Researching 1920's London Docklands. May Keaps series by BK Duncan

If you want to learn about what made London the busiest port in the world, your first resource has to be the Museum of London Docklands. I would live there if I could.

Failing that, try visiting these websites:

West India Docks: British History Online

Docklands History Group

East India Docks

British Industrial History: West India Dock

The East End: London Docks

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May Keaps series

Style and Substance: the glamour of 1930’s motorcars

For the rich in Britain between the wars, having the glamour of a 1930’s motorcar to match your lifestyle was everything.

Variety theatre: 1918 show in aid of St Dunstan’s

This remarkable document is a testament to its time. Programme for a 1918 variety show in aid of St Dunstan’s, the Blinded Soldiers’, and Sailors’ Hostel.

London docklands

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May Keaps series

Style and Substance: the glamour of 1930’s motorcars

Variety theatre: 1918 show in aid of St Dunstan’s

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