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Why is it called West India Quay?
The warehouse at West India Quay was used to store imported goods from the West Indies, such as tea, sugar and rum, and is now a Grade I listed building….
| West India Quay | |
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| UK Parliament | Poplar and Limehouse |
| London Assembly | City and East |
| List of places UK England London 51°30′24″N 0°1′20″WCoordinates: 51°30′24″N 0°1′20″W |
Why did the West India Docks decline?
There were two main reasons. First, the development of the shipping container made this type of relatively small dock inefficient, and the dock-owners were slow to embrace change. Second, the manufacturing exports which had maintained the trade through the docks dwindled and moved away from the local area.
When did West India Docks close?
1980
Yet once, London was once the busiest port in the world. West India Docks were the first purpose-built docks to be built there. Closed in 1980, the old docks were regenerated into the shops, restuarants and of course, Canary Wharf.
Why did London docks close?
London’s docks were unable to accommodate the much larger vessels needed by containerization, and the shipping industry moved to deep-water ports such as Tilbury and Felixstowe. Between 1960 and 1980, all of London’s docks were closed, leaving around eight square miles (21 km2) of derelict land in East London.
Who built West India Docks?
Robert Milligan
South Dock/Architects
Who has offices in Canary Wharf?
Around 105,000 people work in Canary Wharf, and it is home to the world or European headquarters of numerous major banks, professional services firms, and media organisations, including Barclays, Citigroup, Clifford Chance, Credit Suisse, EY, Fitch Ratings, HSBC, Infosys, JPMorgan Chase, KPMG, MetLife, Moody’s, Morgan …
How deep are the Royal Docks?
thirteen metres deep
London’s Royal Docks were built in the mid-19th century – a marvel of Victorian engineering. An average of thirteen metres deep and 4 kilometres long, they cover an area the size of Central London.
Who owns London docks?
the London Docklands Development Corporation
The land was still largely derelict when it was acquired in 1981 by the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC). It was subsequently redeveloped with over 1,000 individual properties centred on the old Tobacco Dock and Shadwell Basin.
When did West India Docks Open?
27 August 1802
The docks were formally opened on 27 August 1802 when the unladen Henry Addington was hauled in by ropes. Echo, a ship laden with cargo from the West Indies, followed.
When was West India Quay built?
| 1 West India Quay | |
|---|---|
| Construction started | 2002 |
| Completed | 2004 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 36 |
Why is the Isle of Dogs called the Isle of Dogs?
It is thought that the Isle of Dogs name originated in the 16th century. Some say that the name was given to the area because of the number of dead dogs that washed up on its banks. Others think that the modern name is a variation of other names given to the area, such as the Isle of Dykes or the Isle of Ducks.
How many floors does Canary Wharf have?
50
One Canada Square is a skyscraper in Canary Wharf, London. It was completed in 1991 and is the third tallest building in the United Kingdom at 770 feet (235 m) above ground level containing 50 storeys….
| One Canada Square | |
|---|---|
| Floor count | 50 |
| Floor area | 1,748,296 sq ft (162,422.0 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 37 |
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What happened to the West India Docks in London?
In 1909 the Port of London Authority (PLA) took over the West India Docks, along with the other enclosed docks from St Katharines to Tilbury. From 1960 to 1980, trade in the docks declined to almost nothing. There were two main reasons.
What is the length of the first dock in India?
The hub of the original dock system, it was built in 1800–2 for the unloading of West India shipping. It originally measured 2,600ft by 510ft and impounded 30 acres of water to a depth of 23ft. At the time of its construction it was by far the biggest dock ever built. (fn. 7)
What are the different types of docks in London?
These included West India Docks (1802), East India Docks (1803, originating from the Brunswick Dock of 1790), London Docks (1805), Surrey Commercial Docks (1807, originating from the Howland Great Wet Dock of 1696), St Katharine Docks (1828), Royal Victoria Dock (1855), Millwall Dock (1868), Royal Albert Dock (1880), and Tilbury docks (1886).
When were the West India Docks first published?
Originally published by London County Council, London, 1994. This free content was digitised by double rekeying and sponsored by English Heritage. All rights reserved. ‘The West India Docks: The docks’, in Survey of London: Volumes 43 and 44, Poplar, Blackwall and Isle of Dogs, ed. Hermione Hobhouse (London, 1994), pp. 268-281.