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The 'Royal Eagle' paddle steamer with Tower Bridge in the background, London, c1945-c1965 Artist: SW Rawlings

The 'Royal Eagle' paddle steamer with Tower Bridge in the background, London, c1945-c1965 Artist: SW Rawlings

1-230-948 - Reproduced by permission of Historic England/Heritage Images

The 'Royal Eagle' paddle steamer with Tower Bridge in the background, London, c1945-c1965. The 'Royal Eagle' lies at anchor, with the famous London landmark Tower Bridge behind, designed by Horace Jones. The bridge has a movable central section which opens to allow tall ships through. The 'Royal Eagle' was one of many ships requisitioned by the Royal Navy during World War II, when it was used as an accommodation ship.

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People Information

Creator
  1. SW Rawlings, attributed to: (British?): Photographer
People Related
  1. Horace Jones: British: Artist, architect
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets

  1. 51 32 00 N , 000 02 00 W
Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Locations & Buildings Bridges

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5299x3572
File Size : 55,454kb

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  1. AA001148
  1. 0250000484
  1. 1-230-948
  1. 1230948
  1. 484
  1. A3
  1. AA001148

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