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The kiln at the London Docks.
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| The kiln at the London Docks. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: H5212 |
| Description: The kiln at the London Docks, from an 'Illustrated London News' engraving of 1845. The kiln was used to burn seized contraband - either imported goods on which the necessary customs duties had not been paid, or goods that could not be legally imported into Britain. |
| Creator: 'Illustrated London News' |
| Date: 27 September 1845 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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