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Maritime London - Discover the past, explore the present

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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 Tudor and Stuart port

London becomes a gateway to the markets and products of the world

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

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

The Somali Community in the Port of London

The Somalis are one of the oldest African communities in Britain

Labour unrest in the port after 1889

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

Ports and disease

Ports as gateways for disease

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ON THIS DAY...

[Bypass: On This Day ] 10 FEBRUARY 1715
The first diving equipment was demonstrated in the Thames and accepted into service

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[Bypass: Port Fact 'London Beaches' ]When did London have a beach?
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