Located on the site of the former West India Docks, One Canada Square is not only a skyscraper that puts a stamp on the London skyline; it’s a symbol of economic revitalisation. For over a hundred years, the West India Docks were amongst the busiest ports in the city, but by the 1960s, business […]
The New City: Ten Interesting Facts and Figures about Canary Wharf
A major financial center of London, it was once one of the busiest docks in the city. The docks’ usage saw a decline from the 1960s to the 1980s, at which time developers began converting the area to offices and retail. The first building constructed as part of the new development was One Canada Square, […]
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