London Bridge from Custom House Quay 19th century HG1610/11 He took this photo of

He took this photo of Bow Lane in the late 1920s

each discovery offers a glimpse into the lives of those who came before us

the Romans to the Republic of the Isle of Dogs

He went on to call the buildings 'such a Congestion of mishapen and extravagant Houses'

A year after this photo was taken The Midland Railway was merged with many other companies to form the London

London Bridge from Custom House Quay 19th century HG1610/11 He took this photo ofLondon Bridge from Custom House Quay. Watercolour. General view of Lower Thames Quay, with New London Bridge seen in the background. In the right foreground numerous fashionable groups, families and inviduals walk around the Quay as fishermen and other watermen work in dinghies, lighter boats and other rowing vessels. A number of masted ships are shown at anchor with their sails down. The water is calm and though thronging, the atmosphere is positive