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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

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

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

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

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

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

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] =

21.
A perspective view of [the] parade in St. James's Park the Treasury, the new buildings for the

Creator:
Maurer, John, active 1720-1742, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
published according to act of Parliament, 1754, for Stowes Survey.
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Page 181. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
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
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:
Titles engraved below image, in English and French., "An earlier state of this print was first listed in John Bowles's catalogue for 1753, in the series 'Perspective Views in and about London', p.44, number 19"--Curator's comments, British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: R,9.27., Plate from: A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark. London : Printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson [etc.], 1754-55., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., Plate numbered "5" beneath lower right corner of image., Folded to 25.5 x 24.5 cm; mounted to 32 x 26 cm., and Mounted on page 181 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:
W. Innys and J. Richardson, etc.
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Saint James's Park (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760,, Horse Guards (London, England : Building),, and Great Britain. Treasury
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, Parks, Government facilities, Soldiers, Parades & processions, Spectators, and Carriages & coaches
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]

22.
A general prospect of Vaux Hall Gardens shewing at one view the disposition of the whole gardens

Creator:
Miller, John, 1715-1790?, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 1751]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 110+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Bird's eye view over Vauxhall Gardens, with figures surrounding bandstand and the Prince of Wales's pavillion in centre, triumphal arches at right and supper boxes at either side of the gardens, the conical roof of the 'Elegant music room' at extreme left"--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Alternative Title:
General prospect of Vauxhall Gardens and Vüe d'etaillee des Jardins de Vaux Hall
Description:
Title from text below image., Later state, with publication line burnished from plate. For an earlier state published in 1751 by John Bowles, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.5465., Date of publication based on that of earlier state. See British Museum online catalogue., and Plate numbered "128" in upper right corner.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Vauxhall Gardens (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Gardens
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A general prospect of Vaux Hall Gardens shewing at one view the disposition of the whole gardens = Vüe d'etaillee des Jardins de Vaux Hall / [graphic]

23.
Bow Church [graphic]

Creator:
Nicholls, Sutton, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1754]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 10+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View of the church of St. Mary-le-Bow in Cheapside, London; figures and carriages on street in foreground; shops adjoining church to the left
Description:
Title from text etched within banner at top of image., Plate numbered "10" in lower right corner., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate from: Stow, J. A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark. London, Printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson [etc.], 1754-55.
Publisher:
Published according to act of Parliament, 1754, for Stowes Survey
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Stow, John, 1525?-1605. and St. Mary-le-Bow (Church : London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Churches and Carriages & coaches
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Bow Church [graphic]

24.
Buckingham House in St. James's Park [graphic]

Creator:
Nicholls, Sutton, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1754]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 13+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Buckingham House from outside the gates on to the park, without the fountain, a few elegantly dressed figures strolling around the yard, other figures outside gates in the park; an inscription on the building is lettered 'Sic Siti Laetantur Lares'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text etched within banner at top of image., Plate from: Stow, J. A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark. London, Printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson [etc.], 1754-55., and Plate numbered "22" in lower right corner.
Publisher:
Published according to act of Parliament, 1754, for Stowe's Survey
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Stow, John, 1525?-1605. and Buckingham Palace (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Houses
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Buckingham House in St. James's Park [graphic]

25.
Devonshire Square [graphic]

Creator:
Nicholls, Sutton, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1754]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 25+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Bird's eye view of the square; a statue in centre of square, trees surrounding outside of square, which is cobbled with diagonal paved paths running in towards statue; a sedan chair to its left and a carriage to the right; a few elegantly dressed figures in foreground"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text etched within banner at top of image., Plate from: Stow, J. A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark. London, Printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson [etc.], 1754-55., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., Plate numbered "21" in lower right corner., and Left half of sheet window mounted to 44 x 36 cm.; right half of sheet unmounted and previously folded over.
Publisher:
Published according to act of Parliament, 1754, for Stowes Survey
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Plazas
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Devonshire Square [graphic]

26.
Golden Square [graphic]

Creator:
Nicholls, Sutton, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1754]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 28+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Bird's eye view of the once fashionable Golden Square, after the alterations, showing a round lawn and central statue of George II with octagonal railings and lampstands, a sedan chair to the right, a carriage passing across central foreground, two further carriages travelling around the square"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text etched within banner at top of image., Plate from: Stow, J. A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark. London, Printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson [etc.], 1754-55., and Plate numbered "25" in lower right corner.
Publisher:
Published according to act of Parliament, 1754, for Stowe's Survey
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Plazas
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Golden Square [graphic]

