Docklands
Once gritty wharves and warehouses, London's Docklands reinvented itself into a thriving modern hub. Explore its storied maritime past and vibrant present.
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From our experts
From our experts
Slavery legacies: Removing controversial statues in London
The removal of Robert Milligan’s statue in 2020 was part of a wider movement around the legacy of slavery
Trades & Workers
Trades & Workers
The jobs that made London’s docks run
London’s port relied on dock workers doing an array of back-breaking and highly skilled jobs
Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters
The Zong Massacre Trial
The appalling case of 130 enslaved Africans murdered for an insurance claim
