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“"We don’t remember days, we remember moments."

Parkeston Quay, Essex
(Harwich International Port)


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Cranes & Quays


General Views of Parkeston Quay, Essex

01 4178b G.E.R. Greetings From Parkeston (1899) H&D FW

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02 Parkeston Quay (1906) by Valentines H&D FW

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03 W 7244. Parkeston Quay. (The Wyndham Series @ 1908) Used FW

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04 Parkeston Quay II (1910) H&D FW

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05 08 Parkeston Quay & Vienna (1930) H&D FW

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06 Parkeston Quay, Essex (1932) H&D FW

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07 LNER 8517 Passing Parkeston Quay Sheds (1938) H&D FW

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08 Dockers at Parkeston Quay, Essex (1948) H&D FW

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09 Night Boat - Nacht Boot, Harwich - Hook of Holland (1955) FW

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Dockside Cranes & Boats

01 Ships and Cranes at Parkeston Quay (1932) H&D FW

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02 Ships and Cranes 2 at Parkeston Quay (1932) FW

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03 Shipping and Cranes at Parkeston Quay (1932) H&D FW

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04 Parkeston Quay, Harwich II (Sept 1932) H&D FW

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05 Parkeston Quay, Harwich (Sept 1932) OP FW

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Unloading goods at Parkeston Quay, Harwich (Sept 1932) by the "Topical Press" Agency
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​​This unusual "birds-eye" view of the cranes at Parkeston Quay, illustrates well the importance of the port between the wars. The Danish boat has been unloading goods at the quayside, with immediate transfer to the railway wagons, en route to London and further afield. ​​Lack of hard hats and the casual appearance of the workers, defies the fact that this was a time of high unemployment, with the "Great Depression" still at it's height and unemployment rates touching 22% in the United Kingdom.

06 Unloading the Shipping at Parkeston Quay (1932) FW

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07 Parkeston Quay, Harwich (Sept 1932) H&D FW

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08 Parkeston Quay, Harwich (July 1960) OP III FW

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09 New Passenger Terminal, Parkeston Quay (1960) FW

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Bells Photography


#29562 Parkeston Quay, Essex (1906) Bells H&D FW

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#29565 Parkeston Quay (1906) Bells H&D FW (Spelling !!)

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#29569 Parkeston Quay (1906) Bells H&D FW

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 #79319 Parkeston Quay, Essex (1920) Bells H&D FW (Spelling !!)

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#113910 Parkeston Quay (1927) Bells H&D FW

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#113912 Parkeston Quay (1927) Bell's FW

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A relatively quiet waterfront down at Parkeston Quay in the late 1920's.

The railway lines and cranes that enabled loading and unloading of coal and cargo onto local shipping, appear dormant. However  the presence of railway carriages suggests otherwise.
​This card is part of the famous Bells series (Real photographic postcards)


#113913 Parkeston Quay (1927) Bells H&D FW

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      • Outer Lighthouse
      • Look to the East
      • The Sandpit
      • The Jetty
      • Madeira Walk ~ Setting Off
      • Madeira Walk ~ From Above
      • Madeira Walk ~ The Cliffs
      • Enclosures (1929 - 1931)
      • Madeira Walk 1932-1974 I
      • Madeira Walk 1932-1974 II
      • Madeira Walk 1932-1974 III
      • Madeira Walk 1972 - 2023
      • Salty Sights
      • The Bandstand
      • Cliff Pavilion Interior
      • Marine Paths
      • The Lower Esplanade
      • The Cliff Gardens
      • The Old Spa
      • The Harwich Esplanade
      • Harwich Beach
    • Westward Ho ! >
      • Harwich Esplanade to the Spa
      • Shelter's & Slopes
      • The Upper Slope
      • The Lower Slope
      • The Marine Lake
      • The Lower Promenade
      • Sea Gardens ~ Pre 1928
      • Sea Gardens ~ Post 1928
      • The Bandstand
      • Ocean Views
      • Madeira Path's West
      • Return to the Jetty
      • Western Heights
      • The West End
  • Neighbours
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    • Brightlingsea, Essex
    • Clacton Coastal
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  • Historical Events
    • 1905 ~ Edward VII
    • 1907 ~ RMS Berlin 1
    • 1907 ~ RMS Berlin 2
    • 1910 ~ Fire on the Pier
    • 1911 ~ Coronation Day
    • 1912 ~ The Titanic
    • 1913 ~ Disestablishment
    • 1918 ~ King's Visit
    • 1921 ~ New Years Eve Floods
    • 1922 ~ New Promenade
    • 1924 ~ The Harwich Train Ferry
    • 1953 - North Sea Flood
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      • British Rail Shipping
      • Other Shipping
      • Local Ferries
      • The Lifeboats
      • Yachting
      • Other Craft
      • Train Ferry Opening
      • Train Ferry Operations
      • Train Ferry Transport
  • The Military
    • Fortress Town
    • The R.A.F.
    • The Army I
    • The Army II
    • Royal Navy Crews
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    • The Harwich Force
    • Other Naval Craft
    • "Tombstone" depot
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    • The Shrimpers III
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    • Other Sports
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    • Mayor Making
    • The Police
    • R.H.Y.C.
    • Salvation Army
    • Schools
    • The Grange
    • Education
    • The Y.M.C.A.
    • Other Organisations
  • Tourism & Leisure
    • The Boating Lakes >
      • The Boating Lake
      • Yachting Pond
    • Caravan Camp
    • Carnival
    • Characters
    • Cinema's
    • Daily Mail
    • Donkey's & Goats
    • Entertainers
    • Gray's Retreat
    • Sea-Front Attractions
    • The Swimming Pool
    • Shaftesbury Society
  • Warner's
    • Entrance
    • Main Building
    • Interiors
    • The Pool
    • Chalets
    • Facilities
    • The Gardens
    • Staff & Campers
    • Compilations
    • Hi De Hi
    • Good Night Campers
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