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The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and barge
The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge. London Bellman or Town Crier reading a notice about missing child Tommy Dallow 7, London Wharf at the East India Docks 8, and Newcastle collier ship unloading coal to a barge 9. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London, by Ann Taylor and Jane Taylor, published by Harvey and Darton, Gracechurch Street, London, 1828. English sisters Ann and Jane Taylor were prolific Romantic poets and writers of childrens books in the early 19th century
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This woodcut engraving, titled 'The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and Coal Barge' by Isaac Taylor, transports us back in time to the bustling East India Docks of London in the early 19th century. The scene is set at the London Wharf, where a Bellman or Town Crier, dressed in his traditional attire, reads a notice aloud to the crowd gathered around him. The notice concerns the missing child, Tommy Dallow, aged 7, adding a sense of urgency and community to the bustling waterfront. In the background, a Newcastle collier ship is unloading coal onto a barge, with men working tirelessly to transfer the heavy cargo. The coal was a vital resource for the industrial revolution, and the Thames was a major transportation hub for its distribution. The Custom House and Press Gang Tower can be seen in the distance, reminding us of the strict customs regulations and the harsh reality of forced recruitment into the Royal Navy. The Bellman's announcement is being made amidst the hustle and bustle of the Lower Thames Street, where various trades and industries thrived. The White Ensign flag on the ship and the Union Jack flag on the barge signify the importance of the maritime trade to England's capital. The men, some armed with swords and cudgels, add a sense of danger and intrigue to the scene. This engraving is taken from 'City Scenes, or a Peep into London' by Ann and Jane Taylor, published by Harvey and Darton in 1828. The English sisters were renowned Romantic poets and writers of children's books, and this educational publication would have provided an insight into the trades, geography, history, and culture of London for its young readers.
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