Docklands
Docklands: London’s Changing Port
Along the Thames, the Docklands evoke London’s history as a port city. Former dock and warehouse sites have been put to new uses in many areas; around the Isle of Dogs, modern offices and high-rises shape the cityscape. The contrast between historic docks and contemporary architecture is what makes a walk through the area so appealing. The Docklands Light Railway connects the area to London’s transport network.
Der Millenium Dome in den Docklands
Photo: Arpingstone
To the east, Greenwich—with its park, museums and maritime history—is close by. A visit adds further historical perspectives to the story of the port’s development: Discover Greenwich.
