Category Archives: Subj_Thames

London Docks

Posted on 21 Jun 2024 by adrianprockter

Above: Map of the London Docks in 1851 by which time all three entrances had been completed. The history of the dock systems in London is a long and complicated one. There were several dock systems in London of which … Continue reading →

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Limekiln Dock Footbridge

Posted on 24 May 2024 by adrianprockter

Above: The footbridge crosses Limekiln Dock, seen at low tide, with Dundee Wharf (Development) in the background. Footbridges are to be seen at several locations in London, particularly near the Thames. Since they only have to carry the weight of … Continue reading →

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Dundee Wharf

Posted on 17 May 2024 by adrianprockter

Above: View in 1976 of the buildings on the wharf, seen from Nelson Dock, Rotherhithe. Dundee Wharf (Wharf) Dundee Wharf was an active wharf until 1969. The wharf is situated on land immediately east of Limekiln Dock. The name derives … Continue reading →

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Blackfriars Bridges Aerial

Posted on 24 Jan 2024 by adrianprockter

Above: An excerpt from Google Earth showing the bridges at Blackfriars. The above aerial view of the bridges at Blackfriars summarises the pages that have gone before. The view looks SE over the River Thames. It is derived from Google … Continue reading →

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Blackfriars Bridge

Posted on 22 Jan 2024 by adrianprockter

Above: Blackfriars Bridge from the south side of the Thames. A few of the red pillars of the old Alexandra Railway Bridge can be seen behind it and the Blackfriars Railway Bridge. The first road bridge to cross the Thames … Continue reading →

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Blackfriars Station West Side

Posted on 17 Jan 2024 by adrianprockter

Above: View looking south from the NW corner of Blackfriars Railway Bridge. The west side of Blackfriars Station is seen on the left. The red pillars from the old Alexandra Bridge are in front of the camera and a small … Continue reading →

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Blackfriars Station East Side

Posted on 15 Jan 2024 by adrianprockter

Above: Looking north at the station’s east side from the south (Southwark bank) of the Thames. The platform level is where the wall of plate glass panels can be seen. Blackfriars Railway Station reopened to passengers on Monday 17 January … Continue reading →

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Blackfriars Railway Bridge

Posted on 10 Jan 2024 by adrianprockter

Above: The east side of Blackfriars Railway Bridge seen from Bankside. The first railway bridge constructed in the vicinity of Blackfriars was the Alexandra Bridge which opened in 1864 and was designed by Joseph Cubitt for the London, Chatham and … Continue reading →

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Queenhithe, Vintners Wharf and the Steelyard

Posted on 13 Dec 2023 by adrianprockter

Above: The actual dock called Queenhithe is visible towards the left of the view. Vintners Wharf is now occupied by Vintners Place (in white stone with the portico and pillars) and the site of the Steelyard is covered by Cannon … Continue reading →

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Vintners Place

Posted on 11 Dec 2023 by adrianprockter

Above: Vintners Place is a modern development built in white stone. The large elegant modern building stands in the City, overlooking the Thames on the upriver side of Southwark Bridge. Since the land belongs to the Vintners’ Company, you might … Continue reading →

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