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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, Newham and Greenwich) in Greater London. The 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. It created conflict between the new and old communities of the London Docklands.
Efforts to redevelop the docks began almost as soon as they were closed, although it took a decade for most plans to move beyond the drawing board and another decade for redevelopment to take full effect. The situation was greatly complicated by the large number of landowners involved: the PLA, the Greater London Council (GLC), the British Gas Corporation, five borough councils, British Rail and the Central Electricity Generating Board.
To address this problem, in 1981 the Secretary of State for the Environment, Michael Heseltine, formed the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) to redevelop the area. This was a statutory body appointed and funded by central government (a quango), with wide powers to acquire and dispose of land in the Docklands. It also served as the development planning authority for the area.
Over the past 20 years, the population of the Docklands has more than doubled and the area has become both a major business centre and an increasingly acceptable area to live. Transport links have improved significantly, with the Isle of Dogs gaining a tube connection via the Jubilee Line Extension (opened 1999) and the DLR being extended to Beckton, Lewisham, London City Airport, North Woolwich and Stratford. Canary Wharf has become one of Europe's biggest clusters of skyscrapers and a direct challenge to the financial dominance of the City.
London Docklands also now boasts its own free newspaper, The Docklands, launched in 2006 by Archant London. This is a mixture of news, sport and lifestyle, and comes out every Tuesday. It is delivered to properties in the area and available to pick up from various locations in Canary Wharf, Greenwich and the Royal Docks. It is the newspaper with the highest circulation in the area. A sister title, The Peninsula, was launched in 2007, covering the Greenwich Peninsula.
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London Docklands Night Lights
24 Май 2010, 11:48 Sir Cam exceptional work!
25 Май 2010, 00:49 Mike & Indy Fabulous light and colour, great cityscape.
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26 Май 2010, 00:55 AreKev Another stunning shot !!
26 Май 2010, 16:06 *~Tammy~* Beautiful colors and the lights are stunning! Happy Sunday! :)
26 Май 2010, 20:42 Sadi_M Beyond Amazing!!!oh wow!
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28 Май 2010, 07:58 Repton96 Yet another wonderful shot.
28 Май 2010, 19:21 mferrol excelente, muy buena!!!!
29 Май 2010, 15:52 Martin H Great shot, love the lights.
30 Май 2010, 13:04 _ The City never looked so GOOD!!!! Superb Image as always David* :))
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02 Июнь 2010, 21:10 Fraggle Red
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03 Июнь 2010, 19:09 Tattooed JJ (more off than on for a while)
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05 Июнь 2010, 05:43 DMC43 Magical !!
05 Июнь 2010, 19:09 Juan Rubiano Feelin' totally awestruck! This is amazing!!!
06 Июнь 2010, 05:54 chitofran Beautiful !
06 Июнь 2010, 13:34 mikenpo fantastic! i always liked your processing style!
06 Июнь 2010, 19:10 Mina (not in England anymore :(((
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07 Июнь 2010, 04:18 Little Pebble For the animal rights! brilliant!
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