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East India Docks EPR003338
Filename: afl03_aeropictorial_pr3338.jpg
Size: 4891 x 3871 (13.3MB)
Date: 10th March 2016
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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East India Docks EPR003338
East India Docks, London. The docks and surrounding warehouses with freighters loading and unloading. Aerial view by Aeropictorial. Aerofilms Collection. July 1937
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back in time to the bustling East India Docks of London in July 1937. The aerial view captured by Aeropictorial showcases a mesmerizing scene, with the docks and surrounding warehouses teeming with activity. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, we are immediately drawn into a world where maritime commerce thrived. The image reveals an intricate network of freighters loading and unloading their precious cargo, painting a vivid picture of the vibrant trade that once animated these docks. The sheer scale of operations is awe-inspiring, as workers scurry about like ants amidst towering ships and stacks of crates. A sense of industry permeates every inch of this photograph; it is evident that this was a place where dreams were realized through hard work and determination. The architectural beauty of the warehouses adds to the charm, showcasing both functionality and elegance in their design. As we contemplate this image from Historic England's Aerofilms Collection, we cannot help but marvel at how far our world has come since those days. Yet, there is also a tinge of nostalgia for an era when such scenes were commonplace along London's waterfront. This print serves as a poignant reminder that history lives on through images like these – frozen moments capturing not just physical structures but also the spirit and energy that once defined them.
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