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Maritime London - Discover the past, explore the present

Explore the history of maritime London from Roman settlements to today's Docklands. Find out about the individuals and events that have contributed to its wealth and importance, and discover the communities who have made this great port city their home.

Port Highlights

[Bypass: Port Highlights ]The state funeral of Lord Nelson, 5-9 January 1806

Britain's greatest naval hero is buried in London

The Great Dock Strike of 1889

The labour movement's first great victory

The 19th-century port

Docks and industry transform the Thames

Labour unrest in the port after 1889

Industrial relations in the Port of London were strained throughout the 20th century

Many hands: Trades of the Port of London, 1850-1980

Find out what it was like to work in the Port of London

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[Bypass: Port Fact 'Lascars' ]Who were the Lascars?
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