The Geography of the Port of London

The Geography of the Port of London (1957) deals with the mid-century functions of the port studied in relation to their physical setting and in the light of their historical development. An analysis of the roles of the various dock and wharf systems is followed by a discussion of the present commerce of the port, illustrated by post-war statistics. The multiple background to this activity is also presented, including a discussion of the 1950s physical condition of the River Thames and of the markets and industries associated with the port. It presents a comprehensive picture of this at-the-time greatest British seaport, considered with reference to certain principles of economic geography.

List of contents

1. Introduction: Situation and Site 2. The Development of the Port, 1176-1799 3. The Water Highway 4. The Older Docks 5. Timber Docks and Docks Downstream 6. River Traffic and Riverside Wharves 7. The Industrial Development of Lower Thameside 8. Markets and Trade 9. Floreat Imperii Portus

Product details

• Authors: Bird James
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 19.01.2026
• EAN: 9781032915470
• ISBN: 978-1-032-91547-0
• No. of pages: 212
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; London, Greater London, European History, Social & cultural history, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Commerce, Economic history, History of Science, British & Irish history, Environmental Economics, Social and cultural history, Transport industries, Economics of industrial organisation, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Retail and wholesale industries, Construction & heavy industry, Distributive industries, Economics of industrial organization, Construction and heavy industry