The Transformation of the Thames waterfront |
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Deep water wharves account for 12.5% of trade in the Port of London, and will continue to be an important element of the waterfront. There are also extensive areas of the inner Thames grazing marshes, important habitats which will be conserved. Industrial development and the erection of continuous tidal defences caused the population to turn its back on the river during the 20th century. Now new homes are helping to regenerate former waterfront industrial sites at Ingress Park, Northfleet, and Gravesend. These also provide access to the river through the development of waterfront cycle-ways and footpaths, and visitor destinations in the form of restaurants, pubs and cafes.
Within half an hour they were going up the river. The tide was running with them, the afternoon was charming. Mr. Tartar's boat was perfect. Mr. Tartar and Lobley (Mr. Tartar's man) pulled a pair of oars.
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