Dock Worker Collection (#2)

The Tide of Business in the City, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Tide of Business in the City, 1872. Warehouse alleys in riverside London during the 19th century. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

The Docks - The Concordia, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Docks-The Concordia, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Poplar Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Poplar Dock, 1872. Poplar Dock on the Isle of Dogs, originally a series of reservoirs built by the West India Company, in 1828 was converted to a railway dock used mainly to import coal from

The Docks - Night Scene, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Docks-Night Scene, 1872. Night scene outside a public house in Surrey Docks, South East London From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

The Great Warehouse-St. Katherines Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Great Warehouse-St. Katherines Dock, 1872. When St Katharine Docks were built by engineer Thomas Telford, he specified the warehouses designed by architect Philip Hardwick be built

Pickle Herring Street, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Pickle Herring Street, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

A River Side Street, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
A River Side Street, 1872. Victorian warehouse alleys in 19th century London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

St. Katherines Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
St. Katherines Dock, 1872. When St Katharine Docks were built by engineer Thomas Telford, he specified warehouses designed by architect Philip Hardwick be built on the quayside so goods could be

Porters at Work, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Porters at Work, 1872. Taking cargo at London Docks. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

The Houses of Parliament at Night, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Houses of Parliament at Night, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Inside the Docks, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Inside the Docks, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Arrival of a Steamer at Southampton Docks, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of a Steamer at Southampton Docks, 1898. The Southampton Docks company was formed in 1835, the first dock opened in 1842 and became known as The Gateway to the Empire

London in Peril of Starvation, 1912, (1933). Creator: T E Joy
London in Peril of Starvation, 1912, (1933). London dockers went on strike when Lord Devonport, head of the Port of London Authority, refused to agree to their demands

Cleaning the Hull of the Majestic in Dry Dock, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Cleaning the Hull of the " Majestic" in Dry Dock, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Prime Minister and Men in the Street, 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Prime Minister and " Men in the Street", 1940s, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill talks to workmen at the docks on the River Thames in London during the Second World War

The Quay, Blackwall Docks, 1810, (1920). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Quay, Blackwall Docks, 1810, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Cargo being loaded or unloaded from a ship, Royal Victoria Dock, Canning Town, London, c1930. The dock was built between 1850 and 1855 on an area of Plaistow Marshes

Unloading a barrel from a ship down a gangway, London, c1905

Unloading rolls of paper from a ship, London, c1905

The Custom House from the River Thames, as it was in 1714, 1715. Showing boats, figures and barrels being unloaded

Brunswick Dock, Blackwall, Poplar, London, c1800. Brunswick Dock and Perrys Mast House which held a crane for raising or fitting masts to ships

Fishing boats unloading in London, 1800s
Landing fish at Billingsgate Market, London, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Loading coal in Cardiff Docks, Wales, 19th century. From Welsh Pictures, published 1880

Unloading Foodships at the Royal Albert Docks, London, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Unloading Foodships at the Royal Albert Docks, London, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Morning in the Harbour, 1630s. Artist: Claude Lorrain
Morning in the Harbour, 1630s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Cargo ship at a New York City wharf, 1870s
Unloading bananas from a sailing ship, New York City, 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Natives loading a schooner with coconuts at Kingston, Jamaica. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fish market at a Norwegian port, 1880s
Fishermen selling their fresh cod in Bergen, Norway, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Stevedore, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Longshoremen being picked out by a boss, New York, USA, 1920s or 1930s. Longshoremen being selected for the job of unloading an incoming freighter at the docks along West Street, on the Hudson River

View from the hold of the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. Dockers loading steel bars onto a ship from a dock on the Manchester Ship Canal

Steel bars being loaded onto the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. Artist
Steel bars being loaded onto the Manchester Renown, Manchester, 1964. British steel products were in demand worldwide during the 1960s due to their high quality

Army behind the Fleets, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Army behind the Fleets, 1941. Men crowd the gangplanks as they leave the dockyard after a hard day working on the military ships. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton

Gauging wine casks at London Docks, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Tallying wool bales at London Docks, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Eager for work, London, c1900 (1901). Men lining a fence looking to work at the London Docks. From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims

Cottons Wharf, Tooley Street, London, c1900 (1901). A fire began on 22 June 1861 in a warehouse at Cottons Wharf and raged for two days, destroying nearby buildings. From Living London, Vol

Wharf Scene, Havana, Cuba, 1910. [Harris Bros. Co. Havana, Cuba], 1910s

Label advertising the Jewel Tea Co of Chicago, USA

Merchant ships in the Royal Albert Dock, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Cargo being unloaded at the docks, Upper Pool, London, 1936. Artist: Fox
Cargo being unloaded at the docks, Upper Pool, London, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Views of Belfast, 19th century. Artist: Boot
Views of Belfast, 19th century. The Quay, Presbyterian College, Methodist College, Queens Bridge

Map of Liverpool, Merseyside, 1903. Artist: John Walker
Map of Liverpool, Merseyside, 1903. Inset is a photograph of a Liverpool dock

Marseille Quay, 1929. Artist: Emile Bernard
Marseille Quay, 1929

Packing tea in the warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company, London, 1874. Refilling tea chests after bulking (remixing after the journey as smaller leaves)

Bulking tea in the warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company, London, 1874. Bulking was a process necessary especially with Indian tea

Dockers unloading sugar at West India Docks, London, 1889. Each docker wheels a trolley carrying a single sack which is recorded and marked

Dockers unloading tea in London Docks, 1889

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"Dedicated Dock Workers: A Glimpse into the Laborious Lives of Port Cities" South Street docks in New York City, 1870s: Witness the bustling activity at the historic South Street docks, where dock workers toil tirelessly to keep trade flowing through the heart of New York City. Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s: Step back in time and join the resilient dock workers along the scenic Ohio River as they navigate heavy cargo and ensure smooth transportation for a growing city. Crowd outside the closed East India Dock Gates, Poplar, London, 1897: Amidst adversity and uncertainty, determined dock workers gather outside locked gates at East India Dock in London's Poplar district – their resilience echoing throughout history. Albert Docks: Discover an iconic hub of maritime commerce as Albert Docks come alive with skilled dock workers maneuvering ships and goods amidst Liverpool's vibrant waterfront scene. Limehouse Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré: Through Gustave Doré's intricate artwork depicting Limehouse Dock in 1872, immerse yourself in a bygone era where diligent dock workers played a vital role in shaping London's industrial landscape. Morning in the Harbour, 1630s. Artist: Claude Lorrain: Transport yourself to serene mornings on ancient harborsides as Claude Lorrain captures ethereal scenes that pay homage to unsung heroes - dedicated dock workers who set sail each day for their livelihoods. Burning of a Port, ca. 1760-80. Creator: Anne Philiberte Coulet: In Anne Philiberte Coulet’s powerful portrayal of chaos engulfing a port town ablaze; witness courageous dock workers battling against all odds to salvage what remains from devastation’s grip. 8 & Dock stevedores packing and icing fish at Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks.