- HAYS WHARF ,POOL OF LONDON
Pool of London
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A system of casual employment was operated in London docks whereby men would queue up to be taken on each day. This was unpopular but continued well into the 20th century. Large numbers were required when trade was good because almost all the work of moving and loading goods was done by hand.
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A Crane Three Centuries Old:
Rotherhithe, c1930. During demolition in Rotherhithe this wheel was discovered., it is one part of the first cranes used by the Port of London Authority. The large wooden wheel has a diameter of almost 8ft.
Rotherhithe, c1930. During demolition in Rotherhithe this wheel was discovered., it is one part of the first cranes used by the Port of London Authority. The large wooden wheel has a diameter of almost 8ft.
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