London's Docklands Author:Geoff Marshall The Port of London has changed beyond all recognition in the past four decades. 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. The author takes the reader on a journey. He outlines the historical de... more »velopment 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, their eventual demise and the rebirth of Docklands with the development of Canary Wharf. There follow ten walking tours giving the reader an insight into the history, architecture and traditions of Docklands from Tower Bridge to the Royal Docks and Bermondsey and Rotherhithe.« less