docks and river industries
Victoria Dock
Victoria Dock under construction in the 1850s, with very little mechanical machinery in evidence.
King George V Dock
King George V Dock was the newest of the 'Royal' group, opened in 1921 by the Port of London Authority.
Albert Dock
Busy scene in the Royal Albert Dock in the 1920s
Loco Makers Plate PLA 52
Brass Makers Plate from PLA Loco no 52, manufactured in 1915 by Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd No 1155, Leeds. This loco is pictured with goods wagons, at the North Side of Victoria Docks, in the photo titled Dock Railways (3)
Part of Newham Heritage & Archives collection
Loco Plate PLA 52
Brass No Plate from PLA Loco no 52 manufactured in 1915 by Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd, Leeds. This loco is pictured with goods wagons, at the North Side of Victoria Docks, in the photo titled Dock Railways (3)
Part of Newham Heritage and Archives collection
Dock Railways (7) - Office
This wooden building was used by the Port of London Authority and thought to be used in connection with clerical work, dealing with goods coming in by railway before being loaded into ships.
Canning Town Wharf (2)
Looking northward along the wharf, 1935.
Harland & Wolff (17) - M.V. "Blue Circle"
One of the last vessels built by Harland & Wolff.
Harland & Wolff (16) - Tug "Blue Circle"
Bow view of vessel on the slipway. This was one of two named Blue Circle.
