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1. The inside of Westminster Abby Le neff de L'Abaie de Westminster / [graphic] =

Creator:: Bowles, Thomas, -1767, printmaker, artist, publisher
Published / Created:: published according to act of Parliament, Aug. 1, 1753.
Call Number:: Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:: Page 173. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Interior view of Westminster Abbey looking down the nave towards the organ, with groups of elegantly dressed figures in foreground
Alternative Title:: Inside of Westminster Abbey and Neff de L'Abaie de Westminster
Description:: Titles etched below image, in English and French., Titled 'The Inside of Westminster Abbey, by Bowles, 1753' in the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc, London, 1829., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark and mutilated on bottom edge, resulting in slight loss of imprint statement., Title in English and French, with remaining text in English., Folded to 28.3 x 23.7 cm; mounted to 32 x 26 cm., and Mounted on page 173 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
Publisher:: Printed for Tho. Bowles in St. Paul's Church Yard, John Bowles & Son in Cornhill, Rob. Sayer in Fleetstreet & H. Overton without Newgate
Subject (Geographic):: England, London, London (England), and London.
Subject (Name):: Westminster Abbey, and Westminster Abbey.
Subject (Topic):: Church buildings, Abbeys, Interiors, and Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The inside of Westminster Abby Le neff de L'Abaie de Westminster / [graphic] =

2. A view of London taken off Lambeth Church Veüe de Londres dessinè de dessus l'Eglize de Lambeth / [graphic] =

Creator:: Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:: 1752.
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 48+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A bird's eye view of London with the river to the left and Lambeth Church and grounds in the foreground, St Paul's can be seen in the distance."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Veüe de Londres dessinè de dessus l'Eglize de Lambeth
Description:: Titles from text below image, in English and French., Sheet trimmed to plate mark on right and left edges., "Price 1 s."--Following imprint., "No. 24."--Lower right corner., The Lewis Walpole Library: From the Topographical Prints collection., and Numbered in ink in a contemporary hand in lower left corner of sheet: D-282.
Publisher:: Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Boydell engraver, at Unicorn the corner of Queen Street, Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):: Thames River (England),, London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):: St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Rivers and Churches
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A view of London taken off Lambeth Church Veüe de Londres dessinè de dessus l'Eglize de Lambeth / [graphic] =

3. A view of Privy-Garden, Westminster Veüe du Privy-Garden à Westminster / [graphic] =

Creator:: Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:: 1751.
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 119+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View along the Banqueting House in Whitehall towards Westminster Abbey (seen in reverse)."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Veüe du Privy-Garden à Westminster
Description:: Title from caption below image., "Price 1 s."--Following imprint., "No. 33"--Lower right corner., and Watermark: G.R.
Publisher:: Publish'd according to act of Parliament, & sold by J. Boydell, engraver at the Unicorn, the corner of Queen Street, Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):: Gardens
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Privy-Garden, Westminster Veüe du Privy-Garden à Westminster / [graphic] =

4. A view taken near Battersea Church, looking towards Chelsea [graphic]

Creator:: Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:: 1752.
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 14+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View on the river at Battersea; the church on the right; in right foreground boats grouped around pier; Chelsea in distance on the left."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state of the same composition
Description:: Title from text below image., Reissue of a print published in 1750 by J. Boydell. See British Museum online catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., "Price 1 s."--Following imprint., "No. 6"--Lower right corner., and Window mounted to 34 x 54 cm.
Publisher:: Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Boydell, engraver at the Unicorn, corner of Queen Street, Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):: Battersea (London, England),, Thames River (England),, London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):: Rivers, Churches, and Boats
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A view taken near Battersea Church, looking towards Chelsea [graphic]

5. A view up the Thames, between Richmond and Islesworth [graphic]

Creator:: Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1750]
Call Number:: Topos Su962 no. 13+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View on the Thames; stately homes line opposite bank of the river; people fishing or walking along riverside path in right foreground, behind them farmers stack hay; a barge, and smaller boats in river."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from text below image., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., "No. 1"--Lower right corner., and Watermark.
Publisher:: Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Boydell, Engraver at the Unicorn, the corner of Queen Street, Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):: Thames River (England),, London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):: Houses, Rivers, and Barges
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A view up the Thames, between Richmond and Islesworth [graphic]

