1960 The recovered dock was handling 2 million tons of foodstuffs within its wharfs and had 11 cold and cool air facilities.
1969 Saw the demise of the wharfs due to fierce labour disputes with the Dockers and a lack of manpower to unload the ships. A change in trading patterns and containerisation was also to blame. Early 1980s The land at Hay’s Wharf was acquired and the regeneration of the derelict docks stretching from London Bridge to Tower Bridge began. It was named London Bridge City. 1987 Hay’s Wharf was transformed into a beautifully designed shopping arcade, Hay’s Galleria Artist, David Kemp, was commissioned to build the giant sculpture, The Navigators, to remember the areas docking heritage.
1977 Skate City was built and the Queen’s Walk (from Lambeth Bridge to Tower Bridge) was established to mark the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. 1986 Saw the completion of phase one of London Bridge City: No.1 London Bridge and the Cottons Centre.
1998 The More London Estate was sold to London Bridge Holdings Limited who developed it into what it is today.
2002 City Hall was completed.
Present Day London Bridge City encompasses the site of these historic warehouses, with No. 1 London Bridge, Cottons Centre, Hay’s Galleria and More London Estate all standing proud within this dynamic riverside food, shopping and entertainment hub.
2010 7 More London Riverside was the last building to be finished.
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