Burnet, Tait and Lorne
Architects. The practice comprised John James Burnet, Thomas Smith Tait and Francis Lorne. Their works include the King Edward VII galleries at the British Museum.
Architects. The practice comprised John James Burnet, Thomas Smith Tait and Francis Lorne. Their works include the King Edward VII galleries at the British Museum.
From the website "It works to provide community benefits to the Docklands part of Newham between the A13 and the River Thames."
During the 126 years of its working life the Royal Docks, the largest enclosed docks in the world, must have employed a huge number of people.
The Royal Docks is the area, including the three docks – the Royal Victoria (1855), the Royal Albert (1880) and the King George V (1921), collectively forming the largest enclosed docks in the worl...
Known as Johnny, a former seaman who later worked in the Royal Docks. Used to live in Murray Square, Custom House and moved to Hornchurch. YouTube interview about his interesting life.
From Custom House, a stevedore at Royal Docks for 20 years, shown in the sculpture as the tally clerk.
Professional boxer from Canning Town who worked in the Royal Docks.