Cranes West India Dock 1962 Engraving A view of the Pool

A view of the Pool from Southwark

Trains can pass by the diving dock and observe the diver in the water or rowing his dinghy

West India Docks

to produce 'Street Life in London'

With the introduction of the Penny Post in 1840 and the removal of the stamp tax on newspapers

Cranes West India Dock 1962 Engraving A view of the PoolTubular steel quay cranes assembled at West India Dock for removal to appropriate berths by the PLA heavy lift crane London Mammoth. In 1964, the PLA operated 583 quay cranes, 224 mobile cranes and 6 floating cranes, including London Mammoth, constantly in service since 1928. PLA Staff photographer Endicott Neg E. 5987