6. St. Stephen Walbrook [graphic]

Creator:: Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:: 1750.
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 95+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Interior of the church in London; Corinthian columns supporting ceiling with dome; elegantly dressed figures in otherwise open space; in rococo proscenium with title on banderole below."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Saint Stephen Walbrook
Description:: Title from caption etched within banner below image., "Price 1 s."--Following imprint., "No. 41."--Lower right corner., and Sheet numbered "41" in a contemporary hand in lower right corner.
Publisher:: Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Boydell Engraver at the Globe near Durham Yard in the Strand
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):: Churches and Naves
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > St. Stephen Walbrook [graphic]

7. A perspective view of the Royal Hospital at Greenwich [graphic]

Creator:: Cole, Benjamin, 1696 or 7-1783, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1756?]
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 132++
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title from text below image., Questionable date of publication from manuscript annotation in pencil on similar print in The Lewis Walpole Library. See Lewis Walpole Library call no.: Topos L847 no. 120+., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark on left edge.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Name):: Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich,
Subject (Topic):: Hospitals
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of the Royal Hospital at Greenwich [graphic]

8. The east prospect of the abby of St. Peter & of the parish church of St. Margaret, Westminster [graphic]

Creator:: Cole, Benjamin, 1696 or 7-1783, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1756?]
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 120+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Alternative Title:: East prospect of the abbey of St. Peter & of the parish church of St. Margaret, Westminster
Description:: Title from text below image. and Questionable date of publication from manuscript annotation in pencil at bottom on sheet.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Name):: Westminster Abbey, and St. Margaret's Church (Westminster, London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Churches and Abbeys
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The east prospect of the abby of St. Peter & of the parish church of St. Margaret, Westminster [graphic]

9. The south east prospect of Westminster Bridge [graphic]

Creator:: Cole, Benjamin, 1696 or 7-1783, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1760]
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 142++
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View of the bridge from mid-stream on the Thames; the City Barge and other boats in foreground, Westminster Abbey beyond bridge to the right, and Lambeth House further along the riverbank to the left"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from text below image., Publisher and date of publication from that of the volume in which print appears., Plate from: Maitland, W. The history and survey of London from its foundation to the present time ... London : Printed for T. Osborne, 1760., Six columns of descriptive text, three on each side of title, etched below image., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:: T. Osborne
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., Westminster Bridge (London, England),, and London (England)
Subject (Topic):: Bridges and Rivers
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The south east prospect of Westminster Bridge [graphic]

10. A correct representation of Her Majestey Queen Caroline returning from the House of Lords, 1820 [graphic]

Creator:: Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately 1820]
Call Number:: Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Page 19. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A procession of Queen Caroline on a carriage through central London, with six horses pulling the carriage to the left, followed by another coach, two cavalries in the right foreground, the public along the street in the background, all cheering towards the Queen."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted on page 19 of: George Humphrey shop album.
Publisher:: Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street, London
Subject (Geographic):: London (England)
Subject (Name):: Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821.
Subject (Topic):: Parades & processions, Carriages, Crowds, Cheering, and Cavalry
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A correct representation of Her Majestey Queen Caroline returning from the House of Lords, 1820 [graphic]

11. Admodum Reverendis, Amplissimis, Clarissimisq. Viris, Curatoribus ex Authoritate Senatus delegatis ad extruenda Quinquaginta illa Templa qua Hortante et Auspicante Annâ faelicis Piaeq. memoriae Reginâ Londini instaurari caeperunt, prospectum hunc Templi Stae. Mariae in vico dicto the Strand [graphic]

