Laurence Dunn’s Thames Shipping
Laurence Dunn’s Thames Shipping, published by Carmania Press in 1992, presents a visual journey through a personal collection of photographs spanning fifty years of London’s maritime history. This first edition, written in English and comprising 112 pages, captures the evolution of Thames shipping from Hampton, where notable shipyards like Thornycrofts once thrived, to the iconic London Bridge and beyond, illustrating the significance of the Thames as a vital transportation route.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the Thames River’s historical importance as a shipping hub, with images that document its transformation over decades. The book highlights key locations along the river, including the Upper Pool and various dock systems, culminating at Gravesend, recognized as the gateway to the port of London. Dunn’s work serves as a visual record of the ships and shipbuilding that have shaped this critical waterway, making it a valuable resource for those interested in transportation and maritime history.
Official synopsis Publisher
“The pictures which follow represent a personal collection and they bridge a period of some fifty years – from the days when London was the world’s greatest port. They start at Hampton, 20 miles above London Bridge and where Thornycrofts – once world-famous – had one of their several shipyards. They continue down to London bridge (the generally accepted measuring point), past the Upper Pool and then, via the various reaches and dock systems, to Gravesend – still regarded as the gateway to the port of London. They end at an estuary where, on Shivering Sands Fort, London’s outermost Tidal Gauge is sited, this at a point 59 miles below London Bridge.” — introduction page 2
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