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Stewart's Blackwall Ironworks, Isle of Dogs, c. 1863.

Stewart's Blackwall Ironworks, Isle of Dogs, c. 1863.
Stewart's Blackwall Ironworks, Isle of Dogs, c. 1863.
© National Maritime Museum, London
Repro ID: H4996
Description: In 1854 John Stewart established the Blackwall Iron Works near Folly Wall on the Isle of Dogs. This firm built some ships but specialised in making marine engines. Although a large foundry was added in 1863, the firm got into difficulties and folded in 1865.
Creator: Whiffin
Date: Unknown
Credit line: Tower Hamlets Local History Library Collection
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