Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
West India Docks
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 27, 2018
1. West India Docks Marker
Constructed together with the Adjacent Docks, At the Expence of public spirited Individuals, Under the Sanction of a provident Legislature, And with the liberal Co-operation of the Corporate Body of the City of London.
For the distinct Purpose
Of complete Security and ample Accommodation
(hitherto not afforded)
To the Shipping and Produce of the West Indies at this wealthy Port.
The First Stone Was Laid
On Saturday the Twelfth Day of July. A. D. 1800,
by the concurring hands of
The Right Honourable Lord Loughborough
Lord High Chancellor Of Great Britain,
The Right Honourable William Pitt
First Lord Commissioner Of His Majesty's Treasury: And Chancellor of His Majestys Exchequer
George Hibbert. Esq. The Chairman, and Robert Milligan Esq. The Deputy Chairman
Of The West India Dock Company
The two former conspicuous in the Band Of those illustrious Statesmen
Who in either Houfe of Parliament .have been zealous to promote
The two latter diftinguifhed among thofe chofen to direct
An Undertaking
Which, under the favour of God, shall contribute
Stability, Increase, and Ornament
to
British Commerce
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. West India Dock North Quay (within shouting distance of this marker); Robt Milligan (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Jacobs, RN, (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Boiler House (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Brunel’s Engine House (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); The Mayflower (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Sands Film Studio (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); This Tower (approx. 2.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Also see . . . West India Docks on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 27, 2018
2. West India Docks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
