Wapping Collection

The Prospect of Whitby
Painting of the famous old down river inn in Shadwell whose door opens onto Wapping Wall. Said to have a long history, it was claimed that pirates were hanged there. The pub still exists today

Thames / Wapping Old Stair
A busy scene at Wapping Old Stairs

The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe, designed and constructed by Marc Isambard Brunel. circa 1840s

Street in Wapping, East End of London
A view of a narrow street in Wapping, East London. A group of children are at hand to observe the proceedings

MFB Shadwell fire station, East London
Opened in 1881, Shadwell fire station was located at 9 Glamis Road, Wapping

LCC-MFB Shadwell fire station, East London
Opened in 1881, Shadwell fire station was located at 9 Glamis Road, Wapping. Seen here are the firemen posing with their two horse drawn escape carts

The River Thames, Tower Bridge, City Hall, Bermondsey warehouses and the Shard at night shot from Wapping, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View of the (proposed) western archway of the Thames Tunnel, London, c1831. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Fireboat tackling fire at Colonial Wharf, East London
A fireboat tackles a fire at Colonial Wharf, Wapping High Street, East London, 27 September 1935. This was a typical big Thamesside fire of the sort which the London Fire Brigade has tackled for over

Photograph of Town Of Ramsgate PH, Wapping, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Miseries of London, 1812. A woman walking down Wapping Old Stairs being assailed by a group of watermen plying for trade. Two figures watch from a balcony

The Gun Dock at Wapping, 1850 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XJF477669 The Gun Dock at Wapping, 1850 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Canary Wharf, Docklands, viewed from Wapping, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Thames Tunnel
View of the newly opened Thames Tunnel, linking Wapping and Rotherhithe in London. circa 1840s

Metropolitan Police officers, Wapping High Street, London
Two Metropolitan Police officers wheeling a Bischoffsheim hand ambulance along Wapping High Street, East London, much to the interest of children, as there is a man lying inside

JEFFREYS (1648 - 1689)
GEORGE JEFFREYS, 1st Baron Jeffreys, Lord Chief Justice (JUDGE JEFFREYS); Siezed at Wapping, attempting to flee the country disguised as a sailor in 1688

A train coming out of the Thames Tunnel at Wapping
5307878 A train coming out of the Thames Tunnel at Wapping.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a train coming out of the Thames Tunnel at Wapping)

Making submarine telegraph cable, 1851
3479161 Making submarine telegraph cable, 1851; (add.info.: Making the Paris/London submarine telegraph cable at Newall & Company's works, High Street, Wapping)

Photograph of China Ship PH, Wapping (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Map, Surrey Docks, Bricklayers Arms and New Cross, London
Map, Surrey Commercial Docks, Bricklayers Arms and New Cross, SE London, with railway lines and junctions. 1908

Bradford BD3 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bradford BD3 0

Mr Foggs Pub, Covent garden, London, England, UK

Olivers Wharf, Wapping, London, England, UK

Shard view from Wapping, London, England, Uk

Baroque St Johs Old School facade, Wapping, London, England, Uk

Turks Head pub, Wapping, London, England, Uk

England, London, Wapping, Equinoctial sundial

England, London, Wapping, St. Catherines dock, Yachts & appartments

England, London, Southwark, The Shard and Tower Bridge

England, London, Wapping, Cinnabar Wharf Riverside Residential Apartment Complex

England, London, Wapping, Wapping High Street, Residential Wharf Buildings and Town of Ramsgate Pub

England, London, Wapping, St. John of Wapping School Apartments
England, London, Wapping, St.John of Wapping School Apartments

England, London, Wapping, St. Katharine Docks
England, London, Wapping, St.Katharine Docks

Europe, United Kingdom, England, London, Wapping, the Thames, Tower Bridge, City Hall, Bermondsey warehouses and the Shard at night

Three scenes during the official opening of the Rotherhithe to Wapping Steam Ferry, London. The images (clockwise from top) show

JUDGE JEFFREYS ARRESTED
George, baron Jeffreys, known as the hanging judge for his brutal punishing of political offenders, tries to flee the country but is arrested at Wapping and dies in the Tower Date: 1688

Tower Bridge, Butlers Wharf and The Shard at sunset taken from Wapping, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the New London County Council (engraving)
1626273 Members of the New London County Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New London County Council)

Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving)
1620902 Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the Tichborne Claimant)

The Chapel for Seamen, instituted 18 March 1818 and moored off Wapping (engraving)
603025 The Chapel for Seamen, instituted 18 March 1818 and moored off Wapping (engraving) by Gendall, John (1790-1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel for Seamen)

View from Acramans Timber-yard, Wapping, with a view towards the Cathedral
2832405 View from Acramans Timber-yard, Wapping, with a view towards the Cathedral, 1826 (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Rowbotham

Sketch of Town Of Ramsgate PH, Wapping, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Ship & Bell PH, Wapping, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Phoenix PH, Wapping, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Horns & Horseshoe PH, Wapping, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of China Ship PH, Wapping (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug. Apprentices and dandies ice skating on a frozen canal 82, woman with kettle at a frozen waterpump in a cold winter 83

Rotherhithe (or Wapping), 1860 (etching)
6200308 Rotherhithe (or Wapping), 1860 (etching) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 27.3x20 cm; The McManus, Dundee

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"Wapping: A Historic Gem on the Banks of the Thames" Nestled along the banks of the majestic River Thames, a neighborhood in East End London that boasts a rich history and captivating sights. One such landmark is The Prospect of Whitby, an iconic pub dating back to 1520, offering stunning views of the river and serving as a popular haunt for locals and visitors alike. For centuries, it has been closely tied to its maritime heritage. The historic Wapping Old Stair stands as a testament to this connection, once bustling with sailors embarking on their voyages or returning home from distant lands. Nearby lies The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe, an engineering marvel built in 1843 that revolutionized transportation beneath the river's surface. Strolling through the streets reveals glimpses into its past. With charming architecture and cobblestone lanes, this area exudes old-world charm while also housing modern amenities. MFB Shadwell fire station serves as a reminder of both historical firefighting efforts and present-day safety measures. The panoramic view from Wapping showcases some of London's most recognizable landmarks. From Tower Bridge to City Hall, Bermondsey warehouses to the Shard at Canary Wharf – these architectural wonders paint a picture-perfect backdrop against which daily life unfolds. Delving further into history unveils fascinating scenes like the proposed western archway of the Thames Tunnel in 1831 – an ambitious project ahead of its time. Additionally, depictions such as Fireboat tackling fire at Colonial Wharf highlight not only past challenges but also resilience in times of crisis. Wandering towards The Gun Dock at Wapping transports you back to 1850 when pen strokes immortalized this scene on paper - capturing moments frozen in time forevermore. And gazing across from here offers breathtaking vistas encompassing Canary Wharf's towering structures within Docklands' ever-evolving landscape.