Stories

This 'Stories' section will present short, illustrated articles on a range of subjects of interest to our Members and followers. Our aim is to steadily add to these - so do please keep a watch for new items. Suitable contributions are very welcome from Members and readers. Please contact us here [insert link] to discuss your proposal.

Herbert Henry Crane - The UK's Last Professional Pierhead Painter

by Des Pawson MBE

Pierhead paintings were ships' portraits, commissioned on the quayside by the ship's crew.

Herbert Henry Crane - The UK's Last Professional Pierhead Painter

The story of Dockland – the book that is!

by Dr. Chris Ellmers

'Dockland', the story behind the book that recorded the changes that led from once busy port areas to modern Docklands.

The story of Dockland – the book that is!

'The Port of London' film (1940s)

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A short silent film showing the Royal Docks in operation during the 1940s.

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Herbert Henry Crane - The UK's Last Professional Pierhead Painter

The story of Dockland – the book that is!

'The Port of London' film (1940s)

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