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Wapping ( / ˈwɒpɪŋ /) is an area in London, England and is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is in East London and part of the East End. Wapping is on the north bank of the River Thames between St Katharine Docks to the west, and Shadwell to the east. This position gives the district a strong maritime character.
Jul 27, 2011 · Rupert Murdoch and the battle of Wapping: 25 years on. A new exhibition about the media mogul's war with the print unions in 1986 throws up some fascinating historical parallels. Jon Henley. Wed...
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The Wapping dispute was a lengthy failed strike by print workers in London in 1986. Print unions tried to block distribution of The Sunday Times , along with other newspapers in Rupert Murdoch 's News International group, after production was shifted to a new plant in Wapping in January 1986.
Oct 12, 2004 · As Rupert Murdoch announces the historic decision to move his printing works out of Wapping, Dominic Timms looks back at the plant's bitter beginnings.
Apr 13, 2023 · Wapping is a historic area on the north bank of the River Thames, known for its warehouses, docks and maritime heritage. It has rapidly developed recently, attracting city professionals, especially those working in Canary Wharf.
Jan 15, 2006 · It was one of the most dramatic industrial disputes of the last century. 20 years ago this month, Rupert Murdoch secretly moved his newspaper business overnight to a fortress-like plant in...
The following 118 files are in this category, out of 118 total. "The Turk's Head". Wapping.jpg 1,520 × 2,146; 1.88 MB. The hay barge ‘Unity’ passing Wapping Dock Stairs bound up, with Lower Gun Wharf and New Crane Wharf on her starboard broadside.jpg 600 × 423; 49 KB.
