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London's Port History

Four walks that tell the story of London's port from the Romans to modern container ships. The port of London made London the centre of a trading network that spanned the world, the walks look at how it took place and the legacy you can see today.

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This walk is led by Rob Smith, one of Footprints of London's guides. Rob is a qualified Clerkenwell and Islington Guide, but he leads walks all over Greater London and the South East. Rob has lived in London for nearly 30 years and is particularly interested in industrial, military and political history. He also teaches London history classes at Bishopsgate Institute, Morley College and South Thames College