East India Docks facts for kids
The East India Docks were a group of docks located in Blackwall, East London, England. They were built north-east of the Isle of Dogs. Today, only the entrance basin and the outer wall can still be seen.
History of the East India Docks
After the successful opening of the West India Docks in 1802, a new law was passed by Parliament in 1803. This law created The East India Dock Company. The company was supported by the British East India Company, a very powerful trading company at the time.
Images for kids
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Brunswick Dock, which later became the Export Dock
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East India Export Dock in 1843
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Union-Castle ships at the East India Docks in 1902
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