Identifying the River Thames as a crucial link between London and the sea and recounting the history behind London Docklands as a principal trading hub
Shipping on the River Thames in London.
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NARRATOR: The River Thames connects London to the sea, which is more than 50 miles to the east.
The Port of London was one of the most important in the world until the mid-20th century.
The Port of London was one of the most important in the world until the mid-20th century.