London Docklands: From World's Largest Port to Global Finance Hub (Re-Air)

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1983790696375

This is a re-aired recording of this program’s most recent live webinar. Once the viewing period ends, this recording will not be offered again for at least one year.

For over a century, London had the largest port in the world, able to accommodate hundreds of passenger ships — and hundreds of thousands of cargo shipments — across a nine-mile stretch of interconnected docks and railway network. And while the area became a desolate, decrepit, and disused part of London by the 1970s, how was it able to transform from this maritime graveyard into one of the most important financial centers in the world? It's time to uncover the fascinating story of London's Docklands and one of the most incredible regeneration projects ever attempted in Europe.

Join New York Adventure Club for a virtual exploration of London’s Docklands, an area of London that once boasted the world's largest port in the 19th and 20th centuries before transforming into a 21st century global financial hub.

Led by award winning London Blue Badge Tour Guide Pepe Martinez, our virtual experience using powerful images, video, and Google street view will include:

• The risk of shipping goods to and from London before the docks were built in the 19th century
• How London's average-sized port kept on growing until it was the largest dock in the world — a designation it held for over a century
• The somber story of its complete destruction during WWII and eventual disastrous closure
• The incredible revitalization of the area as London’s 2nd financial hub, sometimes described as "Manhattan on the Water"

See you there, virtually!

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About Pepe
I was born and bred in London and have lived here all his life apart from a year traveling the world in my 20’s. My professional life began working as a stage manager, followed by 15 years as a Tour Manager leading tours of the UK, Ireland and Europe, the USA, Canada, New Zealand and The Middle and Far East. I qualified as a London Blue Badge Guide in 2011 and was honoured to receive the award for Best Overall Practical Guide. Pepe is a tutor on the London Blue Badge training course. In lockdown he created a virtual tour training programme which has been attended by more than 400 Institute of Tourist Guiding accredited guides around the UK.
The blue badge is the highest attainable qualification for tourists guiding in the UK. London Blue Badge Guides have to pass 11 examinations before receiving their badge. The highly prestigious badge gives exclusive guiding access to many major sites in London including Westminster abbey and Saint Pauls Cathedral.

Testimonials
"It gave a very good sense of having been to the area -- less history, more visuals than some other presentations. Maps kept us well-oriented." -Lahring
"The speaker was very engaging."Mary
"Very interested in ports and their history."Judy
"So many photos before and after. Great historical photos!!!"Jacqueline
"Pepe is a terrific presenter and always so well prepared. Please offer more London events!"Sandra
"Everything! I LOVE Pepe... I don't care what he's talking about - I'll listen and follow closely! I know it's important to "be there" (like in person) but the remote presentations are so well done and hang together so well, with the combo of video, maps, slides, etc. that I kind of feel "in person" would miss some of the continuity." -Elise
"I love the video on his bike. It really takes you there. His knowledge of architecture and history is superb. He explains complex things in a very understandable way, so helpful. As always Pepe’s accent is so charming. I’ve seen his east and tours the old East End in the new we stand and he is a great presenter." -Sharon
"A very good and most interesting presentation. I loved the “bike rides” and the construction photos!" -Peter
"I like Pepe's enthusiasm for the London and the Docklands Project." -George
"The overall maps - and presenter's videos especially. So darn cool. Great presentation - very very prepared. Thank you." -Maureen
"Very knowledgeable and entertaining speaker, excellent illustrations, interesting subject. Really enjoyed the presentation." -Jennifer
"I love London so any news about the history of the same is fantastic!" -Barbara
"Loved the bike tour through the financial center. I know it’s not always possible but I love it when a virtual presenter does what they can to make us feel as if we are taking the tour in person. It really was a great tour! I can’t wait to watch the replay!! Please thank the presenter; he was fabulous." -Cristina
"Pepe's extensive knowledge and enthusiasm" -Richard
"Pepe Martinez is a terrific tour guide. He puts much effort into his presentations--the material is informative and well-researched! All that with a generous dash of wit." -Susan

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