'My dad's [dock] gang, they was working with mercury, & everyone used to have like a enamel cups & a teapot. They've put all the mercury in the teapot. [to smuggle out the docks] as it's worth something, so like nick it & then we'll work out after. They would have sold it to who knows.' #londondocks

In this final episode, Maguire is sent to the #LondonDocks as part of the 'Ghost Squad'.

#RobertBeatty in 📞 DIAL 999 (1958) 7:35pm #TPTVsubtitles with #RussellNapier #DouglasWilmer #MichaelBrennan #VandaGodsell

The area of London Docks as they were in 1895 and now. They expanded eastward, ending at Shadwell.

London Docks then and now.
#thameslondon #thames #londondocks

One terrace at Wapping Pier Head viewed from across the former entrance channel to London Docks. Oliver's Wharf is behind, on the right.

It is hard to believe that behind these railings passed merchant ships from all over the world, on their way into London Docks carrying wool, tobacco, brandy, wine and rice, fruit, spices, sugar, coffee, cocoa and nuts.

Wapping Pier Head, viewed from across the river, and to the right Oliver's Wharf. The filled-in waterway into the docks is clearly visible.

Visible from the Pier Head is Scandrett Street, with more Georgian houses, the church of St John and the old school with statues of a boy and a girl above the entrance.

Thames through London 47
These magnificent terraces straddled the main entrance to London Docks. They were designed by Daniel Alexander in 1811 to house Dock executives. #thameslondon #thames #londondocks