Canary Wharf is a location rather than a road but one which has addresses assigned to it.
It was not the original Canary Wharf.
Canary Wharf’s transformation is a well-known story in London. The West India Docks, which were highly prosperous during the height of the British Empire, served as a major hub for importing goods from various parts of the world. Commodities such as spices from India, pepper from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), and sugars from Jamaica were among the many items brought into the docks.
However, as the British Empire declined in the 20th century and shipping practices changed, the docks gradually lost their prominence. Eventually, the docks were relocated downstream to Tilbury, leaving behind abandoned wharves and buildings.
In the 1980s, the Greater London Council collaborated with developers to undertake a remarkable transformation of the area. Extensive redevelopment efforts were initiated, resulting in the construction of towering skyscrapers, office buildings, and residential apartments. This redevelopment project turned Canary Wharf into a significant financial district, establishing it as a second financial centre within London.
As part of this redevelopment, the original Canary Wharf was demolished in the 1990s. On its exact site, Cabot Square was laid out.
