Wapping Collection (#2)

Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug. Apprentices and dandies ice skating on a frozen canal 82, woman with kettle at a frozen waterpump in a cold winter 83

Rotherhithe (or Wapping), 1860 (etching)
6200308 Rotherhithe (or Wapping), 1860 (etching) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 27.3x20 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Judge Jeffries siezed at Wapping (engraving)
606340 Judge Jeffries siezed at Wapping (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judge Jeffries siezed at Wapping); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Thames Tunnel, showing its route under the Thames (engraving)
609606 The Thames Tunnel, showing its route under the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames Tunnel)

The Lord Mayor of London opening the new steam ferry (engraving)
587743 The Lord Mayor of London opening the new steam ferry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Western Wapping Dock, 1826 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832404 Western Wapping Dock, 1826 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Plan of River Thames Tunnel and its Approaches
Plans for first underwater tunnel to connect Wapping with Rotherhithe. Date: circa 1824

Three divisions of the shield of the Thames Tunnel 1825
Section of the three divisions of the shield of the Thames Tunnel in 1825, using Marc Isambard Brunels and Thomas Cochranes newly invented tunnelling shield technology. Date: 1825

Longitudinal section of Thames Tunnel 1825
First of the construction took part in 1825, hundred and fifty feet under the River Thames. Date: 1825

A Lesson in Bandaging (engraving)
1045311 A Lesson in Bandaging (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lesson in Bandaging, Dr Crookshank, of St Johns Ambulance Association)

Church of St Paul, Shadwell and Church of St John, Wapping (engraving)
983888 Church of St Paul, Shadwell and Church of St John, Wapping (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Paul, Shadwell and Church of St John)

East London Railway, Thames Tunnel Station, Wapping (engraving)
2772048 East London Railway, Thames Tunnel Station, Wapping (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: East London Railway, Thames Tunnel Station, Wapping)

Ropewalk at Wapping, West Indiaman Union on left, 1826 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832409 Ropewalk at Wapping, West Indiaman Union on left, 1826 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

View looking up the river, taken from below the Rope Walk and Wapping, c
2832389 View looking up the river, taken from below the Rope Walk and Wapping, c.1804, 1825 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Martin and Alder, 8 Little Hermitage Street, Wapping, beer etc supplier, trade card (engraving)
610556 Martin and Alder, 8 Little Hermitage Street, Wapping, beer etc supplier, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin and Alder)

Lord Chancellor Jefferies arrested in Wapping (engraving)
611356 Lord Chancellor Jefferies arrested in Wapping (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

School of St John, Wapping, a charity school for boys and girls founded in 1704 (b / w photo)
3637697 School of St John, Wapping, a charity school for boys and girls founded in 1704 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School of St John)

Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf, Wapping, by Fire, on Monday, 31st ult (engraving)
3637883 Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf, Wapping, by Fire, on Monday, 31st ult (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf)

Eastern Wapping Dock, with the launch of the barque Avon, 1826 (drawing
2832403 Eastern Wapping Dock, with the launch of the barque Avon, 1826 (drawing, watercolour) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital
6340385 London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital)

Opening of the New Thames Steam Ferry by the Late Lord Mayor (engraving)
1049734 Opening of the New Thames Steam Ferry by the Late Lord Mayor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Thames Steam Ferry (engraving)
1049350 The New Thames Steam Ferry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Thames Steam Ferry)

London Docks, Wapping (engraving)
6029612 London Docks, Wapping (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-1849) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Docks, Wapping)

Sketches of the Thames Police (engraving)
1595433 Sketches of the Thames Police (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Thames Police)

The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London (engraving)
1596111 The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London)

Warehouses etc at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping
2655286 Warehouses etc at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lord Mayor driving a Pile for the Thames Steam-Ferry at Wapping (engraving)
1621376 The Lord Mayor driving a Pile for the Thames Steam-Ferry at Wapping (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lord Mayor of London Opening the New Steam Ferry across the Thames at Wapping (engraving)
1589717 The Lord Mayor of London Opening the New Steam Ferry across the Thames at Wapping (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fire on Board the "Iona"(engraving)
1100216 The Fire on Board the " Iona" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire on Board the " Iona")

Exterior view of the Baltic Fleet public house, one of the few remaining old time seamens pubs on the south dock road in Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken at the corner of Corn Hill and Wapping

MA Franklin Deerfield Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford South Windsor Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

CT Hartford Manchester Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

PROSPECT OF WHITBY
Three girls standing on the doorstep of the Prospect of Whitby, Londons Oldest Riverside Inn, Wapping, London. Date: 1960s

SOCIAL SCENE / WAPPING
Working class children playing in a cobbled street in Wapping, east London. Date: 1933

England, London, View from Downings Roads Moorings across the River Thames

The Thames Tunnel is an underwater tunnel, running beneath the River Thames connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping, built between 1825 and 1843

The Times Printing House Square
Printing House Square was a London court in the City of London, so called from the former office of the Kings Printer which occupied the site

Norfolk NR29 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR29 3

Northumberland NE24 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Northumberland NE24 2

Liverpool L1 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Liverpool L1 8

Aylesbury Vale HP18 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Aylesbury Vale HP18 9

Ripon HG4 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Ripon HG4 3

Tower Hamlets E1W 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tower Hamlets E1W 2

Tower Hamlets E1W 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tower Hamlets E1W 3

BB Blackburn, BB18 5
BB18 5

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"Wapping: A Historic Gem on the Banks of the Thames" Nestled along the banks of the majestic River Thames, a neighborhood in East End London that boasts a rich history and captivating sights. One such landmark is The Prospect of Whitby, an iconic pub dating back to 1520, offering stunning views of the river and serving as a popular haunt for locals and visitors alike. For centuries, it has been closely tied to its maritime heritage. The historic Wapping Old Stair stands as a testament to this connection, once bustling with sailors embarking on their voyages or returning home from distant lands. Nearby lies The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe, an engineering marvel built in 1843 that revolutionized transportation beneath the river's surface. Strolling through the streets reveals glimpses into its past. With charming architecture and cobblestone lanes, this area exudes old-world charm while also housing modern amenities. MFB Shadwell fire station serves as a reminder of both historical firefighting efforts and present-day safety measures. The panoramic view from Wapping showcases some of London's most recognizable landmarks. From Tower Bridge to City Hall, Bermondsey warehouses to the Shard at Canary Wharf – these architectural wonders paint a picture-perfect backdrop against which daily life unfolds. Delving further into history unveils fascinating scenes like the proposed western archway of the Thames Tunnel in 1831 – an ambitious project ahead of its time. Additionally, depictions such as Fireboat tackling fire at Colonial Wharf highlight not only past challenges but also resilience in times of crisis. Wandering towards The Gun Dock at Wapping transports you back to 1850 when pen strokes immortalized this scene on paper - capturing moments frozen in time forevermore. And gazing across from here offers breathtaking vistas encompassing Canary Wharf's towering structures within Docklands' ever-evolving landscape.