2011

TQ3779 : Former Millwall Docks entrance

taken 13 years ago, near to Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets, England

Former Millwall Docks entrance
Former Millwall Docks entrance
This was the site of the entrance lock and has largely been filled in. The big black object is a preserved hydraulic jigger that was used to open the lock gates. There is a nearby hydraulic capstan too. The Shard is visible in the background.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Rivers, Streams, Drainage City, Town centre Docks, Harbours other tags: Jigger Shard Milwall Lock Machinery Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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TQ3779, 625 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Allen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 24 July, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 25 July, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 3714 7905 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:29.6261N 0:1.5548W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 3715 7905
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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