Isle Of Dogs Collection

Old Street Map of The Isle of Dogs and River Thames at Greenwich 1908
Detailed colour Street Plan of London from 1908 covering the area around The Isle of Dogs and The River Thames at Greenwich.The image has been remastered from Bartholomews Handy Atlas of London

East India Docks, Poplar, London, 1808. Artist: William Daniell
View of the East India Docks, Poplar, London, looking south towards Isle of Dogs with the River Lea on the left, 1808

Great Eastern on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, 1857. View from the stern, showing the vessel in John Scott Russells (1808-1882) yard

Docklands skyline from Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, England, UK

City of London & Royal Naval College from Greenwich Park, London, England, UK

Docklands skyline from Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, England, UK

Docklands skyline from Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, England, UK

City of London & Royal Naval College from Greenwich Park, London, England, UK

Docklands skyline from Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, England, UK

City of London & Royal Naval College from Greenwich Park, London, England, UK

Docklands skyline from Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, England, UK

Docklands skyline & Royal Naval College from Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, England, UK

One Bank street building, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

Newfoundland building, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

One Bank street building, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

The Quay Club, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

The Quay Club, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

The Quay Club, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

Woman walking past The Quay Club, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

The Quay Club, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

Adam's Plaza Bridge also known as Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

Adam's Plaza Bridge also known as Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

Adam's Plaza Bridge also known as Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

Adam's Plaza Bridge also known as Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

Cabot square featuring the sculpture Illusion by Helaine Blumenfeld, Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

The Shard seen from Canary Wharf, London, England, UK

Canary Wharf and River Thames, London, England, UK

Canary Wharf and River Thames, London, England, UK

Aerial view over Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London, England

Aerial view over O2 arena, Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf, London, England

General view showing One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, London during its construction. The building is the tallest in the United Kingdom at 770 feet above ground level. July 1991

Docklands skyline from Greenwich park, Greenwich, London, England, UK

Europe, UK, England, London, East London, Docklands, Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf, South Dock, One Park Drive cylindrical residential skyscraper architects: Herzog & de Meuron, completed 2020

West India Dock, Isle of Dogs, London, England
6317615 West India Dock, Isle of Dogs, London, England by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: West India Dock, London, England, 19th century)

Victorian London - Docks and The Concordia
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century Victorian London England. Showing London Docks and the ship Concordia

Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs skyline at sunset, Docklands, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Solar Eclipse as seen from the Isle of Dogs on Monday Last (engraving)
1609426 The Solar Eclipse as seen from the Isle of Dogs on Monday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greenwich, from The Panorama of London, c. 1544 (pen and ink and chalk on paper)
AMO150831 Greenwich, from The Panorama of London, c.1544 (pen and ink and chalk on paper) by Wyngaerde, Anthonis van den (fl.1510-72); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Elevated View of the New Dock and Warehouses, 1802 (engraving)
GHL20478 Elevated View of the New Dock and Warehouses, 1802 (engraving) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); London Metropolitan Archives

Yarrow and Company Shipbuilding Works, Isle of Dogs, torpedo boat no
1812808 Yarrow and Company Shipbuilding Works, Isle of Dogs, torpedo boat no. 80, London, 1887 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Barrels of rum stored in a warehouse at West India Docks (b / w photo)
3637375 Barrels of rum stored in a warehouse at West India Docks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carriers of Londons food: unloaded cargo boats in the south dock of West India Docks (b / w photo)
3637376 Carriers of Londons food: unloaded cargo boats in the south dock of West India Docks (b/w photo) by English Photographer

West India Docks, Isle of Dogs, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth
931563 West India Docks, Isle of Dogs, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Barrels of molasses at West India Docks (b / w photo)
3637377 Barrels of molasses at West India Docks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barrels of molasses at West India Docks)

Dockland Houses, Isle of Dogs. Families set up home in pre-fabricated houses, Circa 1946

Children playing, outside Dockland Houses, Isle of Dogs. Families set up home in Nissen huts, pre-fabricated houses, Circa 1946

Dockland Houses, Isle of Dogs. Families set up home in pre-fabricated houses, Circa 1946

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The Isle of Dogs, a historic district in London, is steeped in rich history and breathtaking views. As I gaze upon the old street map from 1908, my mind travels back to a time when this area was bustling with activity. The River Thames at Greenwich stands as a witness to centuries of maritime trade and exploration. In 1857, the Great Eastern proudly stood on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, symbolizing Britain's industrial prowess. And if we go further back in time to 1808, William Daniell's artwork captures the vibrant atmosphere of East India Docks in Poplar. Fast forward to modern times and an aerial view over Canary Wharf takes my breath away. The towering skyscrapers dominate the skyline of Isle of Dogs, showcasing London's architectural marvels. From above, I can see how seamlessly O2 arena blends into this urban landscape. One Canada Square emerges majestically during its construction phase - a testament to human ingenuity and progress. Looking across from Greenwich Park, Docklands' skyline paints a picture of economic prosperity and development. As I explore further into West India Dock on Isle of Dogs, I am transported back to Victorian London - where docks were bustling with ships unloading goods from distant lands while The Concordia sailed gracefully through these waters. But it is not just about commerce; nature also plays its part here. Witnessing sunset over Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs offers an ethereal experience that words fail to describe fully. It reminds me that amidst all the hustle and bustle lies moments of tranquility. And even celestial events find their way onto this island; engraving depicts The Solar Eclipse as seen from the Isle of Dogs - capturing both scientific wonderment and artistic beauty simultaneously. The Isle of Dogs has witnessed countless stories unfold throughout history – tales woven by sailors navigating treacherous seas or traders exchanging exotic goods. Today it stands tall as a testament to London's past, present, and future.