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The Old London Map Company are pleased to offer this fine art reproduction sympathetically enhanced and digitalised from the original to a standard equalling museum quality. This map was originally published by Edward Stanford in 1872. Like the other sheets in the series, it originally formed part of a 24-sheet large-scale map depicting London and its surroundings during the late Victorian era. Now produced in individual editions so you can enjoy a finished piece featuring the particular area of interest within Victorian London.
Overview
Sheet 12 depicts the eastern reaches of London’s riverside, encompassing the Isle of Dogs, Limehouse, Poplar, Blackwall, and parts of Canning Town. This was one of the most heavily industrialised areas of Victorian London, dominated by docks, shipyards, warehouses, and the bustling River Thames. The map captures the intricate network of docks, basins, and canals that facilitated London’s global trade.
Cartographic Details
- Fine engraved line work with hand colouring, standard for Edward Stanford’s high-quality maps.
• The Thames and its many docks are carefully labelled, including the West India and East India Docks.
• Railway lines, wharves, and warehouses are clearly shown, illustrating the area’s importance as a maritime and industrial hub.
Administrative and Postal Features
- The large red “E” signifies the East London postal district, reflecting the mid-19th-century postal reforms.
• Red boundary lines mark parish and district divisions as they existed before the creation of modern London boroughs.
Original Size
The complete Stanford’s Library Map measured about 9 × 12 feet (approximately 2.7 × 3.7 m) when all 24 sheets were assembled. Each individual sheet, including Sheet 1, was printed on paper roughly 18 × 24 inches (about 46 × 61 cm) which we supply as our Medium size but due to the quality of our scanning process we are also able to offer a larger edition at 24 x 29 inches (about 61 × 73.5 cm) printed on conservation grade paper.
Modern Postcode Coverage
Today this area falls within several modern Royal Mail postcode districts:
• E14 – Isle of Dogs, Poplar, Canary Wharf, Blackwall
• E1 – Limehouse, Stepney (north-west corner)
• E16 – Canning Town, Royal Docks (north-east fringe)
Twenty Major Places Shown on the Map
Notable locations visible include:
1. West India Docks
2. East India Docks
3. Blackwall Basin
4. Limehouse Basin (Regent’s Canal Dock)
5. Poplar Dock
6. Timber Pond and associated yards
7. Isle of Dogs (Millwall)
8. Millwall Docks
9. Blackwall Shipyard
10. East India Dock Basin
11. Brunswick Wharf
12. Thames Ironworks
13. Poplar Hospital
14. St Anne’s Church, Limehouse
15. St Matthias Church, Poplar
16. Blackwall Point
17. Bow Creek (River Lea mouth)
18. Canning Town (north-east edge)
19. Limehouse Cut Canal
20. Regent’s Canal (southern terminus)
Twenty Major Roads and Thoroughfares Shown
Prominent streets and routes include:
1. Commercial Road
2. East India Dock Road
3. West India Dock Road
4. Poplar High Street
5. Cotton Street
6. Manchester Road (Isle of Dogs)
7. Westferry Road (Isle of Dogs)
8. Preston’s Road
9. Blackwall High Street
10. Coldharbour
11. Limehouse Causeway
12. Narrow Street
13. Burdett Road
14. East Ferry Road (Millwall)
15. Marsh Wall
16. Pennyfields
17. Chrisp Street
18. Cotton Street (north and south sections)
19. Robin Hood Lane
20. Leamouth Road
