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Regent Canal (or London Canal) (England) and the Islington City Basin, the most important traffic center on the canal, described with warehouses and loading docks for goods
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Regent Canal (or London Canal) (England) and the Islington City Basin, the most important traffic center on the canal, described with warehouses and loading docks for goods
MMM5483667 Regent Canal (or London Canal) (England) and the Islington City Basin, the most important traffic center on the canal, described with warehouses and loading docks for goods; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Regent Canal (or London Canal) (England) and the Islington City Basin, the canal's most important traffic center, described with warehouses and cargo docks. Lithography (31x43.9 cm) by Thomas H. Shepherd (1792-1864), around 1820.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38510406
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Barge Canal Depot Paddle Wheel Steamer Paddlesteamers Steamship Storehouses Warehouse
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This stunning lithograph by Thomas H. Shepherd captures the bustling activity of Regent Canal (or London Canal) in England during the early 19th century. The focal point of the image is the Islington City Basin, which served as the most important traffic center on the canal at that time.
The scene is filled with warehouses and loading docks, showcasing a hive of industry and commerce along the waterway. Steamships and paddle wheel steamers can be seen navigating through the canal, transporting goods to and from various destinations.
Shepherd's attention to detail brings this historic moment to life, highlighting the importance of transportation and trade in shaping urban landscapes like Islington City Basin. The intricate engravings capture every aspect of daily life along the canal, from workers unloading cargo to ships waiting patiently for their next voyage.
As we gaze upon this print from the National Maritime Museum in London, we are transported back in time to an era when canals were vital lifelines for economic growth and development. It serves as a reminder of how interconnected our world has always been, with waterways serving as crucial arteries for moving goods and people across vast distances.
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