East London: Then and Now

[Mike Covell]

Great shots Paddy, Those wooden things are similar to the ones on the other photo thread. We have quite a lot from the old warehouses along the River Hull.

[George Hutchinson]

PG - no one ever seems to comment on your images so I will. Great stuff!

PHILIP

[Paddy Goose]

Dunbar Wharf, Limehouse c. 1950



Recent Times

[The English Gardener]

This is a drawing Jake found from 'The Ilustrated Police News' 3 December 1892

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And the same (well nearly) view in march 2008

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Rob

Terribly atmospheric picture, that... stunning grace despite the decay. Sort of reminds me of The Roebuck on the corner of Durward Street {have I got the name right?}the only time I ever saw it.
Al

[Rob Clack]

Thanks John, I was going by memory as well.

[John Bennett]

Excellent colourisation job, Rob!

[Rob Clack]

This is a drawing Jake found from 'The Ilustrated Police News' 3 December 1892



And the same (well nearly) view in march 2008



Rob

[steje73]

I love all these old photos!

[Govenor Leeus]

Thats fantastically re-assuring as a fan of Victorian and Georgian architechture.

[Mike Covell]

This may just be me, but isn't it good to see some of the buildings remaining virtually untouched for nearly 100 years?

Rest assured it is probably most, if not all members of the board, who love seeing these old buildings untouched next to more modern structures, and despite the advancements in design and construction, still kicking ass!

Mike

[Govenor Leeus]

This may just be me, but isn't it good to see some of the buildings remaining virtually untouched for nearly 100 years?

[George Hutchinson]

Victorian buildings to the left of the Lloyds TSB (often seen in old photos) are under threat. Currently (and recently) covered in scaffolding and hoardings - I'm worried they're coming down. I do hope not.

PHILIP

[Rob Clack]

Hi Blackkat, your welcome.

Durward Street c1970, photo by J. E. Connor


Durward Street 2007


Gardiners Corner, Whitechapel High Street, taken from Commercial Street 1956


Same view 2007


Rob

[Blackkat]

OMG ROB !!

Thank you! I just checked this thread again today and saw it, (hanbury)thank you for taking the time to do that!

[Mike Covell]

Those two pics are yet again amazing, I would love to get a group together to position people in the same spot as the origional shot, that would be great.

Anyway, I love the first shot, really sends home the message that we are slowly losing our heritage.

Thankfully, these pictures go someway to preserving it.

Mike