Opening in 1802, the West India Docks were the first to operate from the Isle of Dogs. ![]() The story of the docks begins in the late 18th century as pressure mounted to make trading goods through London more efficient and more secure. Whether you live in London, or visit every now and then, it is easy to forget that the Port of London is a major UK port, handling over 45 million tonnes of cargo a year! Not so long ago those operations could be seen in the heart of London and its East End.
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