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The opening of the Royal Victoria Dock in 1855 accelerated the development of the area [3] creating employment and a need to house dock workers and their families. New settlements around the dock developed, starting with Canning Town and Hallsville (Hallsville generall being seen as part of Canning Town), and later the areas now known as Custom House and Silvertown.
Custom House is an area in the London Borough of Newham, in East London, England.. The area is named after the custom house of Royal Victoria Dock.Today the dock is used for recreation but, in the past, it dominated the industry and commerce of the area from 1855 until the 1940s before closing in 1980.
Unable to afford the latest trends and lifestyle, the once-vibrant flapper women returned to their dropped hemlines, and the flapper dress disappeared. A sudden serious tone washed over the public with the appearance of the Great Depression. The high-spirited attitude and hedonism were less acceptable during the economic hardships of the 1930s ...
A newlywed is looking back at a special period in her life. From November 2020 to November 2024, Emily — on TikTok @kolonialwoman — served as a bridesmaid in several of her friends' weddings ...
The tubular dresses of the 'teens had evolved into a similar silhouette that now sported shorter skirts with pleats, gathers, or slits to allow motion. The most memorable fashion trend of the Roaring Twenties was undoubtedly "the flapper" look. The flapper dress was functional and flattened the bust line rather than accentuating it. [3]
Silvertown is a district in the London Borough of Newham, in east London, England.It lies on the north bank of the Thames and was historically part of the parishes of West Ham and East Ham, hundred of Becontree, and the historic county of Essex.
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The 50 nakedest red carpet dresses of all time—from Halle Berry's iconic Oscars gown to the time Kendall Jenner wore a casual thong to the Met Gala.