London Docklands 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCase studiesA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: eleanor111Created on: 09-05-17 15:12 Where is the London Docklands? River Thames, East London 1 of 12 What was purpose of the docklands in the 19th Century? Imports and exports, source of trade 2 of 12 What began to happen in the 1950's? Ships began to widen too much for ports, river was too shallow. introduction of containerisation led to lower demand of dockers 3 of 12 How many jobs were lost? 12,000 4 of 12 What happened to the local area? Houss lacked basic amenities and 60% of land was derelict 5 of 12 What organisation was introduced in 1981? London Docklands Development Corporation 6 of 12 Post 1980's, how many houses were built? 24,000 7 of 12 The population increased from 45,000 to ... 85,000 8 of 12 How many businesses moved into the area, give one example. 2,700 and ITV Studios or Canary Wharf 9 of 12 What transport link was extended and in what year? The Jubilee Line was extended in late 1999 10 of 12 How many trees were planted? 100,000 11 of 12 What were the impacts on the original population? Could not afford housing, no jobs for their low skill level 12 of 12
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