Warehouses Collection (page 8)

Alfred Street Huddersfield Circa June 1965

Lorries await to unload at Genoa docks. Circa 1955

R & W Paul Mill on the River Hull Wincolmlee, Hull Circa 1980

Onwards lies The Humber. A tug and a powered barge head for the Humber, while on the right of the picture lighters wait to unload or receive new cargoes

Aerial view of St Andrews Dock, Hull 5th July 1947

Aerial view of King George Dock, Hull Circa 1946

Where the old clock tower once provided a landmark, Hulls new Riverside Quay stands out in sharp contrast to its older surroundings

King George and Queen Elizabeth Docks, Hull seen from the cockpit of a RAF Jaguar reconnaissance aircraft travelling at 400 mph above the port

Tugs, lighters and barges moored to the staithes awaiting to unload their goods into warehouses along the River Hull. Whilst others wait to continue upstream to the Air Street

Trawlers tied up in St Andrews Dock, Hull 25th April 1968

Granville Tompkins, Businessman who has brough stamp shopping to Britain, now Green Shield earns him a fortune, pictured 19th May 1963

Sunlight and shade amid the warehouses. Litherland Alley, off Canning Place, Liverpool, Merseyside. 23rd August 1972

The docks and the River Thames looking towards Tower Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral. Circa August 1936

John Wales at Batleys Pet Food Store. 4th December 1997

General view at Stanley Dock in Liverpool, showing the tobacco warehouse building. 20th January 1997

Aerial view of Kings Dock part of the Liverpool South Docks system which became redundant in 1972. It covers 14.6 Hectares. 19th January 1987

The way across... the restored Hartley swing bridge which leads to the Maritime
The way across....the restored Hartley swing bridge which leads to the Maritime Museums new clock at the Albert Docks

Children at the River Wear, County Durham, on which many ships have been built. 28th April 1954

Unloading goods at Liverpool Docks, 5 December 1938

Tower Bridge and the Pool of London 21st September 1935

Coventry Canal Basin

Coventry Canal Basin. Derelict area waiting for redevelopment

A warehouse worker retrieves a white elephant from the stores circa 1950s

Coventry Canal Basin. Early Victorian storage vaults facing demolition

The River Thames and the pool of London seen from the road deck of Tower Bridge August 1939

John Steel, former drummer of The Animals, working as the manager of a small wallpaper warehouse in Gateshead 18 months after leaving the group. 25th August 1967

British Army stockpile feed and hay for their horses on a Boulogne dockside before sending them on to the front. Circa October 30th 1914

Black Lion Wharf, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Black Lion Wharf, 1859

Eagle Wharf, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Eagle Wharf, 1859

The Little Rotherhithe, 1861. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Little Rotherhithe, 1861

Limehouse, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Limehouse, 1859

Rotherhithe, 1860. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Rotherhithe, 1860

The Old Warehouse, Sitka, ca. 1880-1914. Creator: Theodore J. Richardson
The Old Warehouse, Sitka, ca. 1880-1914

St Pauls from the River Thames, 1877. Creator: Henry Dawson
St Pauls from the River Thames, 1877

Sale of West India Pine Apples, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Sale of West India Pine Apples, 1844. Scene in a London warehouse during the...sale of upwards of 2700 West Indian Pine-Apples, by Messrs

The new tea warehouses, London Docks, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The new tea warehouses, London Docks, 1845. The New Warehouse is situate at the West Quay, on the North-west side of the Docks, and very near the principal entrance from East Smithfield

Birds eye view of the London Docks, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Birds eye view of the London Docks, 1845. Sailing ships in dock on the River Thames. The London Docks are separated from St. Katharines by Nightingale-lane

New foreign baggage warehouse, St. Katherines Docks, 1845. Creator: Unknown
New foreign baggage warehouse, St. Katherines Docks, 1845. Facilities by the River Thames in London, for the landing, examination, and delivery, of the luggage of passengers

The great wine vault, London Docks, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The great wine vault, London Docks, 1845. The subterranean storehouse of Bacchus...the Wine and Spirit Vaults, one of which has an area of seven acres

Ruins of the fire, 1843. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of the fire, 1843. Aftermath of a fire on Tooley Street, near London Bridge, which destroyed St Olaves Church. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Fire at Boston - from a drawing by Mr. W. Caister, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Fire at Boston - from a drawing by Mr. W. Caister, 1844. The Boston Herald:the town of Boston [Massachusetts] was visited by a most awful conflagration

View of South Street, from Maiden Lane, New York City, ca. 1827

Produce Terminal Date: 1948

Castle Thunder, ex-tobacco factory, Petersburg, 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Castle Thunder, ex-tobacco factory, Petersburg, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

National Congregational Council at Plymouth Rock, June 22, 1865

Commissary Department, City Point, Virginia, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Commissary Department, City Point, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

KANSAS CITY MARKET / 1906
Kansas City market, Missouri. Rows of fresh fruit and vegetables lined up in front of the warehouses. Date: 1906

WAREHOUSE IN LONDON / DORE
Working in the warehouses at Pickle Herring Street, London. Date: 1870

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Warehouses have long been an integral part of our industrial landscape, serving as hubs for storage and distribution. From the historic Wigan Pier to the devastating Blitz fires at Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe, warehouses hold stories of resilience and transformation. In Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA, The Navy Yard stands tall as a testament to America's maritime heritage. Its warehouses once bustled with activity, housing supplies and equipment that fueled naval operations. Butlers Wharf in Bermondsey witnessed its fair share of warehouse fires throughout history. One such incident was the LCC-LFB Warehouse fire that engulfed the area in flames. Firefighters valiantly worked at the scene, battling against adversity to protect lives and property. During World War II's Blitz in London, warehouses became targets for enemy bombings. Surrey Docks suffered significant damage but stood strong amidst destruction. These structures were not just buildings; they represented resilience and determination during dark times. The West India Docks saw sugar bags hanging out to dry on North Quay in 1900—a sight that symbolized trade and prosperity within these bustling storehouses. They held treasures from distant lands waiting to be shipped across oceans. Fireboats played a crucial role in tackling warehouse fires along East London's Colonial Wharf—heroes fighting against raging infernos reflected off glistening waters. Their efforts saved countless lives while preserving historical landmarks like Scotch whisky warehouses dating back to 1890. Liverpool's Stanley Dock showcased the grandeur of Hartley Warehouse—an architectural marvel standing proudly amidst bustling docksides. It served as a reminder of Liverpool's rich maritime history and its pivotal role as a trading hub connecting nations far apart. From wartime devastation to thriving centers of commerce, they have weathered storms both literal and metaphorical throughout history. They stand as silent witnesses to human perseverance—their walls echoing tales of triumph over adversity.