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Wapping Collection (#3)

"Wapping: A Historic Gem on the Banks of the Thames" Nestled along the banks of the majestic River Thames

Background imageWapping Collection: BB Blackburn, BB18 5

BB Blackburn, BB18 5
BB18 5

Background imageWapping Collection: Wapping Old Stairs, Where the Watermen Plied, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Wapping Old Stairs, Where the Watermen Plied, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Wapping Old Stairs, Where the Watermen Plied, c1935. Steps leading down to the River Thames at Wapping in London. The Thames watermen used small boats called wherries or skiffs to ferry passengers

Background imageWapping Collection: An Old Charity School for Boy and Girl Down at Wapping, c1935. Creator: Charles

An Old Charity School for Boy and Girl Down at Wapping, c1935. Creator: Charles
An Old Charity School for Boy and Girl Down at Wapping, c1935. Graves in St Johns Churchyard at Wapping in east London, with St John of Wapping School, founded in 1695, behind

Background imageWapping Collection: Crowd of East End children, Red Lion Street, Wapping, London, 1904

Crowd of East End children, Red Lion Street, Wapping, London, 1904. A group of children standing by a horse and cart at the entrance from Tench Street to a narrow lane

Background imageWapping Collection: Two views of the Thames Tunnel, commemorating the visit by Queen Victoria, London, 1843

Two views of the Thames Tunnel, commemorating the visit by Queen Victoria, London, 1843. At the top is a view of the Queen arriving at the tunnel entrance, and beneath is a view in the tunnel

Background imageWapping Collection: The Thames Tunnel, London, 1827

The Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. Views of the Thames Tunnel: top, a cross section of the tunnel with the river above; centre

Background imageWapping Collection: View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. Artist: Jules Louis Arnout

View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. Artist: Jules Louis Arnout
View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Background imageWapping Collection: View of the shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist

View of the shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist
View of the shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Background imageWapping Collection: Interior view of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1830

Interior view of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1830. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Background imageWapping Collection: Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. Artist: T Blood

Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. Artist: T Blood
Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. Four views of the Thames Tunnel, showing a general view and section, along with sections showing construction workers and a carriage travelling through the tunnel

Background imageWapping Collection: Plan, sections and elevations of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist: E Turrell

Plan, sections and elevations of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist: E Turrell
Plan, sections and elevations of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Background imageWapping Collection: Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist: John Harris

Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist: John Harris
Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Background imageWapping Collection: Plan of the River Thames showing the London Docks and the Isle of Dogs, 1797

Plan of the River Thames showing the London Docks and the Isle of Dogs, 1797

Background imageWapping Collection: View of the Wapping entrance and south quay of London Docks, c1824. Artist: Henry Moses

View of the Wapping entrance and south quay of London Docks, c1824. Artist: Henry Moses
View of the Wapping entrance and south quay of London Docks, c1824

Background imageWapping Collection: The opening of London Docks, Wapping, 1805. Artist: V Woodthorpe

The opening of London Docks, Wapping, 1805. Artist: V Woodthorpe
The opening of London Docks, Wapping, 1805. From an almanac

Background imageWapping Collection: London Docks, Wapping, 1805. Artist: W Hawkins

London Docks, Wapping, 1805. Artist: W Hawkins
London Docks, Wapping, 1805

Background imageWapping Collection: View of London Docks looking west, Wapping, 1831. Artist: MJ Starling

View of London Docks looking west, Wapping, 1831. Artist: MJ Starling
View of London Docks looking west, Wapping, 1831

Background imageWapping Collection: View of the entrance to London Docks, Wapping, 1815. Artist: T Matthews

View of the entrance to London Docks, Wapping, 1815. Artist: T Matthews
View of the entrance to London Docks, Wapping, 1815

Background imageWapping Collection: View of the shipping entrance to London Docks, Wapping, 1817. Artist: JC Varrall

View of the shipping entrance to London Docks, Wapping, 1817. Artist: JC Varrall
View of the shipping entrance to London Docks, Wapping, 1817

Background imageWapping Collection: Entrance to the Thames Tunnel at Wapping, London, 1836

Entrance to the Thames Tunnel at Wapping, London, 1836. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Background imageWapping Collection: Church of St John-at-Wapping, London, c1815. Artist: William Pearson

Church of St John-at-Wapping, London, c1815. Artist: William Pearson
Church of St John-at-Wapping, London, c1815. View with the churchyard in the foreground

Background imageWapping Collection: The Thames Tunnel under construction, London, c1835

The Thames Tunnel under construction, London, c1835. Cross section showing the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, being built; with a view of its position beneath the River Thames

Background imageWapping Collection: Map of the parishes of St Mary, Whitechapel and St John, Wapping, in Stepney, London, 1755

Map of the parishes of St Mary, Whitechapel and St John, Wapping, in Stepney, London, 1755

Background imageWapping Collection: Proposed canals and docks, London, 1800

Proposed canals and docks, London, 1800. Plan of a proposed canal and wet docks for the Isle of Dogs, to aid West India trade

