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Woolwich Dockyard from the river.
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| Woolwich Dockyard from the river. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: H5313 |
| Description: Woolwich Dockyard had been one of the first of the Royal Dockyards. It had been founded by King Henry VIII in the early 16th century. Its location on the Thames, though conveniently close to London, made it less practical as warships grew in size. It closed in 1889. |
| Creator: 'Illustrated London News'. |
| Date: 26 May 1855 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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