Refrigerated New Zealand lamb Royal Victoria Dock c. 1920 19th century The figures in this scene

The figures in this scene include street musicians

View of the London slums by Gustave Dore from 'Londre a Pilgrimage'

right hand at his side holding white kid gloves

and the words 'Baynards Castle' and 'Copper Company' can just be discerned

An illustration of Bishopsgate Street from 'London: a Pilgrimage' by Blanchard Jerrold and Gustave Doré

Refrigerated New Zealand lamb Royal Victoria Dock c. 1920 19th century The figures in this sceneRefrigerated New Zealand lamb, Royal Victoria Dock, c. 1920. A new dock quay and shed were built to handle increasing imports of chilled and frozen meat. Almost 2000 meters of mechanical runways led to road and rail loading bays. Photograph: John Avery