King Henry's Wharf - Fine Art Prints
by Chris Page
King Henry's Wharf - The Thames Collection.
'As you pass along this quay the air is pungent with tobacco, at that it overpowers you with the fumes of rum. Then you are nearly sickened with the stench of hides and huge bins of horns, and shortly afterwards the atmosphere is fragrant with coffee and spice.'
Description of the London Dock, given in 1851 by Henry Mayhew.
Once a vital artery of empire, the Thames pulsed with maritime energy, its banks crowded with warehouses and wharves, bustling hubs that powered London’s trade with the world. But as vast container ports rose on distant shores, the river’s role in commerce began to fade. The tall ships departed, river traffic dwindled, and the once-thriving docks fell into quiet disuse. Yet the Thames never lost its allure. Many of those sturdy old buildings have found new life as sought-after riverside residences, offering unmatched views of the river’s timeless flow.
Amid this transformation, King Henry’s Wharf remains a proud exception, a working warehouse in a landscape of luxury. Its name, along with neighboring Gun Wharf, harks back to a mightier age, when Henry VIII established a cannon foundry on this very stretch of riverbank to arm his naval fleet. The echoes of iron and industry may have faded, but in places like this, history still lingers in the bricks.
Available as “Custom Finish & Bespoke” Fine Art and Canvas Prints, framed or unframed. Photography created as beautiful pieces of Wall Art for you to invest and enjoy, exclusively from OPENPHOTO-STUDIO.
Specification Unframed Print
Unframed - Black & White - ref: 00657-1
Print Paper Type: Fine Art - Fine Cotton - 192gsm
Image Size: 30cm x 22.5cm
Print Boarder: 5cm White
Overall Size: 40cm x 32.5cm
Backing: 2mm White Card
Specification Framed Print
Framed - Black & White Print - ref: 00657-2
Print Paper Type: Fine Art - Fine Cotton - 192gsm
Print Size: 30cm x 22.5cm
Print Boarder: None
Card Mount: Single White 5cm
Frame Profile: 20mm x 34mm - S1 Black Satin
Overall Size: 42.8cm x 35.3cm
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