Limehouse Collection

Cid Officers as Dockers
C.I.D officers cunningly disguised as dockers during investigations into drug smugglers at Limehouse Docks, London. One man (r) has a hook for a hand!

Old pub on the River Thames, London, 1926-1927. An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

The House they Left Behind Pub
The House They Left Behind pub in Ropemakers Fields, Tower Hamlets in the heart of the East End of London as it was in 1986. Since converted to a house. Date: 1986

Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. Artist: Frederick James Havell
Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. View with boats and crew on Regents Canal and figures on the dockside

Regents Canal / Limehouse
Regents Canal (Grand Union), entrance at Limehouse

The Harbour Masters office at 74 Narrow Street, Limehouse, London, c1905. Artist
The Harbour Masters office at 74 Narrow Street, Limehouse, London, c1905

A Chinese shop, Limehouse, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Liberal Election Campaign Card, 1909
A Liberal Party campaign card for the 1909 General Election. A grim image of an elderly couple heading for the workhouse is contrasted with the partys vision of sunlit fields of waving corn

Limehouse Basin and Canary Wharf beyond, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Limehouse Dock 1827
Limehouse Dock, where cargoes arriving in London by sailing ship are transferred to the Regents Canal (Grand Union) whose terminal is here

View near Limehouse Bridge, London, looking down the River Thames, 1751

GRAPES PUB, LIMEHOUSE
Situated directly on the north bank of the Thames, this splendid pubs timeless appeal is invigorating in an area transformed by 1980s property development and yuppiedom. Date: circa 1912

East London and Regents Canal Dock in Limehouse, showing barges waiting for access to the canal. Date: 1926

Anna May Wong, 1928
Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong (1905-1961) reads a menu in Londons Chinatown in Limehouse. 1928

DIAGRAM: SAW MILL. Diagram of a sawmill at Limehouse, England. Engraving, English, late 18th or early 19th century

Limehouse Causeway C20
Limehouse Causeway

The "Grapes", Limehouse (colour litho)
5210922 The " Grapes", Limehouse (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Grapes", Limehouse)

An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse (b / w photo)
3637491 An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse)

General views of the residents of Limehouse Chinatown, East London. A man seen leaving a Chinese restaurant. Circa 1946

Entrance to the Limehouse Dock, 1850 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XJF472288 Entrance to the Limehouse Dock, 1850 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Pennyfields
circa 1925: A street in the slum area of Pennyfields, Limehouse, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Strangers Home, Limehouse, London, 1857
Engraving showing the exterior of the Strangers Home for Asiatics, Africans and South Sea Islanders in West India Dock Road, Limehouse, 1857

Mother, Child, Limehouse
A mother stands with her child at the door of her home in Limehouse, east London : the boards are presumably to prevent the child straying into the street

Photograph of Railway Tavern, Limehouse, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Entrance to the Regents Canal, Limehouse, from London and it
931585 Entrance to the Regents Canal, Limehouse, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

The First London County Council (engraving)
1055803 The First London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First London County Council)

Limehouse Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Limehouse Dock, 1872. Limehouse Dock in Tower Hamlets used by seagoing vessels to offload cargo to canal barges, for onward transport along the Regents Canal. From, " LONDON

Church of St Anne, Limehouse, London, 1811. Artist: John Coney
Church of St Anne, Limehouse, London, 1811. View looking across the churchyard. Designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, St Anne s, Limehouse was built between 1714 and 1725

Wharves at Limehouse, London, c1850. Artist: Frederick J Goff
Wharves at Limehouse, London, c1850. View with barges in the foreground

A view of Pennyfields, Chinatown, London, 20th century. A Chinese community began to become established in Limehouse on the banks of the Thames in East London in the late 18th century

Barnardos Edinburgh Castle Mission Hall and Coffee Palace
Edinburgh Castle at Limehouse, East London, was a former gin palace and music hall, re-opened by Thomas Barnardo as a British Workmans Coffee Palace with a Mission Hall at its rear. Date: circa 1906

