Rotherhithe Collection (#5)

Rotherhithe Tunnel
July 1907: The construction of Rotherhithe Tunnel, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Thames Tunnel: the Rotherhithe Shaft, or Descent

Firefighters at work in Rotherhithe Street, WW2
Firefighters at work in Rotherhithe Street, Southwark, during the Second World War, 8 September 1940

Jetty leading to pier, South Wharf, Rotherhithe, London
Jetty leading to pier at South Wharf, Rotherhithe, SE London, with debris (probably from war damage)

Blitz in London -- Union Road, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- a large unexploded parachute bomb lying on a pile of timber at Union Road, Rotherhithe, SE London

LCC-LFB fireboat Beta at Cherry Garden Pier
Fireboat Beta alongside Cherry Garden Pier, Rotherhithe, in the Port of London, downstream from Tower Bridge. The twin funnelled Beta had a large capacity firefighting fitted monitor near its prow

LCC-LFB Fireboat Beta III on the River Thames
Fireboat Beta III facing downriver, seen from the River Fire Station at Rotherhithe (Cherry Garden Pier)

LCC-LFB Fire Station D, Floating Platform Wharf, Rotherhithe
London firemen at hose cart drill, Fire Station D Floating Platform Wharf, Rotherhithe, SE London

LFB Fire Station D, Floating Platform Wharf, Rotherhithe
London firemen at hose cart drill, Fire Station D, Floating Platform Wharf, Rotherhithe

Hospital shelters at South Wharf, Rotherhithe, London
View of hospital shelters at South Wharf, Trinity Street, Rotherhithe, south east London, where smallpox patients waited before being transported down the Thames to hospital ships moored at Long

Rotherhithe Ferry
Opening of the Rotherhithe Ferry by the late Lord Mayor of London

The River Thames in London, 1890
Engraving showing a number of scenes along the River Thames from Gravesend to Rotherhithe, London, 1890. The images show (clockwise from top right): The Angel Inn

Procession through the Thames Tunnel, 1843
Engraving showing the procession through the Thames Tunnel, between Rotherhithe and Wapping, to mark its opening on 25 March 1843

Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, 1843
Engraving showing Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849), the French engineer and inventor, as he appeared at the opening of the Thames Tunnel, from Rotherhithe to Wapping, on 25th March 1843

Thames Tunnel Company worker with a Medallion of Sir Marc Is
Engraving showing a worker of the Thames Tunnel Company holding a medallion of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849), at the opening of the tunnel between Rotherhithe and Wapping, 25 March 1843

The tunnel from the heading
View down the second tunnel beneath the Thames. (Isambards Rotherhithe Tunnel being the first) The tunnel passes from Tower Hill to Tooley Street, near the London Bridge Station

1381 River Barge
River barge, used by Richard II to travel down the Thames to meet the revolting peasants at Rotherhithe

Graffiti, Rotherhithe
Graffiti on a park bench in Rotherhithe, London: A boy farted ERE

Thames / Rotherhithe 1905
The Thames at Rotherhithe

Floating Dock London
Repairing a sailing warship in the floating dock at Rotherhithe, on the Thames

Rotherhithe Tunnel
The Thames tunnel at Rotherhithe; Western archway

London / Rotherhithe / 1839
St. Helena tavern, Rotherhithe

Opening of the Thames Tunnel
A picture to commemorate the opening of the Thames Tunnel, connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping, showing the company medallion featuring Sir Marc Isambard Brunel supported by one of the tunnels

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Rotherhithe: A Historic Riverside Gem Nestled along the banks of the River Thames, a neighborhood steeped in history and charm. One of its most iconic landmarks is the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe. This engineering marvel, opened in 1843, revolutionized transportation beneath the river. In times gone by, Rotherhithe was also home to the London Fire Engine Establishment, boasting an impressive list of fire stations that safeguarded this bustling area. Tollgate Tickets were once collected here as travelers passed through on their journeys. Greenland Dock stands proudly within Rotherhithe's boundaries - a tranquil oasis amidst urban life. Its serene waters have witnessed centuries of maritime activity and trade. Nearby Howland Great Dock, captured in an enchanting engraving from c. 1715-20, serves as a testament to Rotherhithe's rich nautical heritage. Maps from yesteryears reveal Limehouse and Rotherhithe intertwined with intricate streets and waterways; snapshots frozen in time showcasing these vibrant communities' growth over centuries. During World War II's Blitz bombings, warehouses at Surrey Docks bore witness to destruction but emerged resiliently as symbols of strength amid adversity. The entrance to the Thames Tunnel still beckons visitors today—a gateway into history where one can imagine Victorian commuters traversing beneath the mighty river. Fire station enthusiasts will appreciate LCC-LFB Pageants Wharf fire station—an architectural gem nestled within Rotherhithe—alongside LCC-MFB Rotherhithe fire station serving Southeast London with unwavering dedication. Rising above all else is The Mayflower pub—a cherished establishment where legends were born. It was here that Pilgrim Fathers set sail aboard The Mayflower ship bound for America—a momentous event forever etched into history books worldwide.