27.
Newcastle House in Lincolns Inn Fields [graphic]

Creator:
Nicholls, Sutton, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1754]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 59+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Front of the building, with rusticated wall with balustrade and ball ornaments and two gates to front court; two carriages on street outside"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text etched within banner at top of image., Plate from: Stow, J. A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark. London, Printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson [etc.], 1754-55., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate numbered "15" in lower right corner., and Mounted on modern secondary support.
Publisher:
Published according to act of Parliament, 1754, for Stowes Survey
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Houses and Mansions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Newcastle House in Lincolns Inn Fields [graphic]

28.
The Monument [graphic]

Creator:
Nicholls, Sutton, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1754]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 57+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the Monument and surrounding square, off Fish Street Hill; a few figures in foreground, a carriage to the left"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text etched within banner at top of image., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., Plate from: Stow, J. A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark. London, Printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson [etc.], 1754-55., Two columns of text etched within scrolls in upper left and upper right corners: This pillar was set up in perpetual remēbrance of [the] most dreadfull burning of this city, Anno 1666 ..., and Plate numbered "1" in lower right corner.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Monument, The (London, England), Monuments & memorials, and Plazas
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Monument [graphic]

29.
Mary-La-Bonne [graphic]

Creator:
Parkyns, George Isham, approximately 1750-approximately 1820, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 January 1795]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 56+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View showing the west front of the old Marylebone Manor House; a wall separating grounds of house from street, next to a gat in the walls a woman carrying a basket on her head stops to talk with a man leaning on a bollard, in the left foreground a man sits on a bench talking with another man who stands gesturing and pointing towards two barrels"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from caption below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Reissue of Plate 7 from: Picturesque views of churches. London, 1791-1792. See British Museum online catalogue., The Lewis Walpole Library: From the Topographical Prints collection., and Mounted to 30 x 37 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 1, 1795, by T. Simpson, St. Paul's Church Yard, and Darling & Thompson, Gt. Newport Strt and Printed by I. Pushee
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Houses
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mary-La-Bonne [graphic]

30.
A view of the Foundling Hospital Vüe d'Hospital des Enfans Trouvès / [graphic] =

Creator:
Parr, Nathaniel, -1751, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, January 1753.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 27+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image and Later state, with added image elements. For an earlier state published in 1750 by R. Sayer, see
Abstract:
"View looking towards the hospital; a later state of the plate with the addition of the gates at the end of a wide driveway, lawned areas on either side with colonnades at the far ends; the countryside beyond the hospital now further built up with more roads and houses; the figures in the foreground the same as the earlier state"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe d'Hospital des Enfans Trouvès
Description:
Title from text below image., Plate numbered "10" in upper right corner., and Sheet numbered "58" in ink in upper right corner within plate mark.
Publisher:
Printed for R. Sayer, Map & Printseller facing Fetter Lane, Fleetstreet
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), London, and England.
Subject (Name):
Foundling Hospital (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Hospitals and Asylums
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the Foundling Hospital Vüe d'Hospital des Enfans Trouvès / [graphic] =

31.
To Sr. Hugh Smithson, bart. this view of the city of London, taken through one of the centers of

Creator:
Parr, Richard, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, 1747.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 134++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A view of London through one of the arches of Westminster Bridge, with boats on the Thames and lumber yards on the right; St Paul's in the distance on the right, and the prominent steeples of other churches lettered with a number for identification"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
This view of the city of London, taken through one of the centers of the arches of the new bridge at Westminster ...
Description:
Title from dedication engraved below image., Key with the names of the churches numbered within image is etched on either side of dedication., and Watermark.
Publisher:
Printed for J. Brindley, Bookseller to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in New Bond Str
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Westminster Bridge (London, England),, and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Churches and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > To Sr. Hugh Smithson, bart. this view of the city of London, taken through one of the centers of the arches of the new bridge at Westminster and engrav'd from a painting of Canaletti, is most humbly dedicated by his most obliged humble servant, John Brindley [graphic]

32.
Voornaamste gebouwen vande stadt Romen t'Amsterdam

Creator:
Ram, Johannes de, 1648-1693, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1690]
Call Number:
724 690R
Image Count:
59
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Views of Rome (including the Vatican City), London, Amsterdam, and Tangier
Description:
All engraved. and Bound in full contemporary calf, spine gilt, red morocco label. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Rome (Italy), Amsterdam (Netherlands), and Vatican City
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Voornaamste gebouwen vande stadt Romen t'Amsterdam

