An Indian 'lascar' seaman at King George V Dock 1959 60.75/3 A man is balancing on

A man is balancing on the backs of three horses and the ring master is dressed as a clown

the ground floor of which was a food hall with counters for delicatessen

The hustings in front of St Paul's Church

a vibrant new area has sprung into existence providing commerce

An Indian 'lascar' seaman at King George V Dock 1959 60.75/3 A man is balancing onAn Indian 'lascar' seaman at King George V Dock. Sailors from India had been coming to Britain since the East India Company first recruited them in the 18th century. A community of Indian seamen grew up in the Docklands areas of Stepney, Poplar, Canning Town, and near the West and East India Docks.