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Docks Collection (page 5)

Background imageDocks Collection: Welsh Back when Bristols fruit and veg market was held there

Welsh Back when Bristols fruit and veg market was held there and large ships were still allowed past Redcliffe bascule bridge, Circa 1950s

Background imageDocks Collection: Charles Hill shipyard 1970

Charles Hill shipyard 1970

Background imageDocks Collection: The RCTS Special prepares to roll on the Canons Marsh branch of the harbour line in

The RCTS Special prepares to roll on the Canons Marsh branch of the harbour line in Bristol. 1959

Background imageDocks Collection: The Mardyke ferry waiting for a familiar tug, the Sea Gem, to pass

The Mardyke ferry waiting for a familiar tug, the Sea Gem, to pass. Moored at the Hotwell is HMS Flying Fox, a naval training ship, a fixture here from the 1920s until 1973

Background imageDocks Collection: The control room for the swing bridge at Cumberland Basin, Bristol circa 1969

The control room for the swing bridge at Cumberland Basin, Bristol circa 1969

Background imageDocks Collection: Raising the railway bridge which used to link Temple Meads with the City docks via

Raising the railway bridge which used to link Temple Meads with the City docks via Redcliffe, Bristol Circa 1970

Background imageDocks Collection: The steel four masted barque Glaucus one of the many sailing ships bringing goods to

The steel four masted barque Glaucus one of the many sailing ships bringing goods to Bristol from around the world at the beginning of the 20th Century. Circa 1900

Background imageDocks Collection: SS Edendale entering Bristol docks. Circa 1950

SS Edendale entering Bristol docks. Circa 1950

Background imageDocks Collection: Queen Elizabeth II in Bristol 1956

Queen Elizabeth II in Bristol 1956

Background imageDocks Collection: 1964, shows Bristol City Docks (Floating Harbour) workers making their way home

1964, shows Bristol City Docks (Floating Harbour) workers making their way home on bicycles after a busy shift. The tall, concrete buildings - tobacco-bond warehouses - seen here in the background

Background imageDocks Collection: the BD6, a steam operated dredger built in 1843, at work in the 1950s

the BD6, a steam operated dredger built in 1843, at work in the 1950s. Remaining in use until 1961, this drag boat pulled itself across the harbour by means of cables attached to bollards on the quay

Background imageDocks Collection: After providing training for around 70, 000 boys over a period of 27 years

After providing training for around 70, 000 boys over a period of 27 years, the Sea Training Ship Vindicatrix seen here leaving Sharpness under tow by the tugs Primrose

Background imageDocks Collection: 1968, shows us what St Philips Bridge and the Courage

1968, shows us what St Philips Bridge and the Courages brewery site looked like before any re-building commenced. The large, classical looking building

Background imageDocks Collection: Floating Harbour and Redcliffe Wharf, Bristol in the early 1960s Now up for development

Floating Harbour and Redcliffe Wharf, Bristol in the early 1960s Now up for development, this working wharf still had its own crane

Background imageDocks Collection: The Echo, seen being launched here in 1957 from Charles Hill

The Echo, seen being launched here in 1957 from Charles Hills shipyard in the Floating Harbour, was built for the Bristol Steam Navigation Company (later Bristol Seaway)

Background imageDocks Collection: Georges Brewery, Bristol decorated for Silver Jubilee of George V

Georges Brewery, Bristol decorated for Silver Jubilee of George V and Queen Mary May 1935

Background imageDocks Collection: Ipswich docks, Suffolk. 7th Januray 1965

Ipswich docks, Suffolk. 7th Januray 1965

Background imageDocks Collection: Shipbuilding at Smiths Dock. 1972

Shipbuilding at Smiths Dock. 1972

Background imageDocks Collection: Rudder repairs in progress on a ship on one of the pontoons, Smiths Dock Co. Limited

Rudder repairs in progress on a ship on one of the pontoons, Smiths Dock Co. Limited. North Shields. 7th October 1936

Background imageDocks Collection: Fish Quay, North Shields. The photographer took this photo from the top of the Low Light

Fish Quay, North Shields. The photographer took this photo from the top of the Low Light Tower. 14th May 1938

Background imageDocks Collection: The new deep water quay at the Albert Edward Dock at North Shields

The new deep water quay at the Albert Edward Dock at North Shields, which is to be opened shortly. 19th June 1937

Background imageDocks Collection: Dredging work at Palmers Jarrow yard in September of 1935

Dredging work at Palmers Jarrow yard in September of 1935, ready for the breaking up of the liner Olympic. 19th September 1935

Background imageDocks Collection: Smiths Dock Company, North Shields Docks. 7th October 1938

Smiths Dock Company, North Shields Docks. 7th October 1938

Background imageDocks Collection: A ship loading anthracite coal by conveyor at the Swansea docks. Circa January 1937

A ship loading anthracite coal by conveyor at the Swansea docks. Circa January 1937

