London's Docklands Through Time 51.13/8 the play Wicked

the play Wicked

Illustration by Clare Elsom

The chaotic rush to catch the last post at the General Post Office in St Martin's-le-Grand became such an event in Victorian London that people came to watch

too big to fit down the Thames

This 100% cotton tea towel is part of a range which has been exclusively designed for the Museum of London by Amy Hood

London's Docklands Through Time 51.13/8 the play WickedLondons Docklands have a rich and varied history. Dating from the Middle Ages, they developed into one of the biggest docks in the world. The riches of Britains Empire found its way into the country through the River Thames and into London. Unfortunately, the people who worked and lived in Londons Docklands rarely shared in the riches arriving from around the world. The area around the docks was one of the poorest in the country, with men working on a