Digital Gallery Images
The Gallery includes images of the borough's streets and buildings and portraits of people and communities. The Digital Gallery images are displayed as thumbnails. Full size images can be viewed by clicking on a thumbnail.
How do I obtain a copy of an image?
Photographic copies can be obtained from Tower Hamlets Local Studies and Archives (there is a charge for this service) or a maximum of 5 digital copies can be emailed to you. If you would like to use the images for publication or display please contact us at localhistory@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Title:
Millwall
Image Number:
#IHT/oh023
Copyright:
© THLHLA
Keywords:
Island History Trust Image Collection
Description:
Back alleys of Millwall cottages, 1930, showing open drains, broken paving and cramped conditions. This photograph was used as an example of poor housing conditions on the Island and published in the Isle of Dogs Housing Society brochure as part of an appeal for funds to provide better houses in the East End. The Society built St. Hubert's House in Janet Street in the 1930s. Donated by IOD Housing Society