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King George V Dock a002109
KING GEORGE V DOCK, Canning Town, London. Shipping in the dock with dock workers standing on the dockside in the foreground (mid 20th century). Dock workers were employed on a casual, daily basis until the end of the 19th century when employment conditions improved.s W Rawlings
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A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "King George V Dock a002109" print from our Media Storehouse collection, captured by the skilled lens of S W Rawlings for Historic England. This evocative image transports you back in time to the bustling mid-20th century scene at Canning Town's King George V Dock in London. Witness the hustle and bustle of the dockside, where ships gracefully anchor while dock workers go about their daily tasks. This stunning poster print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty and industry of the past. Bring a piece of London's rich maritime heritage into your home or office with this exquisite, high-quality print from Media Storehouse.
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.1cm x 55.6cm (33.1" x 21.9")
Estimated Product Size is 84.1cm x 59.4cm (33.1" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "King George V Dock, Canning Town, London," captures a moment in time during the mid-20th century at this bustling port. The image, taken by S W Rawlings for Historic England, showcases the King George V Dock in all its industrial glory. The dock, named after King George V who opened it in 1921, is teeming with ships of various sizes and shapes, their masts and rigging creating a complex web against the grey London sky. In the foreground, dock workers in heavy coats and hats stand casually, their hands in their pockets, as they wait for their next assignment. The dockside is a hive of activity, with other workers loading and unloading cargo, horses and carts transporting goods to and from the ships, and the constant hum of machinery in the background. The scene is a testament to the importance of the maritime industry in London during this era. Until the end of the 19th century, dock workers were employed on a casual, daily basis, with no job security or benefits. However, as the industry grew, employment conditions improved, and workers gained more protections and stability. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the human element of transportation and trade, with people playing a crucial role in the movement of goods from one place to another. The dock workers in this image represent the countless men and women who labored to keep the ports of London running, contributing to the city's economic prosperity and global connections.
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