What is London Docklands?
Q: What is London Docklands?
A: London Docklands is the name for the riverfront and former docks in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. It is part of several boroughs in east and southeast London.
Q: When was the area redeveloped?
A: The area was redeveloped for commercial and residential use beginning in the 1980s.
Q: What caused the decline of the port?
A: As cargo ships got larger, it began to lose trade. This led to a government decision to build a new container port on England's east coast at Felixstowe, which is mostly served by road transport motorways.
Q: How did redevelopment become possible?
A: The value of property in London made it possible to rebuild old port areas into high-value property. Canary Wharf is an example of this redevelopment.
Q: When was London Docklands first used as a name?
A: The name 'London Docklands' was used for the first time in a government report on redevelopment plans in 1971.
Q: What happened during WWII?
A: During WWII, many associated buildings (such as warehouses) were largely destroyed by bombing, though they were working again by late 1950s.
Q:What has been created through regeneration efforts?
A:The regeneration efforts have created wealth but also led to conflict between new and old communities living in the area.