Creator:: Harris, John, active 1680-1739 or 1740, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1717]
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 140++
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View of the Church of St Mary-le-Strand, showing the statue of St Anne on the Portico, with further statues in the niches on the south side; elegantly dressed figures on Strand around church, a sedan chair and a carriage on the right"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Prospectum hunc Templi Stae. Mariae in vico dicto the Strand
Description:: Title from text below image., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., "Debito Obsequio D.D. Jacobus Gibbs Architectus"--Below title, lower right corner., and Watermark.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Name):: St. Mary le Strand (Church : London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Churches, Carriages & coaches, and Sedan chairs
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Admodum Reverendis, Amplissimis, Clarissimisq. Viris, Curatoribus ex Authoritate Senatus delegatis ad extruenda Quinquaginta illa Templa qua Hortante et Auspicante Annâ faelicis Piaeq. memoriae Reginâ Londini instaurari caeperunt, prospectum hunc Templi Stae. Mariae in vico dicto the Strand [graphic]

12. St. Clements Church in the Strand [graphic]

Creator:: Kip, Johannes, 1653-1722, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:: [not before 1722]
Call Number:: Drawer Topos L847 no. 146
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The south prospect of the Church of St. Clement's Danes in the Strand; with complete tower and spire; figures in foreground including street traders and a stationary carriage on the left"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Saint Clements Church in the Strand
Description:: Title from text above image., State with a strip added at the top to show the alterations to the tower and steeple. See British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., Dedication below image: To [the] Rt. Honble. Brownlow Caecill Earl of Exeter ... this plate is humbly dedicated by John Kip., and Sheets trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:: Printed and sold by I. Smith in Exeter Change in the Strand
Subject (Geographic):: London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):: St. Clement Danes (Church : London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Churches
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > St. Clements Church in the Strand [graphic]

13. South front of St. Mary's Church, Strand [graphic].

Creator:: Malton, Thomas, 1748-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:: [10 December 1796]
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 83+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View of the south front of the Church of St Mary-le-Strand; a carriage passing to the left, the edge of Somerset House on the left"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: South front of Saint Mary's Church, Strand
Description:: Title from caption below image., Printmaker from British Museum online catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate from: A picturesque tour through the cities of London and Westminster. London: T. Malton, 1792 [i.e. 1802]., and Window mounted to 49 x 35 cm.
Publisher:: Publish'd Decr. 10th, 1796, by T. Malton
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):: Churches
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > South front of St. Mary's Church, Strand [graphic].

14. South front of the Royal Exchange [graphic].

Creator:: Malton, Thomas, 1748-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:: [5 November 1798]
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 69+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View looking down the street towards St Paul's Cathedral, the dome of which rises in the distance, the Exchange on the right; elegantly dressed figures, street traders and carriages in street"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from caption below image., Printmaker from British Museum online catalogue., Imprint from impression in the British Museum., Plate from: A picturesque tour through the cities of London and Westminster. London: T. Malton, 1792 [i.e. 1802]., and Sheet trimmed with loss of imprint statement.
Publisher:: Published Novr. 5th, 1798, by T. Malton
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):: Commercial facilities and Arcades (Architectural components)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > South front of the Royal Exchange [graphic].

15. The Mansion House from Cornhill [graphic].

Creator:: Malton, Thomas, 1748-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately 1800]
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 54+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title from caption below image., Printmaker, publisher and approximate date of publication from similar prints in The Lewis Walpole Library. Cf. Lewis Walpole Library Topos L847 no. 53+., Description based on imperfect impression; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of imprint., Probably a plate from: A picturesque tour through the cities of London and Westminster. London: T. Malton, 1792 [i.e. 1802]., The Lewis Walpole Library: From the Topographical Prints collection., and Window mounted to 48 x 36 cm.
Publisher:: T. Malton?
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):: Mansions and Official residences
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The Mansion House from Cornhill [graphic].

16. The Tower [graphic].

Creator:: Malton, Thomas, 1748-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:: [22 May 1799]
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 105+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View of the Tower of London from the river, looking east; a few boats by quay in front, some with tall masts, smaller boats in foreground"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from caption below image., Printmaker from British Museum online catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate from: A picturesque tour through the cities of London and Westminster. London: T. Malton, 1792 [i.e. 1802].
Publisher:: Published May 22nd, 1799, by T. Malton
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):: Piers & wharves and Castles & palaces
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The Tower [graphic].

