History

Origin and development

The history of the Port of London from pre-Roman times until the early 20th century

The creation of the Port of London Authority

Further information about the development of the Port of London after the advent of the PLA

Museum of London Docklands

Information about the Museum, which now holds much of the PLA's historical archive

Docklands History Group

The Docklands History Group works with the Museum of London Docklands to promote understanding of London's traditional riverside and port communities

Thames Discovery Programme

Community archaeology on London's foreshore

Port Cities Website

Information about the maritime history of London

Rope making from the age of sail

Information about the Ropery at Chatham - the last surviving working traditional ropery in the world