Where are the London Dockland?

London Docklands, also (formerly) called Port of London, area along the River Thames in London. It covers nearly 9 square miles (22 square km) of riverfront centred on the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham, Southwark, Lewisham, and Greenwich.

Why was London Docklands historically important?

The building of London’s Royal Docks introduced a new world of commerce to the capital. The docks drew produce and people from all over the world; they survived the bombings of World War II and the economic downturn of the 1970s and 80s to become a hive of industry and activity once again.

What happened to the London docks?

Although most of the old wharfs and warehouses have been demolished, some have been restored and converted into flats. Most of the docks themselves have survived and are now used as marinas or watersports centres; a major exception is the Surrey Commercial Docks, which are now largely filled in.

Who invested in the London Docklands?

The London Docklands Development Corporation was established by the then Secretary of State for the Environment, Michael Heseltine, under section 135 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980. It was financed by a grant from central government and from the proceeds from the disposal of land for development.

Where is the Docklands area of London located?

Docklands (London Docklands) is a region east of London and is in the district of Greenwich, Tower Hamletse, and Southwark. It is a commercial and residential district in the Port of London.

Where did the Docklands Light Railway start and end?

The need to provide a cheap public transport solution led to it commissioning London Transport to evaluate a number of exclusively light rail options. The core of the route ran alongside the Great Eastern line out of London and south along the former London & Blackwall Railway line through the Isle of Dogs.

What was the name of the first dock in London?

It was a major commercial success, and provided for two phases of expansion during the Georgian and Victorian eras . The first of the Georgian docks was the West India (opened in 1802), followed by the London (1805), the East India (also 1805), the Surrey (1807), the Regent’s Canal Dock (1820), St Katharine (1828) and the West India South (1829).

Where is the DLR in the Docklands?

The loop of the River Thames plus the individual docks and tributaries are shown, together with major buildings. Roads and the Dockland Light Railway (DLR) are shown in detail, including the Blackwall Tunnel and Greenwich Foot Tunnel. Major landmarks south of the river are also plotted, including the O2 (Millennium Dome).