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East India Dock EAW099748
Filename: eaw099748.jpg
Size: 4770 x 4770 (14.4MB)
Date: 21st March 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive. Aerofi
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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East India Dock EAW099748
East India Dock, Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets, London, viewed from the west. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1962
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 13435459
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of East India Dock in 1962, offering a glimpse into London's bustling maritime history. Taken from an aerial perspective by Aerofilms Ltd, this image showcases the dock and its surroundings on the Isle of Dogs in Tower Hamlets. The view from the west reveals a vibrant harbor teeming with activity. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, our eyes are drawn to the intricate network of docks and piers that stretch out before us. Ships of various sizes and shapes line the quayside, their masts reaching towards the sky like proud sentinels guarding this vital port. The water sparkles under sunlight, reflecting a myriad of colors as it mirrors both vessels and buildings alike. The industrial landscape surrounding East India Dock is equally fascinating; warehouses stand tall along its perimeter, storing goods ready for export or import. Cranes dotting the skyline hint at ongoing loading and unloading operations that keep this hub alive day after day. This photograph serves as a testament to London's rich maritime heritage - a reminder of how crucial ports like East India Dock were for trade and commerce during that era. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, it allows us to appreciate not only the physical structures but also the human stories woven into these busy harbors throughout history.
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