Background imageWapping Collection: South-east prospect of the parish church of St John-at-Wapping, London, c1750. Artist

South-east prospect of the parish church of St John-at-Wapping, London, c1750. Artist
South-east prospect of the parish church of St John-at-Wapping, London, c1750

Background imageWapping Collection: London Docks, 1803. Artist: William Daniell

London Docks, 1803. Artist: William Daniell
View of the newly constructed London Docks at Wapping, London, looking north, 1803

Background imageWapping Collection: Plan and longitudinal section of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1842

Plan and longitudinal section of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1842. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Background imageWapping Collection: The Lord Chancellor (Judge Jeffreys) taken disguis d in Wapping, 1688

The Lord Chancellor (Judge Jeffreys) taken disguis d in Wapping, 1688
The Lord Chancellor taken disguis d in Wapping, 1688; Judge Jeffreys stands, surrounded by a hostile crowd, between two train band men

Background imageWapping Collection: Warehouses &c at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, London, c1831. Artist

Warehouses &c at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, London, c1831. Artist
Warehouses etc at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, published 1831 (hand coloured engraving). From Coloured Views on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway with plates of the Coaches, Machines

Background imageWapping Collection: The Thames Tunnel, London, England, seen here in the early 19th century

The Thames Tunnel, London, England, seen here in the early 19th century. Built beneath the River Thames in London, it connects Rotherhithe and Wapping

Background imageWapping Collection: Old Stairs, Wapping, London

Old Stairs, Wapping, London Date: early 1900s

Background imageWapping Collection: Old stairs, Wapping, London, early 1900s

Old stairs, Wapping, London, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Background imageWapping Collection: Shaft for descent to the entrance of the Thames Tunnel (view from the top), London, 1831

Shaft for descent to the entrance of the Thames Tunnel (view from the top), London, 1831. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Background imageWapping Collection: 2634700; out of copyright

2634700; out of copyright

Background imageWapping Collection: England, London, Wapping, St

England, London, Wapping, St. Catherines dock, Yachts

Background imageWapping Collection: Lord Chancellor Jeffreys Taken in Wapping, 1688, (1903)

Lord Chancellor Jeffreys Taken in Wapping, 1688, (1903). George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, PC (15 May 1645 - 18 April 1689), also known as The Hanging Judge

Background imageWapping Collection: Thames Police (formerly called Wapping Wharf, 1859, (1903). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Thames Police (formerly called Wapping Wharf, 1859, (1903). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Thames Police (formerly called Wapping Wharf, 1859, (1903). From The Pall Mall Magazine Volume XXXI, edited by George R. Halkett. [Editorial and Publishing Offices, London, 1903]

Background imageWapping Collection: Thames Tunnel, London, mid 19th century

Thames Tunnel, London, mid 19th century. Designed by Marc Isambard Brunel, the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Background imageWapping Collection: The Thames Tunnel, London, c1825-c1845

The Thames Tunnel, London, c1825-c1845. Cross-section showing the position of Marc Isambard Brunels double-arched masonry tunnel in relation to the Thames

Background imageWapping Collection: Card Game in a High Street Public House, The Pool of London

Card Game in a High Street Public House, The Pool of London, Wapping, County of London, England. Date: 1949

Background imageWapping Collection: Firefighters on refreshment break, Wapping, East London

Firefighters on refreshment break, Wapping, East London
Firefighters on a refreshment break next to a canteen van at Wapping, East London, during a serious fire on 25 September 1935. Date: 1935

Background imageWapping Collection: Fire at Colonial Wharf, Wapping, East London

Fire at Colonial Wharf, Wapping, East London, in September 1935, with billowing black smoke on the right. On the left, firefighters train their hoses from a fireboat on the River Thames. Date: 1935

Background imageWapping Collection: LFB Fireboat attending a fire at Colonial Wharf

LFB Fireboat attending a fire at Colonial Wharf
A fireboat tackles a fire at Colonial Wharf. A typical big Thameside fire of the sort which the London fire Brigade had tackled over 100 years: Colonial Wharf, Wapping High Street, E1

Background imageWapping Collection: St John, Wapping

St John, Wapping
The South-East Prospect of the Parish Church of St Johns at Wapping, with its graveyard. Date: circa 1750

Background imageWapping Collection: Police Launch - Wapping

Police Launch - Wapping
Supervision Police Launch Watch close to the New Dundee Wharf, Wapping Date: circa 1900

Background imageWapping Collection: Rotherhithe Wapping 1860 Etching drypoint third state

Rotherhithe Wapping 1860 Etching drypoint third state
Artokoloro

Background imageWapping Collection: Rotherhithe Wapping 1860 Etching drypoint sixth state

Rotherhithe Wapping 1860 Etching drypoint sixth state
Artokoloro

Background imageWapping Collection: Wapping

Wapping. Anderson, William 1757-1837




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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.