33.
A view of St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, from Conduit Street, London Vuë de l'Eglise de Saint

Published / Created:
[between 1750 and 1771]
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Page 155. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View on George Street, looking towards the square, St. George's Church on the right with large Corinthian portico, fat farmer driving sheep in street at center, sedan chair to right
Alternative Title:
View of Saint Georges Church, Hanover Square, from Conduit Street, London and Vuë de l'Eglise de Saint George dans le Carré de Hanover, prés du Côté Rue Conduit à Londres
Description:
Titles engraved below image, in English and French., Titled 'View of St. George's Church, Hannover Square, published by Jefferys' 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., Date range for publication based on publisher's street address and death date; Thomas Jefferys moved to the corner of Charing Cross in 1750 and died in 1771. See British Museum online catalogue., "Publish'd according to act of Parliamt."--Below image., For a variant state published by John Boydell, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.4534., Title in English and French, with publication line in English., Folded to 30.2 x 25.5 cm., and Tipped in at page 155 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 T. Jefferys, the corner of St. Martins Lane, Charing Cross
Subject (Geographic):
England, London, London (England), and London.
Subject (Name):
St. George's Church (Westminster, London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Church buildings, Plazas, Churches, City & town life, Sedan chairs, and Herders
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, from Conduit Street, London Vuë de l'Eglise de Saint George dans le Carré de Hanover, prés du Côté Rue Conduit à Londres. [graphic] =

34.
A view of the Foundling Hospital Vü̈e d'Hopital des Enfans Trouves. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[ca. 1750]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 14. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the hospital, from behind the gates at the end of the long approach; countryside scattered with villages and roads behind; figures in foreground and carriages approaching hospital; in foreground a tavern on the left and part of a walled garden on the right."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vü̈e d'Hopital des Enfans Trouves
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.4790., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Imperfect; plate number erased from upper right corner of sheet. Missing number supplied from impression in the British Museum., Plate numbered "4" in upper right corner., and Leaf 14 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck, near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Foundling Hospital (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Hospitals, Gates, Carriages & coaches, Taverns (Inns), Gardens, and Garden walls
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the Foundling Hospital Vü̈e d'Hopital des Enfans Trouves. [graphic] =

35.
A view of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea & the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens Vüe de l'Hòpital Royale

Published / Created:
[between 1750 and 1770]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 5. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A view of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea, with the river in the foreground, boats dotted on the water, and the Rotunda in Ranelaigh Gardens to the right of the hospital."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe de l'Hòpital Royale de Chelsea et de la Rotunde des Jardins de Ranelagh
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date range for publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1872,1012.5397., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Plate numbered "4" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 38 cm., and Leaf 5 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Royal Hospital (Chelsea, London, England), and Ranelagh Gardens (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Veterans' hospitals, Hospitals, Rivers, Gardens, Rotundas, Rowboats, and Sailboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea & the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens Vüe de l'Hòpital Royale de Chelsea et de la Rotunde des Jardins de Ranelagh. [graphic] =

36.
A view of the great fire works on account of [the] general peace exhibiting the curious piece of

Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, March 3, 1748.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 31+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
View of the great fireworks on account of [the] general peace
Description:
Title from caption below image., Text below title: This elegant piece of architecture is 410 long & 105 feet high, is embellish'd with statues of Justice, Prudence, Fortitude ..., and Sheet numbered "130" in ink in upper right corner.
Publisher:
Printed for Tho. Bowles in St. Pauls Church Yard & John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Fireworks
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the great fire works on account of [the] general peace exhibiting the curious piece of architecture erected on that occasion ... [graphic]

37.
A view of the hospital of Bethlehem Vü̈e de hopital de Bethlehem. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[ca. 1750]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 16. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View showing the north front of Bethlem Hospital, looking across the gardens; figures in foreground and on paths outside hospital."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
View of the hospital of Bethlem and Vü̈e de hopital de Bethlehem
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.4016., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Imperfect; plate number erased from upper right corner of sheet. Missing number supplied from impression in the British Museum., Plate numbered "5" in upper right corner., and Leaf 16 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck, near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Bethlem Royal Hospital (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Hospitals and Gardens
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the hospital of Bethlehem Vü̈e de hopital de Bethlehem. [graphic] =

