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Thames Docks: Mid-Century Cargo and the Shift to Modern

Explore how mid-century cargo was handled on the Thames and how logistics evolved.

12/30/2025
15 min read
Ship unloading cargo at a Thames dock, 1962

1962 cargo unloading

From hands to containers

  • Hoists and hooks to forklifts and palettes
  • Labour rhythms and union rules
  • The coming container age reshaping docks

Labour & Tools

  • Hookmen, tally clerks, crane operators; rhythms by tide and shift bell.
  • Safety gear evolved; unions negotiated standards.

Changing Shoreline

  • Warehouse to office conversions; piers modernized or retired.

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Thames History Writer

Thames History Writer

J’ai conçu ce guide pour rendre votre journée sur la Tamise simple, éclairante et pleine de conseils locaux.

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