Title
Ships unloading coal at the London docks - 19th century
Caption
Collier ships (with both steam and sail power) unloading in the Pool of London, in the River Thames. Two thirds of the ships using the Pool at this period were colliers, which brought coal to meet the insatiable demands of the growing metropolis of London. The 'Pool of London' was originally known as 'Legal Quays' where all imported cargo was inspected by Customs officers. The Pool is divided into two parts, the Upper Pool and Lower Pool, the Upper Pool being the section between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, while the Lower Pool traditionally runs from Tower Bridge to the Cherry Garden Pier in Rotherhithe.
Illustration from "Picturesque Europe - The British Isles" published by Cassell Petter & Galpin in 1875
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Collection Jaime Abecasis
Reference
LKO09A01_105
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,1Mb (2,5Mb) / 11,6in x 9,1in / 3484 x 2720 (300dpi)