The Growth of London as a Port from Roman to Medieval Times - Dr Gustav Milne

There were dramatic changes in the Roman, Saxon and medieval ports of London, which directly reflected the equally dramatic changes taking place in contemporary society, economy and culture. http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/the-growth-of-london-as-a-port-from-roman-to-medieval-times

How might the study of the first 1,500 years of port history (encapsulating profound changes ranging from location, infrastructure and technology to variations in river levels) help when making predictions for the future?

Part of the Mondays at One Maritime London Series

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