The history of the Port of London : a vast emporium of all nations / Peter Stone, maps created by Nick Buxey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stone, Peter, author.

Contributor:

Buxey, Nick, contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Harbors--England--London.

Harbors.

Docklands (London, England).

Port of London Authority--History.

Port of London Authority.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 pages)

Place of Publication:

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, [England] : Pen & Sword History, 2017.

Summary:

"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 centre. In the 19th 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 19th 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 centre. 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."--Publisher's description.

Contents:

The Romans and the early Saxons

The medieval port

At the centre of the world

The new docks of the early nineteenth century

Towards the age of steam

The Port of London Authority

The closure of the upper port and the development of docklands

The modern Port of London.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 8, 2017).

ISBN:

9781473860407

1473860407

9781473860384

1473860385

9781473860391

1473860393