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Re: Pool of London

Postby kiwi » Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:38 am

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Re: Pool of London

Postby kiwi » Wed Nov 07, 2018 12:03 am

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The Thames frozen at Rotherhithe with Tower Bridge in the distance. 11 Feb 1895.

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Re: Pool of London

Postby kiwi » Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:27 am

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BERMONDSEY Stevedores port o' London

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Re: Pool of London

Postby kiwi » Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:22 pm

A system of casual employment was operated in London docks whereby men would queue up to be taken on each day. This was unpopular but continued well into the 20th century. Large numbers were required when trade was good because almost all the work of moving and loading goods was done by hand.
A system of casual employment was operated in London docks whereby men would queue up to be taken on each day. X.jpg
C 1910

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Re: Pool of London

Postby kiwi » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:21 am

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Bermondsey Children enjoying some River Thames fun.
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Rotherhithe Boys swimming in the River Thames 1934.

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Re: Pool of London

Postby kiwi » Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:41 am

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Re: Pool of London

Postby kiwi » Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:05 am

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Oxo Tower, Barge House Street, near Upper Ground, Southwark, c1930.
Waterloo bridge in the background

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Re: Pool of London

Postby kiwi » Thu May 27, 2021 10:56 pm

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Braithwaite & Dean Ltd, barge built c1950.

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Re: Pool of London

Postby kiwi » Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:59 pm

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Pool of London.

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Re: Pool of London

Postby kiwi » Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:43 am

A Crane Three Centuries Old:
Rotherhithe, c1930. During demolition in Rotherhithe this wheel was discovered., it is one part of the first cranes used by the Port of London Authority. The large wooden wheel has a diameter of almost 8ft.
Rotherhithe, c1930. This 8ft wooden wheel part of the first cranes use by the Port of London Authority, is said to be three centuries old.  X..jpg
Rotherhithe, c1930.


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