Pool of London Dockworker handling a cargo of bagged nuts 1947 NN22750 The section covers the area

The section covers the area between Kensington Gardens in the North West

Moonies Tea House is on the left

Tuesday 8 May 1945 was 'Victory in Europe' (VE) Day

Work began to demolish the old bridge in 1937 and a foundation stone taken from it was laid for the new bridge in 1939

I worked on it until the place became too busy and finished it some time later from memory

Pool of London Dockworker handling a cargo of bagged nuts 1947 NN22750 The section covers the areaA Pool of London Docker handling a cargo of bagged nuts craned up from the gaping holds below. This view was taken towards Tower Bridge from approximately the present position of City Hall. Image can be found on page 19 London's Changing Riverscape