A mid 18th century view looking down the Thames towards Lambeth Palace seen in the background on the far left. Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Commons are seen on the right and Westminster Bridge is in the foreground. The bridge was designed by Charles Labelye and was opened in 1750 and was replaced by the present bridge in 1862. Printed for Robert Sayer, Map and Printseller, Fleet Street, c.1750
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Image type: | Engraving |
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Ref: | 03074 |
Identifier: | SP12/171/WES.1 |
Date: | c. 1750 |
#-Before 1850 #BRIDGES #Engraving #RIVERS AND WATERCOURSES #TRANSPORT #WATERLOO