Research Catalog

Title

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

Author

Stone, Peter, 1954-

Publication

Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, 2017.

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Details

Additional Authors

Buxey, Nick

Description

xiii, 250 pages : illustrations, maps; 25 cm

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.

Subject

• Port of London Authority > History
• Port of London Authority
• Harbors > England > London > History
• Docks > England > London > History
• Docks
• Harbors
• Docklands (London, England)
• England > London
• England > London > Docklands

Genre/Form

History.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-240) and index.

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.

Call Number

JFE 19-9279

ISBN

• 9781473860377
• 1473860377

LCCN

2017433161

OCLC

973898110

Author

Stone, Peter, 1954- author.

Title

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

Publisher

Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, 2017.

Type of Content

text

still image

cartographic image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-240) and index.

Added Author

Buxey, Nick, contributor.

Research Call Number

JFE 19-9279