History: A view of the Thames at Dagenham Docks in the Sixties
Barking and Dagenham history buffs set to enjoy new book on Thames
John Phillips , Senior Reporter
Monday, June 11, 2012
10:11 AM
Barking and Dagenham history buffs are set to enjoy a new book on the islands populating the Thames.
Eyots & Aits – Islands of the River Thames, by Miranda Vickers was published by the History Press last week.
The book includes sections on the Isle of Dogs in Docklands and the Thames estuary.
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