London's Docklands Through Time 51.13/8 where she uncovers fragments of

where she uncovers fragments of history hidden in the mud – objects lost

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the play Wicked

Geoff Lunn tells the story of the Port of London

Illustration by Clare Elsom

London's Docklands Through Time 51.13/8 where she uncovers fragments ofLondons Docklands have a rich and varied history. Dating from the Middle Ages, they developed into one of the biggest docks in the world. The riches of Britains Empire found its way into the country through the River Thames and into London. Unfortunately, the people who worked and lived in Londons Docklands rarely shared in the riches arriving from around the world. The area around the docks was one of the poorest in the country, with men working on a