Warehouses by the Thames: 1872 Z6902 The popularity of Dickens' novels

The popularity of Dickens' novels resulted in numerous stage adaptations of his works and plays appeared on the West End stage very quickly after the first few chapters of the monthly part works were published

took place one week before the coronation of the new king

Donkey rides were popular with children and could be hired all day if required

Munton Road in the North East

Paul's dome from Shoe Lane junction

Warehouses by the Thames: 1872 Z6902 The popularity of Dickens' novelsBook illustration of warehouses by the Thames, from 'London: a Pilgrimage' by Blanchard Jerrold and Gustave Dor, 1872. The scene shows various pulleys, cranes and winches used to raise cargo from the riverside into the surrounding warehouses.