For many thousands of Jewish immigrants fleeing Russian oppression, the port of London was the point of entry into Britain. For thousands of transmigrants, London was a stopping-off point before moving on to other countries.
In the late 19th century, a large Jewish community formed in London's East End. They lived very close to the London and St Katharine Docks, but their lives had little to do with the port.
Despite this, the Jewish community and the dockers gave each other valuable help in times of adversity. These priceless stories from the past are worth retelling.
A fuller account of Jewish immigration into Britain can be found on the Moving Here website of the National Archives:
The Adler (1900). © NMM