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The Polish Steamer Jaroslaw Dabrowski seen here unloading her cargo in the Pool of London
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The Polish Steamer Jaroslaw Dabrowski seen here unloading her cargo in the Pool of London
The Polish Steamer Jaroslaw Dabrowski seen here unloading her cargo in the Pool of London.
The ship had been stopped by river police about an hour after she had left the Pool of London, so that immigration authorities might board her.
A Pole, Antoni Klimowicz, 24 who quayside workers had described as a stowaway seeking political asylum in Britain was found aboard. July 1954
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This print takes us back to the bustling scene of the Pool of London in July 1954. The Polish Steamer Jaroslaw Dabrowski, a majestic vessel, stands tall as it unloads its precious cargo onto the quayside. However, this seemingly ordinary moment was soon interrupted by an unexpected turn of events. Just an hour after departing from the Pool of London, river police halted the ship's journey to allow immigration authorities on board. Rumors had circulated among quayside workers about a stowaway seeking political asylum in Britain. As tensions rose and curiosity peaked, all eyes were fixed on Antoni Klimowicz, a young Pole discovered hiding within the ship's confines. The photograph captures not only the physical surroundings - with barges lining up along the River Thames and cranes towering above - but also tells a story of escape and law enforcement. It serves as a reminder that even amidst routine activities like cargo unloading, there are hidden narratives unfolding beneath the surface. Transported back to this era through Memory Lane Prints' lens, we witness both everyday life at one of London's busiest ports and glimpses into larger societal issues such as immigration control and international relations during post-war years. As we delve into history through photographs like these, we gain insight into moments that shaped our world while appreciating their timeless beauty captured forever in monochrome tones.
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