London Docklands Redevelopment: Planning to Realisation (1980–2000)

1. LDDC created to lead Docklands regeneration

   Jan 1, 1981Labels: London Docklands, UK government

   • LDDC Wiki
   • Docklands Wiki

2. Enterprise Zone designated for Isle of Dogs

   Jan 1, 1982Labels: Isle of, Enterprise Zone

   • Docklands Wiki
   • LDDC Wiki

3. Docklands Light Railway begins passenger service

   Aug 31, 1987Labels: Docklands Light, DLR

   • DLR Wiki
   • London Museum

4. London City Airport opens in Royal Docks

   Oct 26, 1987Labels: London City, Royal Docks

   • LCY Wiki

5. Canary Wharf tower construction begins

   Jan 1, 1988Labels: One Canada, Canary Wharf

   • One Canada Sq

6. Surrey Quays Shopping Centre opens

   Jul 1, 1988Labels: Surrey Quays

   • Surrey Quays SC
   • Surrey Docks

7. London Arena opens as early Docklands venue

   Apr 22, 1989Labels: London Arena, Isle of

   • London Arena

8. DLR Bank extension opens to the City

   Jul 29, 1991Labels: DLR Bank, Bank station

   • DLR Wiki
   • UPI Archives

9. One Canada Square opens for business

   Aug 26, 1991Labels: One Canada, Canary Wharf

   • One Canada Sq

10. Olympia & York enters insolvency crisis

    May 28, 1992Labels: Olympia &, Canary Wharf

    • UPI Archives
    • TIME

11. DLR Beckton extension opens through Royal Docks

    Mar 28, 1994Labels: DLR Beckton, Royal Docks

    • Royal Albert
    • Londonist DLR

12. Canary Wharf hit by IRA bomb near South Quay

    Feb 9, 1996Labels: South Quay, IRA

    • Londonist DLR

13. Jubilee Line Extension reaches Canary Wharf

    Sep 17, 1999Labels: Jubilee Line, Canary Wharf

    • Canary Wharf stn
    • JLE Wiki

14. DLR Lewisham extension opens under Thames

    Nov 20, 1999Labels: DLR Lewisham, River Thames

    • DLR Wiki
    • TRID record

15. ExCeL London opens, anchoring Royal Docks

    Nov 1, 2000Labels: ExCeL London, Royal Docks

    • ExCeL History
    • ExCeL Wiki