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When did the London docklands go into decline?
Because modern ships are too big for the London docks.
Why did the Liverpool docklands decline?
They didn't. London's docks were at their busiest in the 19th century and didn't start declining until the 1970's with the introduction of containers and ships that were too large for London's docks.
How did the London Docklands decline?
Why did the London Docks go into decline? 1. An increase in ship size meant they found it difficult to come down the river as far as the Isle of Dogs where the river wasn't as deep. (the position of the docks moved further downstream to Tilbury); 2. Containerisation meant few dockers were needed with large cranes used to lift containers from ships; 3. The decline of portside industries and manufacturing hello
What does the London docks look like today?
The old London Docks have been converted - or are in the process of being converted - into residential and office accommodation. There is even an airport on one of the old docks.
Were there shipping docks in London during the 1800s?
Yes
What are the travel options if you want to get from central London to London Tilbury docks?
There is a train service from London Fenchuch Street station to Tilbury Town station, which is adjacent to Tilbury Docks. Trains are operated by c2c.
Where is canary wharf in London?
In East London in the old London Docks area now known as Docklands.
What buildings where damaged in world war 2 London?
Most of them - especially near the docks in east London.
What has the author Albert Gravely Linney written?
Albert Gravely Linney has written: 'A pocket guide to the docks of London' -- subject(s): Docks, wharves
What happened to the London Docks during world war 2?
They were bombed by the German luftwaffe.
Is London still used as a port?
No. Modern ships are too big to get into London. Tilbury Docks - which can take some large ships - are about 25 miles downstream from London.
Where in London are wharfs?
They used to be in London's docks but no commercial shipping comes in to London now. Some of the names of the wharfs still live on, but they're not used for their original purpose.
