London - Royal Docks
The Royal docks actually consisted of the Royal Albert Dock, Royal Victoria Dock, and King George V dock, which combined to form the worlds largest enclosed docks. The first dock to be built was the Victoria Dock, opened in 1855, followed by the Albert Dock in 1880, attracting the chemical, cable and food industries. In 1917 73 people were killed in an explosion at a TNT factory.
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In 1922 the last dock, the King George V, was opened.
The Royal Docks were the last docks to close, which happened in 1981, leaving many nearby residential areas with high levels of unemployment. The area was also one of the last to be redeveloped and has been a slow process, due in part to its distance from the city. Residential complexes have been built, along with some other commercial enterprises. Transportation to this area has also been improved
The Royal Docks were the last docks to close, which happened in 1981, leaving many nearby residential areas with high levels of unemployment. The area was also one of the last to be redeveloped and has been a slow process, due in part to its distance from the city. Residential complexes have been built, along with some other commercial enterprises. Transportation to this area has also been improved
Related Attractions
Beckton Alps (Closed)
Skiing enthusiasts may practice on the artificial ski slope in the north of Royal Docks, built on a waste site.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
North Woolwich Old Station Museum
The North Woolwich Old Station Museum is housed in the former North Woolwich station.
Today there is a new station which has been built next door. On display at the museum are East London railway related items, including engines, carriages, a steam locomotive, model trains, and an operating mini railway.
For visitors who are in the area, The North Woolwich Old Station Museum is worth a look and impressive not only for its collection but also for the building itself.
Today there is a new station which has been built next door. On display at the museum are East London railway related items, including engines, carriages, a steam locomotive, model trains, and an operating mini railway.
For visitors who are in the area, The North Woolwich Old Station Museum is worth a look and impressive not only for its collection but also for the building itself.
