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Dockers unloading sugar at West India Docks, London, 1889
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Dockers unloading sugar at West India Docks, London, 1889
Dockers unloading sugar at West India Docks, London, 1889. Each docker wheels a trolley carrying a single sack which is recorded and marked
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Dock Dock Worker Docker Dockers Docks Import Isle Of Dogs Oxford Science Archive Pushing Quai Quay Sack Shipping Industry Sugar Tower Hamlets Trolley Unloading West India Docks West India Quay Wharf Millwall
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This print captures a significant moment in London's bustling shipping industry during the late 19th century. Taken at West India Docks in 1889, it showcases a group of hardworking dockers unloading sacks of sugar from ships that arrived from distant lands. Each docker can be seen pushing a trolley loaded with a single sack, meticulously recorded and marked for tracking purposes. The image provides us with a glimpse into the daily lives of these Victorian-era men, who dedicated themselves to their occupation as dock workers. Their strength and determination are palpable as they navigate through the crowded quay, ensuring that every sack is unloaded efficiently. Located on the Isle of Dogs in Tower Hamlets, West India Docks served as an essential hub for trade and importation during this period. The sight of these laborious tasks being carried out by countless workers symbolizes not only the industrial progress but also highlights England's role as a major player in global commerce. This remarkable engraving serves as a testament to both the resilience and unity among these dockers who played an integral part in shaping Britain's maritime history. Preserved by Oxford Science Archive, this print offers us an invaluable window into our past – reminding us of those whose tireless efforts fueled economic growth while leaving their mark on London's iconic waterfront landscape.
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