Case study: The London Docklands

Question 1

How has the agriculture and fishing industry done?

Answer 1

In 1841, one in five people worked in this industry. From every census onwards, that number has declined. In 2011, one in every hundred work in that industry.

Question 2

How has the population changed?

Answer 2

In 1981, there were around 13,000 people, and in 1990, there were around 32,000 people.

Question 3

Why did the London Docklands spiral down?

Answer 3

Containerisation led to the decline of the London docklands. Containers could be unloaded off ships further downstream and at new ports such as Felixstowe.​

Question 4

What is the Docklands now?

Answer 4

The Docklands declined and the area has been regenerated to attract financial services companies.​

Question 5

What is containerisation?

Answer 5

Containerisation is the systems of using containers to ship different products.

Question 6

Where did the London Docklands move to?

Answer 6

Containers could be unloaded off ships further downstream and at new ports such as Felixstowe.​