17. West front of the Mansion House [graphic].

Creator:: Malton, Thomas, 1748-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 January 1798]
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 53+
Image Count:: 1
Abstract:: "View from the street of the grand west front, the north front with portico not in view; elegantly dressed figures in foreground"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from caption below image., Printmaker from British Museum online catalogue., Imprint from impression in the British Museum., Plate from: A picturesque tour through the cities of London and Westminster. London: T. Malton, 1792 [i.e. 1802]., The Lewis Walpole Library impression: sheet trimmed with loss of imprint statement., The Lewis Walpole Library: From the Topographical Prints collection., and Window mounted to 48 x 36 cm.
Publisher:: Published Jany. 1st, 1798, by T. Malton
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):: Mansions and Official residences
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > West front of the Mansion House [graphic].

18. The Mansion House

Creator:: Maurer, John, active 1720-1742, artist
Published / Created:: publish'd according to act of Parliament, April 18th, 1750.
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 52+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View of the Mansion House looking towards Lombard Street and Cornhill, built on the site of the Stocks Market; a heavy portico in front with Corinthian pillasters uniting bays between first and second storeys, a balustrade above third storey, a large extrusion rises beyond front of building to heighten the ceiling in a section of the building; staffage lively including a decorative carriage and street traders"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from text below image. and Text below image, on either side of title: This magnificent building was begun to be erected in the year 1739 ...
Publisher:: Sold by T. Major at the Golden Head in West Street, the upper end of Little St. Martin's Lane
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Name):: Mansion House (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Mansions and Official residences
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The Mansion House

19. A perspective view of [the] parade in St. James's Park the Treasury, the new buildings for the Horse Guards, and His Majesty going to the House of Lords = Vüe de la parade dans le Parc de St. James : le Treser, le nouveau batiment de Gardes a Cheval, et la procession du Roy allant a la Chambre des Seigneurs / [graphic]

Creator:: Maurer, John, active 1720-1742, printmaker
Published / Created:: [not before 1764]
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 78+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View in the park with spectators watching the parade, as George II makes his way to the House of Lords, showing the Horse Guards and the Treasury"--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state of the same composition
Alternative Title:: Vüe de la parade dans le Parc de St. James : le Treser, le nouveau batiment de Gardes a Cheval, et la procession du Roy allant a la Chambre des Seigneurs
Description:: Title from caption below image., Date of publication based on the separation of John and Carington Bowles's names in imprint statement. See British Museum online catalogue., Later state of a print originally published in 1753. See British Museum online catalogue., and Plate numbered "35" in upper right corner.
Publisher:: Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhil [sic], & Carington Bowles in St. Pauls Church Yard
Subject (Geographic):: England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):: Parks and Parades & processions
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of [the] parade in St. James's Park the Treasury, the new buildings for the Horse Guards, and His Majesty going to the House of Lords = Vüe de la parade dans le Parc de St. James : le Treser, le nouveau batiment de Gardes a Cheval, et la procession du Roy allant a la Chambre des Seigneurs / [graphic]

20. A perspective view of the Temple next the river side Vüe de Temple à costé de la riviere / [graphic] =

Creator:: Maurer, John, active 1720-1742, printmaker
Published / Created:: according to act of Parliament, 1741.
Call Number:: Topos L847 no. 102+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "View looking across the Temple onto the River Thames beyond; elegantly dressed figures in foreground, a carriage on the left and a sedan chair on the right"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Vüe de Temple à costé de la riviere
Description:: Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Plate numbered "29" in upper right corner., and Window mounted to 37 x 52 cm.
Publisher:: Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):: London (England)
Subject (Topic):: Carriages & coaches and Sedan chairs
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of the Temple next the river side Vüe de Temple à costé de la riviere / [graphic] =