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Royal Docks, Newham, London: looking through a crane arch to the two-storey transit sheds of the King George V Dock
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NOTES: The Royal Docks were the last group of docks to be built in London, between 1850 and 1921, and the last to close in 1921; they include the Royal Victoria Dock (1850-1855), the Royal Albert (1875-1880) and the King George V (1912-1921). See RIBA130451 for a black and white version of this image.
Preserved crane, Poplar Dock, London
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NOTES: The crane is by the engineering firm Stothert & Pitt (founded in 1855). Poplar Dock opened in 1851.
20 Fenchurch Street nearing completion, City of London, seen from below at night
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NOTES: Also known as the 'Walkie Talkie' owing to its bulky appearance.
Unidentified military or industrial buildings, Rinnigill, Lyness, Hoy
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NOTES: See RIBA152423 for a colour version of this image.