The History of the Port of London

“This meticulously researched account underlines the importance of the capital’s docklands . . . from Roman landing to modern financial centre.” — Discover Britain The River Thames has been integral to the prosperity of London since Roman times. Explorers sailed away on voyages of discovery to distant lands. Colonies were established and a great empire grew. Funding their ships and cargoes helped make the City of London into the world’s leading financial center. In the nineteenth century a vast