38.
A view of the public fire works exhibited on occasion of the general peace concluded Oct. 7, 1748

Published / Created:
[1749]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 32+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View at night of the structure erected for the firework display in St James's Park in 1749, showing the fireworks in action."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a variant state
Alternative Title:
View of the public fireworks exhibited on occasion of the general peace concluded October 7, 1748
Description:
Title from caption below image., Date of publication from description of varaint state in the British Museum online catalogue., Variant (earlier?) state, showing fewer fireworks, of a print in the British Museum. See British Museum online catalogue., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Fireworks
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the public fire works exhibited on occasion of the general peace concluded Oct. 7, 1748 [graphic].

39.
An exact view of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary bridge

Published / Created:
[approximately 1758]
Call Number:
758.00.00.34++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
A broadside on London Bridge and its partial destruction by fire on 11 April 1758, with an account on the history of bridges on the site and an engraving of the view of London and the River Thames, with the remains of London Bridge in the centre above; engraved title above and letterpress title and text in two columns below
Alternative Title:
Chronological and historical account from the first building a bridge across the River Thames from London to Southwark ...
Description:
Title from etched text above the design., Letterpress caption title below image and above the two columns of text: A chronological and historical account from the first building a bridge across the River Thames from London to Southwark, 'till the late conflagration of the temporary bridge, the 11th of April, 1758., Titled 'An exact View of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary Bridge, 11th of April, 1758: with an historical account of ditto, sold by W. Herbert' 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., "Price one shilling plain. Colour'd eighteen pence.", Plate mark: 22 x 35 cm., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of price statement from bottom edge., and Mounted to: 57 x 38 cm.
Publisher:
Sold by William Herbert, under the Piazzas, on the remains of London-Bridge
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England), England, London, London., and London (England)
Subject (Name):
London Bridge (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Bridges, Ruins, Ships, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An exact view of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary bridge

40.
London and its environs about 1750 [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1750 and 1792]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Image Count:
81
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A collection of sixty-four prints (mostly engravings and etchings) showing views of London and its vicinity, including views of Chelsea with Ranelagh, Hampstead, Highgate from Upper Halloway, Old Bedham with the gardens in front, Whitehall with the gatehouse, Grosvenor Square, St. Mary's Church on the Strand with old Somerset House, The Royale Mews in Charing Cross, St. James's Square with the Round Pond, Covent Gardent, Royal Gardens of Somerset, Hampstead, and scarce views of Barnes and Richmond as well as views of Twickenham, and many other scenes in and around London in the later half of the 18th century
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., Thames River (England), Saint James's Park (London, England), Twickenham (London, England), and London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Parks, Gardens, and Hospitals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > London and its environs about 1750 [graphic].

41.
Panoramic view. Her Majesty Queen Caroline going in state to Saint Paul's Cathedral, 20 Novr. 1820

Published / Created:
1821.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 19. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Her Majesty Queen Caroline going in state to Saint Paul's Cathedral, 20 Novr. 1820
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
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821.
Subject (Topic):
Parades & processions, Carriages, Crowds, and Cheering
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Panoramic view. Her Majesty Queen Caroline going in state to Saint Paul's Cathedral, 20 Novr. 1820 [graphic].

42.
The Lord Mayor's Mansion House shewing the front of the house & the west side = Vüe de l'Hôtel du

Published / Created:
[not after 1764]
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 55+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
"View of the Mansion House looking down Cornhill and Lombard Street on the left, and also showing the west side of the building on the right; a grand carriage drawn by six horses passing front of building, many figures dotted across streets, a sedan chair crossing from the left"--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state of the same composition
Alternative Title:
Vüe de l'Hôtel du Lord Maire
Description:
Title from caption on separate sheet pasted below image., Terminal date of publication based on form of publisher's name in imprint. See British Museum online catalogue., Bottom portion of sheet with title and imprint has been trimmed, and the two resulting sheets pasted to a cardboard secondary support., The Lewis Walpole Library: From the Topographical Prints collection., and Mounted to 33 x 47 cm.
Publisher:
Printed for Jno. Bowles and Son, at the Black Horse in Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Mansions and Official residences
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Lord Mayor's Mansion House shewing the front of the house & the west side = Vüe de l'Hôtel du Lord Maire : qui comprend la façade et le côté occidental. [graphic]

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