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The Opening of the London Docks, by Edward Burney.
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| The Opening of the London Docks, by Edward Burney. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: B8477 |
| Description: The opening of the London Docks at Wapping on 31 January 1805. These consisted of a main Western Dock and a smaller Eastern Dock, linked to the Thames via the Wapping Entrance. Two other entrances were added later. |
| Creator: Edward Francis Burney (artist): V. Woodthorpe (engraver): Scatcherd and Letterman (publishers) |
| Date: 18 November 1805 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London. Robinson Collection. | |
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