Mobile cranes at King George V Dock in 1973.

Mobile cranes at King George V Dock in 1973. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: H4374

Description: The King George V Dock was the last of three Royal Docks to be built (the others were the Royal Victoria and the Royal Albert). The King George V Dock was started in 1912, but not finished until 1921. By the time this photograph was taken in 1973, London's docks were in decline. The Royal Docks closed in 1981.

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1973

Credit line: Newham Archives and Local Studies Library Collection