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1. The British Factory at Canton.
*The British Factory at Canton. Many European nations including the British established trading factories at Canton, where tea, china and silk were exported to Europe.
2. Gasworkers meeting on Peckham Rye.
*Gasworkers meeting on Peckham Rye. In March 1889 workers from the Beckton Gas Works were laid off. In response, gasworkers from all over the capital held protest meetings. One of the...
3. Sultannah at St Katherine Dock.
*Sultannah at St Katherine Dock. Four valuable Arab horses and other presents including ivory tusks were brought on board the 'Sultannah' for Queen Victoria.
 
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