The "Wapping dispute" or "Battle of Wapping" was, along with the miners' strike of 1984–85, a significant turning point in the history of the trade union movement and of UK industrial relations.

Jun 10, 2024 · Nestled between Tower Bridge and Limehouse, Wapping is an incredibly picturesque trove in East London due to its cobbled streets, riverside terraces and the fact that …

Definition of Wapping in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

wap 1 of 4 intransitive verb ˈwap, ˈwäp wapped; wapped; wapping; waps 1 dialectal : to pull or throw roughly 2

Jan 29, 2025 · What is Wapping? Wapping is a district in East London, situated on the north side of the River Thames. Between the 17th and 19th centuries, Wapping was a base for maritime …

wapping, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Urbanisation of the shoreline began in earnest after the draining of Wapping marsh, and the consolidation of the river wall in the late 16th century. Many of the original buildings were …

Apr 21, 2025 · Tucked along the curve of the Thames, between Tower Bridge and Limehouse, Wapping feels quiet - almost secretive. It’s a neighbourhood shaped by the river: by tides, by …

Discover the best of Wapping with this insider’s guide to the neighbourhood. Where to eat, the best hotels and what to do.

Jun 18, 2025 · Adjective [edit] wapping (not comparable) (colloquial) Archaic form of whopping (“exceptionally great or large”).