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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 18th-century port

London becomes a centre of finance, commerce and industry

Ports and disease

Ports as gateways for disease

Labour unrest in the port after 1889

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

73 killed in East End explosion

The terrible events at Silvertown's TNT factory

The Great Dock Strike of 1889

The labour movement's first great victory

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[Bypass: On This Day ] 8 JANUARY 1806
Nelson’s coffin was taken up river in a grand river procession

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[Bypass: Port Fact 'Pocahontas' ]How is Pocahontas connected to the port of London?
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