In this coursework I will be explaining whether there has been a significant change in the types of work in the London Docklands area and if there is more opportunities now provided for tertiary and quaternary work.

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GEOGRAPHY GCSE COURSEWORK

 In this coursework I will be explaining whether there has been a significant change in the types of work in the London Docklands area and if there is more opportunities now provided for tertiary and quaternary work. I will prove this by researching the London Docklands area.

 I will be researching London Dockland by getting books from the library, research London Docklands on the for the history of the London Docklands and also by visiting the London Docklands and taking pictures.  

The Docklands are located near central London, next to the Millennium Dome and are on the edge of the themes.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DOCLANDS

 

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Employment had been a problem for the locals since the major docks closed down, and with the slogans 'why move to the middle of nowhere when you can move to the middle of London' has attracted people from outside the city. Between 1981 and 1987, 8000 new jobs have been created to the Docklands, a rise of 34&. By 1991 a further 25,000 jobs were expected. The jobs were in three sectors, finance and business services; distribution, hotels and catering; printing and publishing. However even though they have provided 8000 new jobs, 5000 have been transferred form elsewhere, ...

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