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Abandoned cranes in Royal Victoria Docks, London
Filename: 4053_38_POI_L_LONDON_000015.jpg
Size: 5184 x 3888 (8.5MB)
Date: 24th October 2016
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Planet One Images/Universal Images Group
Owner URL: www.apexphotos.com
Job Title: Mr
Sub Location: Royal Victoria Docks
City: London
County: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
© Jon Bower at Apexphotos
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Abandoned cranes in Royal Victoria Docks, London
London used to be the greatest port on earth. Now the cranes are silent. Here at the Royal Victoria Docks, they have been left as a reminder of past greatness. The entire Dockland area of East London has been massively re-developed.These cranes are now outside the shiny, modern Excel Conference Centre
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Media ID 25525843
© Jon Bower at Apexphotos
Centre Commerce Conference Cranes Decay Derelict Dereliction Deserted Docklands Docks Empty Erect Excel Gantry Gaunt Girders Glowering Grey Harbour Industry Iron Looking Up Obsolescent Obsolete Port Relics Royal Salute Shipping Silhouetted Solid Stark Superfluous Trade Unused Urban Useless Victoria Wharf
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the haunting beauty of abandoned cranes in Royal Victoria Docks, London. Once a bustling hub of global trade and commerce, London's former status as the greatest port on earth is now a distant memory. These silent cranes stand tall as solemn reminders of the city's glorious past. Located outside the sleek and modern Excel Conference Centre, these derelict structures starkly contrast with their surroundings. The entire Dockland area in East London has undergone massive redevelopment, leaving these gaunt and obsolete cranes as relics frozen in time. The image portrays an urban decay that speaks volumes about the changing face of industry and progress. The towering gantries and iron girders create a solid grey silhouette against the sky, seemingly saluting their historic significance. Looking up at these decaying giants, one can't help but feel a sense of melancholy mixed with awe. Their obsolescence serves as a poignant reminder that even great empires can fade away over time. Jon Bower skillfully captures this scene, showcasing both the beauty and desolation within this forgotten corner of London's history. This photograph invites viewers to reflect on how cities evolve while paying homage to their rich heritage.
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