On the eve of the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the Museum of London Docklands has released some photos from its archive that show the devastating impact of WW2 on the area.

A world before Canary Wharf.

London has always been a bustling place of trade; once the docks teemed with men, ships and goods from all over the world. Now all has been transformed: starting at Canary Wharf and continuing at the Royal Docks, a vibrant new area has sprung into existence providing commerce, housing, shops and restaurants. In London’s Docklands […]

Welcome to the historic timeline of London's Royal Docks. Use this to find out more about the eventful past of London's Royal Docks.

Images of London City Airport, which is celebrating its 30th birthday this year.

London Docks, 1970s, even the Bedford looks sad. Photo by Loz Wilkes.

Old Swan Stairs are one of London's historic River Thames stairs and their location and history can be traced for several centuries and still found today.

5 September 1981 - Crown Wharf, Shad Thames, Bermondsey, London