Docks

Docks London had extensive dock accommodation. During the 1980s London's docklands underwent a massive redevelopment programme and the dock areas are now dominated by financial institutions and luxury apartments. Here is a list of the main docks that were: St. Katherine's Docks. Near the Tower. Nearest Railway Station, Leman Street. London Docks. Near Wapping and Shadwell. Contain extensive wine vaults, also warehouses for tobacco. Nearest Railway Station, Leman Street. Regent's Canal Docks, or Limehouse Basin. At Limehouse. Surrey Commercial Docks. At Rotherhithe, near Thames Tunnel. Nearest Railway Station, Rotherhithe. West India Docks. At Poplar. Nearest Railway Station, West India Docks. South West India Docks. Poplar. Millwall Docks. At Isle of Dogs. Nearest Railway Station, Millwall. East India Docks. At Blackwall. Victoria And Albert Docks. Beckton, near North Woolwich. Nearest Railway Station for Victoria Docks, Tidal Basin and Custom House (g. e. ). Tilbury Docks. At Tilbury. New docks opened in 1886; very extensive, and there is more water on the sill of these docks at low water than any other dock in the world.