London Docklands History for GCSE

The Docks in the Twentieth Century

Introduction |
Problems |
Possible Solutions |
The PLA (Port of London Authority) |
The development of the port in the twentieth century |
Changing methods |
The Dock Worker's Voice |
Dock-related industries |
Other industries |
Women workers in the docks |
Women workers in other industries |
A close-knit community |


Worksheet Research |
Worksheet 1 |
Worksheet 2 |
Worksheet 3 |

Worksheet 4 |

Worksheet 5 |

Worksheet 6 |



 

 

Loading bananas into railway trucks West India Docks
Loading bananas into railway trucks West India Docks















 

 

 


Home |
Index |
Introduction |
Glossary |
The Origins |
Building the Docks
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In Operations |
On the Waterfront |
The Dockers|
The Strikes of 1889 |
In the 20c |
In the WW2 |
The Closure |

 

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