A ship in the King George V dock, seen from the drawbridge on Woolwich Manorway. It could be fun travelling on a 101 bus from North Woolwich to East Ham when these bridges (this one and the one a little further on for the Royal Albert dock) were opening and closing. Especially if the bus caught both bridges.
May 1968.
Photograph. John King.

A ship (Cathay) in King George V dock towards the end of their days. The docks were run down for some time before they finally closed.
May 1968.
Photograph. John King.

Another view of King George V dock. The warehouses have now been cleared between this and the Royal Albert dock, seen behind. This is now the runway for London City Airport (LCY). 
May 1968.
Photograph. John King.




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