Docker Collection
"Docker: A Journey Through Time and Trade" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where the Warwickshire Cricket Club was established in 1888
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"Docker: A Journey Through Time and Trade" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where the Warwickshire Cricket Club was established in 1888. As players showcased their skills on the field, little did they know that a term would emerge from this era - "docker. " In bustling Poplar, London, circa 1897, a crowd gathered outside the closed East India Dock Gates. The dockers of this time were essential figures in maritime trade, ensuring goods flowed smoothly through these gates and onto ships bound for distant shores. Fast forward to August 9th, 1965 - Gladstone Dock in Liverpool witnessed dockers diligently loading a ship. Their strength and expertise ensured that cargo reached its destination efficiently. The Limehouse Dock of 1872 painted by Gustave Doré captures the essence of dock life during this period. It serves as a reminder of how vital docker's role was in facilitating global trade. Aerial views transport us to London's West India Dock and Victoria Dock in the vibrant 1920s. These docks were hubs of activity where countless goods arrived and departed daily under the watchful eyes of diligent dockers. Across borders lies France-Transport-Train-Ferry-Paris-London; an interconnected network facilitated by dedicated dockworkers who played their part behind-the-scenes to ensure seamless transportation between two iconic cities. Even centuries earlier, Claude Lorrain depicted "Morning in the Harbour" during the 1630s. This serene artwork showcases how harbors have long been places where commerce thrives with help from skilled individuals like dockers. Garston Stevedores' workmen lifting their hats symbolize success within their company – testament to hard work put forth by these unsung heroes who made international trade possible day after day. Unloading ships became an art form captured on canvas while "Flames on the Danube" remind us that even amidst challenges faced along the waterways, dockers persevered to keep trade flowing.