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16 results found for '"Port of London Authority"' in Keywords.
London docks talks stall (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the inconclusive talks between unions, the Port of London Authority (PLA) and the government on PLA proposals to close the Royal Upper docks and reduce the workforce to ensure commercial viability....
Proposals to close the Royal upper docks (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Following inconclusive talks between unions, the Port of London Authority (PLA) and the government on PLA proposals to close the Royal Upper docks and reduce the workforce, TGWU Dock Officer Tom Cronin talks...
Ted Johns, docker, on campaign to stop docks closures (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Ted Johns, a London docker, on the closure of the docks and leading protests against the closure. Johns claims that London cannot survive without the Docklands. He also says that people no longer trust the...
After eight special (1981)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Documentary; Interview; Jingle; News bulletin; Trailer
Greg Strange presents an After Eight Saturday special on the recent history of London’s docks, including the movement away from the old east and central docks, modernisation and resultant drop in labour...
London dock workers strike (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a continuing strike by London Tilbury dock workers and its effect on the future of the ports prior to a meeting between unions and management chaired by arbitration service ACAS. Includes interview...
Tilbury Docks strike ends (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on the end of the Tilbury Docks strike in London following an agreement between unions and the Port of London Authority. Includes interview with Bill Munday, Transport and General Workers Union...
Marchioness disaster-new legislation (1989)
- Genre
- News report
Simon Israel reports on the announcement by Transport Secretary, Cecil Parkinson, of new legislation after the sinking of the Marchioness pleasure boat following a collision with the dredger, Bowbelle, on...
Marchioness disaster-search for bodies (1989)
- Genre
- News report
James Bays reports from Southwark Bridge on the search for bodies after the sinking of the Marchioness pleasure boat following a collision with the dredger Bowbelle, on the River Thames in London (20/08/89)....
The Marchioness sinks on the Thames (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
In the aftermath of the sinking of the Marchioness pleasure crusier on the Thames in London with 51 dead after the Bowbelle collided with it near Southwark Bridge, Port of London Authority Chief Executive...
The Marchioness sinks on the Thames (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
David Jeffery of the Port of London Authority interview on rules of navigation on the Thames and the investigation into the sinking of the Marchioness pleasure cruiser after the Bowbelle collided with it...