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For the Importing and Exporting of seaborne goods. They fell into disuse during the 1970's and 80's due to the containerisation of import/export goods and the much bigger ships needed for this trade which the London docks weren't big enough to handle.
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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.
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.
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.
What is the London docks used for?
London Docks ceased to be used for shipping in the 1970's and 80's because modern ships had become too big to access them. Since then the Docklands area has been re-developed into a mixture of residential, commercial and light industrial premises.
What problems did the decline of London docks cause?
Major unemployment in East London.
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.
Were there shipping docks in London during the 1800s?
Yes
Where is London City Airport located?
London City Airport is located in the Royal Docks area of London, United Kingdom.
What happend to the London docklands?
They are no longer used as docks and have mostly been converted into residential and office accommodation with some light industry.
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.
What buildings where damaged in world war 2 London?
Most of them - especially near the docks in east London.
