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31.
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] =

32.
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] =

33.
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]

34.
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]

35.
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

36.
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].

37.
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]

38.
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]

39.
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] =

40.
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]

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