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The New Victoria Dock Works, Plaistow Marshes, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The New Victoria Dock Works, Plaistow Marshes, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Victoria Dock Works, Plaistow Marshes, 1854. Expansion of the River Thames shipping trade capacity by Peto, Brassey and Betts. The docks adjoin...the North Woolwich Railway; by which they will have ready access to the heart of the City, and be placed in direct communication with all the great railways in the kingdom...The Western Dock and Tidal Basin will afford, together, an area of water accommodation of ninety acres, and upwards of a mile of Quay and Wharfage-room, together with 160, 000 feet of fire-proof Warehouses, on a single floor, adapted for the reception of every description of merchandise...The width of the entrance gates of these Docks will render them available for the largest class of steamers engaged in the home and foreign trade of the port ot London'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, taken in 1854, showcases The New Victoria Dock Works situated at Plaistow Marshes in London, England. The image captures the grandeur and scale of the ongoing expansion of the River Thames' shipping trade capacity, led by the renowned trio of Peto, Brassey and Betts. The docks, which are connected to the North Woolwich Railway, offer unparalleled access to the City and seamless communication with all major railways in the kingdom. The Western Dock and Tidal Basin, as depicted in this monochrome print from the Illustrated London News, boast an impressive ninety-acre water area and over a mile of quay and wharfage-room. Moreover, they feature an astonishing 160,000 feet of fire-proof warehouses, designed to accommodate every type of merchandise. The entrance gates of these Docks are wide enough to accommodate the largest steamers involved in the home and foreign trade of the Port of London. The photograph captures the industrious spirit of the era, with workers wearing 19th-century apparel, including hats and tophats, diligently working on the construction site. The men, some gesturing and pointing towards the progress, embody the determination and innovation that characterized the civil engineering and shipping industries during this period. This evocative image, a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the time, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the significant role that the expansion of the docks played in the economic and industrial growth of London and Britain as a whole.
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