Old Images of Barking, London

Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Barking, in Greater London, England, UK, which used to be in the county of Essex,

Old Pictures of Barking

Illustration form page 55 of a book about the Parish of Allhallows Barking 1864 — 3 extracts from an illustration on page 55 of “Berkyngechirche juxta Turrim. Collections in illustration of the parochial history and antiquities of the ancient parish of Allhallows, Barking, in the City of London” by Joseph Maskell, published in 1864, now in the archives of the British Library

Old picture of Choats Lane, Barking, Essex

Longbridge Road

Closeup of sheep outside the Royal Oak, Barking, London

Closeup of the Royal Oak, Barking, London

Wellington Windmill

Closeup of old photo of Wellington Windmill, Barking, Essex

Closeup of the surroundings near Wellington Windmill, Barking, Essex

Barking Town Quay

Old photo of the Town Quay, Barking, London

Closeup of an old photo of Barking Twon Quay, formerly Essex, now London

Closeup of an old photo of the Town Quay, Barking, London

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Closeup 1 of an old photo of Barking Town Quay

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Barking’s Old Level Crossing

Closeup 1 of the Old Level Crossing, Barking, Essex

Closeup 2 of the Old Level Crossing, Barking, Essex

Closeup 3 of the Old Level Crossing, Barking, Essex

Closeup 4 of the Old Level Crossing, Barking, Essex

Closeup 5 of the Old Level Crossing, Barking, Essex

Barking’s Service Station

AJM Service Station, Barking ByPass, London

Closeup 1 of AJM Service Station, Barking ByPass, London

Closeup 2 of AJM Service Station, Barking ByPass, London

I. Leftley Road Transport Contractor

Old photo of the I Leftley Insulated Van, Barking, Essex now London

East Street, Barking

Closeup 1 of old photo of East Street, Barking, London

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Closeup 4 of old photo of East Street, Barking, Essex

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St Margaret’s Church, Barking

Faircross, Barking

Closeup 2 of an old Photo of Faircross, Barking, London

Closeup of an old shop sign in Faircross, Barking

Ripple Road, Barking

Closeup 2 of an old photo of Ripple Road, Barking, London

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London Road, Barking

Closeup 2 of an old photo of London Road, Barking, London

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Barking Becomes a Borough 1931

Prince George, Duke of Kent offocially visited Barking in 1931 to formally present the Charter of Incorporation to the town Mayor.

A younger brother of King Edward VIII and King George VI, Prince George married his second cousin Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark in 1934, and together they had three children, Prince Edward (who became Duke of Kent), Princess Alexandra (The Hon. Lady Ogilvy), and Prince Michael of Kent, before he died in a plane crash at the age of 39.

Behind the scenes the party prince was known for his many affairs and an addiction to cocaine and morphine, but you would not have guessed it from his impeccable behaviour on royal duties.

It’s a lovely piece of filming not just for the event itself, but also to admire the crowds of local people and shots of Barking in the background.

Barking Becomes A Borough! (1931) – British Pathé on YouTube

Storm Damage 1937

A bad storm in 1937 left the main road in Barking covered in wooden blocks, and dips sunk between flood waters, much to the delight of local schoolboys.

One young girl, looking after at least one younger sibling, decides to push the pram and toddler through the floodwater.

The railway station is busy. It’s surprising how many people have bicycles, which they hoist up as they climb the steep stairs over the railway bridge.

It’s a nice cheerful film, despite the difficulties this storm caused.

Cloudburst In Barking (1937) – British Pathé on YouTube

Barking Lake 1947

In 1947, Barking Lake saw the launch of a new pleasure boat, called the Phoenix, driven on this occasion by the Mayor.

The stern wheeler was adapted from an assault craft used “in past campaigns”, probably the recently ended World War II.

Paddleboat launched in Barking (1947) – British Pathé on Youtube

Major Industrial Fire 1947

It was one of Britain’s worst fires since the Second World War.

A four acre Government dump at River Road in Barking held 8,000 tons of rubber, resin and wool, when a fire broke out.

The thick, black smoke was carried a great distance by a stiff breeze, which fanned the flames and made the blaze burn more fiercely.

Fifty fire brigades and two river boats battled a very dangerous situation, as the fire threatened to catch nearby stores containing petrol, paint and timber.

Firemen fight factory fire in Barking (1947) – British Pathé on Youtube

More Pictures of Old Barking

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