoff Lunn |
Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2011-09-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1445623870 |
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This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Port of London has changed and developed over the last century.
Author | : Port of London Authority |
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Total Pages | : 15 |
Release | : 1966 |
Genre | : Docks |
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Author | : Malcolm Batten |
Publisher | : Pen and Sword Transport |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2022-05-05 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1399018418 |
Download Shipping on the Thames & the Port of London During the 1940s–1980s Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
During the 1970s and 1980s the Port of London, and shipping on the River Thames was in a state of transition. New methods of cargo handling, in particular the introduction of containers and Roll-on, Roll-off vehicle ferries called for new investment and a rethink on the way dock traffic was traditionally managed. As a result, The Port of London Authority decided to run down and close the various London docks and concentrate all new investment downriver at their Tilbury docks. These photographs, along with some from earlier decades, and mostly previously unpublished, are a fascinating insight into this period, when traditional ships and cargo handling methods worked alongside the new technology. Ships designed for carrying cargo in their holds were sometimes adapted to carry containers as deck cargo. There were also shipping types now lost to history, including colliers and sludge boats. Not forgotten are the passenger ships – cruise liners to ferries. The various vessels that serviced the port from tugs to salvage craft and floating cranes. Finally, the heritage craft from traditional Thames Sailing barges to former paddle steamers now adapted as floating pub/restaurants.
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1921 |
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Author | : Sir Joseph Guinness Broodbank |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 1921 |
Genre | : Docks |
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Author | : Josephine Bell |
Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2021-09-07 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1464215413 |
Download The Port of London Murders Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Joseph Guinness Broodbank |
Publisher | : Legare Street Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-07-18 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781020789670 |
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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.
Author | : Robert Turcan |
Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 2011-10-15 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 1445628457 |
Download Gravesend Through Time Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Gravesend has changed and developed over the last century
Author | : Jason Sandy |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 97 |
Release | : 2021-02-18 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1784424331 |
Download Thames Mudlarking Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A beautifully illustrated introduction to mudlarking which tells the incredible, forgotten history of London through objects found on the foreshore of the River Thames. Often seen combing the shoreline of the River Thames at low tide, groups of archaeology enthusiasts known as 'mudlarks' continue a tradition that dates back to the eighteenth century. Over the years they have found a vast array of historical artefacts providing glimpses into the city's past. Objects lost or discarded centuries ago – from ancient river offerings such as the Battersea Shield and Waterloo Helmet, to seventeenth-century trade tokens and even medals for bravery – have been discovered in the river. This book explores a fascinating assortment of finds from prehistoric to modern times, which collectively tell the rich and illustrious story of London and its inhabitants - illustrated with and array of photographs taken of the items in situ in the mud and gravel of the Thames estuary, at the same time both gritty and glimmering.