Background imageDocks Collection: General view of the Kings Dock, Swansea, Wales. 8th April 1937

General view of the Kings Dock, Swansea, Wales. 8th April 1937

Background imageDocks Collection: A dock at Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1967

A dock at Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1967

Background imageDocks Collection: Left to Right Yvonne Buckingham, Donald Sinden and Julie Hopkins seen here aboard

Left to Right Yvonne Buckingham, Donald Sinden and Julie Hopkins seen here aboard the Orient line ship the SS Orsova. during a break in filming " The Captain Tables". 25th July 1958

Background imageDocks Collection: Work is now underway on the 8 million extension of the Tees container terminal at

Work is now underway on the 8 million extension of the Tees container terminal at Teesport The plan to more than double the size of the existing quay at the terminal a total waterfront of 290 metres

Background imageDocks Collection: H. M.s Otter which was involved in a slight collision with a ferry in the Ship Canal

H. M.s Otter which was involved in a slight collision with a ferry in the Ship Canal
H.M.S Otter which was involved in a slight collision with a ferry in the Ship Canal yesterday, arriving at the Manchester Docks after the incident

Background imageDocks Collection: The Exhibition 'QE2 - A first look inside the new Cunarder'

The Exhibition "QE2 - A first look inside the new Cunarder"
The Exhibition " QE2 - A first look inside the new Cunarder" at The Design Centre. The exhibition gives the first general impression of some of the interior designs for the Queen Elizabeth

Background imageDocks Collection: Captain William Warwick the new master of the Cunard liner Q4

Captain William Warwick the new master of the Cunard liner Q4 (later name the Queen Elizabeth 2) on the Liverpool waterfront with the Liver Buildings in the background. 9th January 1966

Background imageDocks Collection: Launch of the RMS Mauretania, at the Cammell Laird yard in Birkenhead. 28th July 1938

Launch of the RMS Mauretania, at the Cammell Laird yard in Birkenhead. 28th July 1938

Background imageDocks Collection: Bow view of the Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, from the bridge

Bow view of the Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, from the bridge. Clydebank, Scotland, 26th September 1934

Background imageDocks Collection: Boat deck of the Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, 26th September 1934

Boat deck of the Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, 26th September 1934

Background imageDocks Collection: The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary in the Clyde

The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary in the Clyde. Crowds on shore as the Clyde Paddle steamer Eagle III passing the Queen Mary laden with sightseers for a last look, 22nd March 1936

Background imageDocks Collection: People viewing The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary from the deck of the River

People viewing The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary from the deck of the River Steamer Kylemore, 21st March 1936

Background imageDocks Collection: The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, 26th March 1936

The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, 26th March 1936

Background imageDocks Collection: The huge anchor chains of The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary

The huge anchor chains of The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary. Each link weighs about a hundredweight. 3rd December 1935

Background imageDocks Collection: The RMS Mauretania brought up the Thames to King George V Dock at Woolwich

The RMS Mauretania brought up the Thames to King George V Dock at Woolwich. She is the biggest ship to ever come up the Thames to unload her cargo. 6th August 1939

Background imageDocks Collection: Workmen leaving the Cunard Liner The Queen Elizabeth, 30th January 1953

Workmen leaving the Cunard Liner The Queen Elizabeth, 30th January 1953

Background imageDocks Collection: The Cunard liner Mauretania II on arrival at Southampton. 10th May 1960

The Cunard liner Mauretania II on arrival at Southampton. 10th May 1960

Background imageDocks Collection: The Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary sails for the last time

The Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary sails for the last time. People lined the quay side to see her off. 31st October 1967

Background imageDocks Collection: Mr Norman Packer, worker at the Dock office, at King George Dock in Hull, East Yorkshire

Mr Norman Packer, worker at the Dock office, at King George Dock in Hull, East Yorkshire. 16th March 1965

Background imageDocks Collection: Its dinner break at the docks and these dockers get the ball out for a kick about in

Its dinner break at the docks and these dockers get the ball out for a kick about in Hull, East Yorkshire. 16th March 1965

Background imageDocks Collection: Picture taken from the River Mersey towards Birkenhead, showing the Docks, Wirral

Picture taken from the River Mersey towards Birkenhead, showing the Docks, Wirral, Merseyside. 31st May 1975

Background imageDocks Collection: Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside. A reinforced concrete dry dock launched at Bromborough

Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside. A reinforced concrete dry dock launched at Bromborough before being taken to the Far East to help in the war against Japan

Background imageDocks Collection: Yarmouth herring time, Norfolk. Busy quayside scene, waiting for drifters to come in

Yarmouth herring time, Norfolk. Busy quayside scene, waiting for drifters to come in. 16th October 1933

Background imageDocks Collection: Stacking barrels of herrings in the filling yards at Yarmouth, Norfolk

Stacking barrels of herrings in the filling yards at Yarmouth, Norfolk. 18th November 1935



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