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Beschreibung
London's Docklands is one of the most exciting areas of the capital. Once the docks teemed with men and ships from all over the world, now all is transformed and a new and vibrant area has grown up with commerce, stylish housing, fashionable shops and restaurants. In this fascinating book, the author takes the reader on a journey. He outlines the historical development of the area from Roman beginnings and the Elizabethan Legal Quays to the construction of the largest system of docks in the world. Life in the docks is described, including their often fraught industrial relations, their eventual demise and the re-birth of Docklands with the development of Canary Wharf. Dockland's historic riverside pubs are described, and its former industries, pioneering voyages and fine churches.
London's Docklands is one of the most exciting areas of the capital. Once the docks teemed with men and ships from all over the world, now all is transformed and a new and vibrant area has grown up with commerce, stylish housing, fashionable shops and restaurants. In this fascinating book, the author takes the reader on a journey. He outlines the historical development of the area from Roman beginnings and the Elizabethan Legal Quays to the construction of the largest system of docks in the world. Life in the docks is described, including their often fraught industrial relations, their eventual demise and the re-birth of Docklands with the development of Canary Wharf. Dockland's historic riverside pubs are described, and its former industries, pioneering voyages and fine churches.
Über den Autor
GEOFF MARSHALL was brought up in Staffordshire and studied chemistry at the University of Aston and Imperial College (University of London). After a career as a research chemist, he is now retired and divides his time between working as a London Registered Blue Badge Guide and writing. He has published four books, including The Story of Bankside, Walsall: An Illustrated History, and London's Industrial Heritage.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780750987790
ISBN-10: 0750987790
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Marshall, Geoff
Hersteller: The History Press Ltd
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 248 x 226 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Geoff Marshall
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2018
Gewicht: 0,642 kg
Artikel-ID: 113987195

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