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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.
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Maritime Greenwich: A World Heritage Site  
Maritime Greenwich: A World Heritage Site
A unique historical landscape  Read more...
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Ports and disease
Ports as gateways for disease  Read more...
  Ports and disease
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The early port  
The early port
London grows from a Roman settlement to a bustling medieval port  Read more...
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Labour unrest in the port after 1889
Industrial relations in the Port of London were strained throughout the 20th century  Read more...
  Labour unrest in the port after 1889
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The 20th-century port  
The 20th-century port
The changing fortunes of Docklands and the port  Read more...
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NMM ROG Logos
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Browse the collections
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ON THIS DAY...
On this day
4 JULY 1814
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Don't miss...
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Time Pirates home page button
Stop the evil genius from stealing history! An award winning children's adventure game
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The Blitz Quiz Button
Get 100% to see an animated London skyline (Flash 6 player needed)
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Watch the Thames tide
See the Thames tide rise and fall (Flash 6 player needed)
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Port Fact
Why were bird droppings and animal blood used in Silvertown?

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National Maritime Museum/Royal Observatory Greenwich New Opportunities Fund  
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