In the 1960s and 1970s
by Campbell McCutcheon

This fascinating pictorial book looks back at Thames shipping during the heyday of the 1960s and 1970s. The book is split into six chapters which focus on key areas of the Thames from the Upper River and the Pool of London, Surrey Commercial Dock, Woolwich & Greenwich, The Royal Docks and Tilbury, Gravesend & the Stage. Excellent visuals are littered throughout and will spark the memories of anyone who recalls these busy days on the Thames. The docks, wharves and the river are recalled as it was, teaming with ships from Blue Funnel, Clan Line, Ben Line, British India Steam Navigation Company, P&O, Union Castle Line and navy vessels as well as numerous foreign ships, ferries, ocean liners, cruise ships, tugs and barges. It’s a lasting tribute to the docks at the peak of their importance before the long decline of the 1970s and 1980s and the wholesale redevelopment of the London Docklands and the banks of the Thames. 128 pages, illustrated with B&W photographs. Highly recommended.