Dock Life Renewed: How London's Docks are Thriving Again

Londons Docklands was once a forgotten wasteland but is now filled with ships and boats, forming homes and businesses for a diverse range of people. Photographer Niki Gorick focuses on St Katharine Docks, the Surrey Docks, and the Isle of Dogs to illustrate the rich mix of personalities and activities in these converted commercial docks.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group

Forty years ago, London's Docklands had transformed into a vast expanse of abandoned wasteland, having served as the world's busiest port for over a century. However, today, these once-desolate docks have undergone a remarkable revival. They are once again bustling with ships and boats, providing habitats and offices for a diverse range of individuals. From millionaires arriving on their luxurious superyachts to country house executives seeking a London base, young tech workers seeking more affordable living arrangements, skilled craftsmen preserving ancient marine trades, and homeless individuals finding shelter, these communities are multifaceted and dynamic. Renowned London photographer Niki Gorick has chosen to focus on St Katharine Docks, the Surrey Docks, and the Isle of Dogs to capture the vibrant mix of personalities and activities within these repurposed commercial docks. While these areas enjoy convenient central London locations, they exist as unique floating communities with their own distinct nautical customs and regulations. These images offer a captivating glimpse into the diverse and contemporary life thriving within these urban marinas.

Weight: 1150g
Dimension: 231 x 277 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911397311