Docklands

:Docklands can also refer to the urban redevelopment project in Melbourne, Australia, see Melbourne Docklands.

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Docklands is the semi-official name for an area in the east of London, England, comprising parts of several boroughs (Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Newham) in Greater London. The eponymous docks were formerly part of the Port of London, at one time the world's largest port. They have now been redeveloped principally for commercial and residential use. The name London Docklands was used for the first time in a government report on redevelopment plans in 1971 but has since become virtually universally adopted.

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Melbourne: Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia (after Sydney), with a population of 3.8 million in the Melbourne metropolitan area (June 2004) and 69,670 in the City of Melbourne (which covers only the central city area). The city's name ...

Melbourne Docklands: The Melbourne Docklands (postcode: 3008) is a massive urban development in Melbourne, Australia. The district, covering 2 km² and comprising 7 km of waterfront, will nearly double the size of the city's central business district when completed in 2015. The area is expected to become home to 20,...

England: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology)....

Docklands related Images and Photos (experimental)

Canary Wharf Docklands Viewed from Wapping London England United Kingdom Europe