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Carriers of Londons food: unloaded cargo boats in the south dock of West India Docks (b / w photo)
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Carriers of Londons food: unloaded cargo boats in the south dock of West India Docks (b / w photo)
3637376 Carriers of Londons food: unloaded cargo boats in the south dock of West India Docks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carriers of Londons food: unloaded cargo boats in the south dock of West India Docks. Illustration for Wonderful London by St John Adcock (Fleetway, c 1930). Gravure-printed.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22723120
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Isle Of Dogs Merchant Ships Quayside Shipping West India Docks 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 19301939 1933 34
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This print captures the bustling activity of cargo boats unloading their precious goods in the south dock of West India Docks, London. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this historic image showcases the vital role these carriers played in supplying food to the city. The scene is filled with merchant ships from Britain and Germany, symbolizing the thriving trade between these two nations during that time. The view extends towards the quayside, where workers can be seen diligently offloading crates and barrels onto waiting carts. The photograph offers a glimpse into London's rich history as a major port on the River Thames. It depicts an era when shipping was a lifeline for both commerce and sustenance. The West India Docks served as a hub for importing essential supplies from around Europe, ensuring that Londoners had access to fresh food despite being miles away from its source. With its sharp contrast and detailed composition, this gravure-printed image evokes a sense of nostalgia for early 20th-century England. It is part of a private collection and was originally featured as an illustration in "Wonderful London" by St John Adcock. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how crucial transportation has always been to our daily lives – connecting distant lands and bringing us sustenance even amidst challenging circumstances.
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