Messrs Forrestt's life boat building yard, 1860 (engraving)
1579550 Messrs Forrestt's life boat building yard, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Messrs Forrestt's life boat building yard of the Royal National Life Boat Institution in)

An engraving depicting the clock in the tower of St Ann's Church, Limehouse, London, 19th century
5311553 An engraving depicting the clock in the tower of St Ann's Church, Limehouse, London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1842); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Grapes, Limehouse, London, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Grapes, Limehouse, London, 1936. The Grapes, Grade II listed public house on the Thames. Current building dates from 1720s on site of a pub built 1583

Map and table of Limehouse in the Parish of Stepney, London, 1703. With a title in the bottom left corner flanked by two sailing ships. Stepney is now in the London borough of Tower Hamlets

The Grapes, Limehouse
An illustration of The Grapes, a public house on the north bank of the Thames, in London's Limehouse area. The original pub was built in 1583 much

Limehouse (colour litho)
5993666 Limehouse (colour litho) by Muirhead, John (1863-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limehouse. Illustration for The River of London by Hillaire Belloc (T N Foulis)

Limehouse Church before and after the fire (engraving)
614540 Limehouse Church before and after the fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Strangers Home, West India Dock-Road, Limehouse (engraving)
1099408 The Strangers Home, West India Dock-Road, Limehouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strangers Home, West India Dock-Road, Limehouse)

The Limehouse Dock, Regents Canal, from London and it
931599 The Limehouse Dock, Regents Canal, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

The Strangers Home in West India Dock Road (engraving)
585581 The Strangers Home in West India Dock Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strangers Home in West India Dock Road, Limehouse, East London)

The Thames near Limehouse: Lower Pool (engraving)
587790 The Thames near Limehouse: Lower Pool (engraving) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames, near Limehouse, called the Lower Pool, London)

Picturesque Aspects of the East-End II (engraving)
1614810 Picturesque Aspects of the East-End II (engraving) by Oakley, Harold (1869-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picturesque Aspects of the East-End II)

Photograph of Vulcan PH, Limehouse, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Vulcan

Photograph of Ship PH, Limehouse, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Photo of remainder of destroyed pub

Photograph of Oporto PH, Limehouse, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Oporto

Launch of the Portuguese Screw-Corvette "Sagres, "at Limehouse (engraving)
1609599 Launch of the Portuguese Screw-Corvette " Sagres, " at Limehouse (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Photograph of Charlie Browns PH, Limehouse, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

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"Limehouse: A Glimpse into the Historical Tapestry of London's River Thames" Step back in time to 1926-1927, where an old pub on the banks of the River Thames in Limehouse served as a hub for both locals and Cid Officers disguised as dockers. This bustling establishment witnessed secret conversations and covert operations during those intriguing times. Delve even further into history, all the way back to 1828 when Frederick James Havell captured the enchanting entrance to Regents Canal Dock in Limehouse through his artistic lens. The image transports us to a bygone era, where trade flourished along this vital waterway connecting Limehouse with other parts of London. The Harbour Masters office at 74 Narrow Street stands tall in our memories from around 1905. This iconic building was not only a symbol of authority but also witnessed countless tales of maritime adventures and shipyard activities that shaped Limehouse's identity. Political fervor took center stage in Limehouse during the Liberal Election Campaign Card of 1909. As politicians rallied their supporters, this vibrant neighborhood became a hotbed for political discourse and activism. Limehouse Basin emerges as a picturesque gem against the backdrop of Canary Wharf today. Once an integral part of London's trading network since its inception in 1827, it now offers tranquil waterside walks and stunning views that captivate visitors from across Europe. Traveling even further back in time, we find ourselves standing near Limehouse Bridge overlooking the majestic River Thames circa 1751. The view is awe-inspiring; one can almost imagine ships sailing past while witnessing daily life unfold along these historic shores. The Grapes Pub holds its own special place within Limehouse's narrative - an enduring establishment that has welcomed patrons for generations with open arms. Its walls echo with laughter, stories shared over pints, and moments frozen in time that make it an essential part of Limehouse's social fabric.