Children bathing in the River Thames, Tower Pier approach, Stepney, London, c1945-c1965. Artist: SW Rawlings

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Children bathing in the River Thames from the steps alongside Tower Pier approach, Stepney, Tower Hamlets, London, c1945-c1965. This was a popular pastime for children from the East End.

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Size: 3578px × 5293px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,Greater London,London,Tower Hamlets,Stepney
Photo credit: © Historic England/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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