East India Docks Collection

Crowd outside the closed East India Dock Gates, Poplar, London, 1897. Men wait, locked out of the East India Docks, probably during a strike in which the dock workers demanded fair pay

East India Docks, Poplar, London, 1808. Artist: William Daniell
View of the East India Docks, Poplar, London, looking south towards Isle of Dogs with the River Lea on the left, 1808

Brunswick Dock, and East India Dock, Poplar, London, 1803. Artist: William Daniell
Brunswick Dock, and East India Dock, Poplar, London, 1803. Brunswick and East India Docks looking east with the River Lea in the middle distance and Perrys Masthouse on the right

The American sailing ship 'City of Mobile', 1850
3331145 The American sailing ship 'City of Mobile', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the American sailing ship 'City of Mobile' arriving in East India Docks with a cargo of wheat)

Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks, Blackwall, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks, Blackwall, [London], 1858. The vessels were the brig Ocean, of Shoreham, bound to Swansea, with a cargo of copper ore, and the collier brig Lustre

The new East and West India Docks at Tilbury, opened last week, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The new East and West India Docks at Tilbury, opened last week, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Port of London Authority - Map, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Port of London Authority - Map, 1937. The River Thames in London, showing Extensions & Improvements...1909-1937...New Docks, Deepened Docks, Deepened River Channel, New and Reconditioned Buildings

Convent Garden Market, Corn Exchange, Billingsgate Market, Coal Exchange, East India Docks, St Katherine Docks
5210069 Convent Garden Market, Corn Exchange, Billingsgate Market, Coal Exchange, East India Docks, St Katherine Docks, Victoria Docks, West India Docks, London Docks (engraving) by English School

The Canterbury Association Ships "Bangalore, "Dominion, "Duke of Portland, "Lady Nugent
1625616 The Canterbury Association Ships " Bangalore, " " Dominion, " " Duke of Portland, " " Lady Nugent, " " Midlothian, " and " Canterbury

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

Australian Gold conveyed from the East India Docks to the Bank of England (engraving)
1601530 Australian Gold conveyed from the East India Docks to the Bank of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Landing Gold from "The Australian"Steam-Ship, in the East India Docks (engraving)
1601510 Landing Gold from " The Australian" Steam-Ship, in the East India Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge
6340336 The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Bellman, a London Wharf and Coal-ship and coal barge)

View of Brunswick Dock, 1806 (etching)
GHL465634 View of Brunswick Dock, 1806 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); length: 23 cm; Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London; (add.info.: View of Brunswick Dock)

Unloading tea-shops in the East India Docks (engraving)
608371 Unloading tea-shops in the East India Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dock Labourers at the East-End (engraving)
1626248 Dock Labourers at the East-End (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dock Labourers at the East-End)

The Chinese Junk in the East India Docks (engraving)
1607178 The Chinese Junk in the East India Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Junk in the East India Docks)

Unloading Tea-Ships in the East India Docks (engraving)
1620752 Unloading Tea-Ships in the East India Docks (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unloading Tea-Ships in the East India Docks)

Landing gold from The Australian steamship (engraving)
604675 Landing gold from The Australian steamship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing gold from The Australian steamship in the East India Docks)

Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks, Blackwall (engraving)
1619161 Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks, Blackwall (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accident at the Entry Lock of the East India Docks)

Sale of the Mogol Sultan Akbers Palace at the East India Docks (engraving)
1100833 Sale of the Mogol Sultan Akbers Palace at the East India Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fancy Bazaar on Board the "Monarch"and "Agamemnon, "in the East India Docks
1098076 Fancy Bazaar on Board the " Monarch" and " Agamemnon, " in the East India Docks, for the Benefit of the Merchant Seamens Asylum (engraving) by English School

The National Antarctic Expedition Relief Ship, illustration from The Graphic
KAT323406 The National Antarctic Expedition Relief Ship, illustration from The Graphic, July 19th 1902 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Dock Labourers Strike (engraving)
1596127 The Dock Labourers Strike (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dock Labourers Strike)

The Three Basins of the East India Docks and the Blackwall Reach of the Thames Seen From The Air, c1935. Aerial view of the River Thames

East India Docks, London, c1825. Artist: Vear
East India Docks, London, c1825. View of the entrance to the docks, with a proposed East London horse-drawn rail road, which was never realised

East India Dock, Poplar, London, c1835. Artist: Vear
East India Dock, Poplar, London, c1835. View of the proposed steam navigation dock at the mouth of the River Lea showing crowds observing the paddle steamers in the dock and raising their hats

Launch of the East India Companys ship, the Edinburgh in 1825, (1827). Artist
Launch of the East India Companys ship, the Edinburgh in 1825, (1827). The launch took place at the East India Docks

Ship in the East India Docks, London, c1840. A large ship moored at the quay of the East India Docks. A man in the foreground rows a smaller boat, while others sit and talk

Brunswick Dock, Blackwall, London, 1806. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
View of Brunswick Dock, London, 1806. The dock was built in 1789 by Mr Perry and was incorporated into the East India Docks in 1806

The spirit of delusion, London, c1825; shows a central, classical female figure with a wand awakening a recumbent oriental figure

The Firemen Were At The Forefront Of Danger, 1941 (1942). Firemen fighting a blaze in the East India Docks during the Blitz of World War II. From Frontline 1940-1941

The conveying of Australian gold from the East India docks to the Bank of England, London, c1888. Engraving from The Illustrated London News, published in The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II

ENTRANCE TO THE EAST INDIA DOCKS, Blackwell, London, UK, engraving 1881 - 1884

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"Exploring the Rich History of East India Docks: A Glimpse into London's Maritime Legacy" Step back in time to 1808, as artist William Daniell captures the bustling scene at East India Docks in Poplar, London. The intricate etching showcases a thriving hub of trade and commerce that would shape the city's future. Fast forward to 1897, where a crowd gathers outside the closed gates of East India Dock. This poignant image tells a tale of change and transition as this once vibrant dockyard faces an uncertain future. The Brunswick Dock and East India Dock, depicted by Daniell in 1803, stand proudly against the backdrop of London's ever-evolving skyline. These docks were not just places for ships to anchor; they were gateways connecting distant lands and cultures. London Docks engraving takes us on a journey through various iconic markets such as Convent Garden Market, Corn Exchange, Billingsgate Market, Coal Exchange - all intricately linked to the bustling activity at East India Docks. These markets served as vital arteries fueling London's growth and prosperity. The Canterbury Association Ships gracefully sail into East India Docks' waters - "Bangalore, " "Dominion, " "Duke of Portland, " "Lady Nugent, " "Midlothian, " and "Canterbury. " They symbolize hope for new beginnings as settlers from afar seek opportunities in this thriving metropolis. From high above in a balloon or down below unloading tea-shops or gold shipments from Australian steamships – every aspect of life is captured within these docks' embrace, and is here that dreams are realized, fortunes made or lost amidst stacks upon stacks of cargo waiting to be transported across continents. Dock labourers tirelessly work day and night at the heartland of London's east-end. Their sweat-soaked brows tell stories untold – tales filled with resilience and determination that built this great city.