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31. 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]

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 George dans le Carré de Hanover, prés du Côté Rue Conduit à Londres. [graphic] =

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 de Chelsea et de la Rotunde des Jardins de Ranelagh. [graphic] =

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 architecture erected on that occasion ... [graphic]

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 [graphic].

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].