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Whitehall and Westminster. (From Aggas Map), (1881). Creator: UnknownWhitehall and Westminster. (From Aggas Map), (1881). Birds eye view, by cartographer Ralph Agas (c1540-1621), of Whitehall Palace in the village of Westminster on the River Thames
Whitehall, Looking Towards the Holbein Gateway, (1881). Creator: UnknownWhitehall, Looking Towards the Holbein Gateway, (1881). The Holbein Gate, entrance to the Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, then a village outside London
Westminster Bridge, (1881). Creator: UnknownWestminster Bridge, (1881). Bridge across the River Thames at Westminster in London, with the Abbey on the right. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places
Interior of the Chapel Royal (Banqueting House), Whitehall, (1881). Creator: UnknownInterior of the Chapel Royal (Banqueting House), Whitehall, (1881). The Banqueting House in Westminster, London, was designed by Inigo Jones and completed in 1622
Whitehall, from the River, (1881). Creator: UnknownWhitehall, from the River, (1881). The Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, then a village outside London, was the main residence of the English monarchs from 1530 until 1698
Whitehall Yard, (1881). Creator: UnknownWhitehall Yard, (1881). Goose-Pie House and Whitehall Yard in Westminster, London, from the street opposite Horse Guards. Goose-Pie House
The Holbein Gateway, Whitehall, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Holbein Gateway, Whitehall, (1881). The Holbein Gate, entrance to the Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, then a village outside London. The monumental gateway was constructed in 1531
York Place, (1881). Creator: UnknownYork Place, (1881). Map of a part of Westminster in London, showing York Place, Scotland Yard, the Eleanor Cross, The Strand and the River Thames
The Chinese Junk, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Chinese Junk, (1881). The Keying was the first Chinese junk to travel from China to Europe. She sailed from China around the Cape of Good Hope to the United States and Britain between 1846
The Lions Head at Button s. (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Lions Head at Button s. (1881). Letter box decorated with a lions head, at Buttons Coffee House on Russell Street, Westminster, London, and used for literary articles in the 18th century
Covent Garden Market, Looking Eastward, (1881). Creator: UnknownCovent Garden Market, Looking Eastward, (1881). Londons main fruit and vegetable market was established on the site of an old convent garden
The Church of St. Benet Fink, from an Old View, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Church of St. Benet Fink, from an Old View, (1897). Rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after it was destroyed by the Great Fire of London
Pulpit Hour-Glass, 1897. Creator: UnknownPulpit Hour-Glass, 1897. Hourglass used to measure sermons in church. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1897]
St. Pauls and Neighbourhood, (1897). Creator: UnknownSt. Pauls and Neighbourhood, (1897). Map based on Aggass plan of 1563, showing St Pauls Cathedral in the City of London. Also marked are the old city walls and Ludgate
Bridewell as Rebuilt after the Fire, from an old print, (1897). Creator: UnknownBridewell as Rebuilt after the Fire, from an old print, (1897). View of Bridewell as it was during the 18th century. Bridewell Palace
The Custom House - Time of Elizabeth, (c1872). Creator: UnknownThe Custom House - Time of Elizabeth, (c1872). The Custom House in the City of London, depicted during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). From Old and New London, Vol
The Temple in 1671. (From an old bird s-eye view in the inner temple), (1897). View showing the buildings and gardens at the Inns of Court known as Temple, one of the main legal districts in London
The Old Bank, Looking from the Mansion House, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Old Bank, Looking from the Mansion House, (1897). The Bank of England in the City of London. The Bank of England was originally housed in rented premises
Trial of the Pix, 1897. Creator: UnknownTrial of the Pix, 1897. Men taking part in the Trial of the Pyx at the headquarters of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in the City of London
The Figure in Panyer Alley, 1897. Creator: UnknownThe Figure in Panyer Alley, 1897. A stone monument, near St Pauls Cathedral in London, shows a boy seated on an upturned basket (or panyer), with the inscription: When ye have sought the City Round
Tombs of Knights Templars, 1870, (1897). Creator: UnknownTombs of Knights Templars, 1870, (1897). Effigies of knights in the Temple Church, London. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
The Old Coal Exchange, (c1872). Creator: UnknownThe Old Coal Exchange, (c1872). The original Coal Exchange in Lower Thames Street, City of London, opened in 1770. The second building on the site (seen here) dated from 1805
A Knight Templar, 1897. Creator: UnknownA Knight Templar, 1897. Member of the medieval order of Knights Templar. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1897]
Interior of Goldsmiths Hall, 1876, (1897). Creator: UnknownInterior of Goldsmiths Hall, 1876, (1897). Goldsmiths Hall, headquarters of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, one of the livery companies of the City of London
Richard Tarleton, The Actor, (1897) Creator: UnknownRichard Tarleton, The Actor, (1897). English actor Richard Tarlton (or Tarleton, died 1588), was the most famous clown of his time. His comic doggerel verse came to be known as Tarltons
Fleet Street, The Temple, Etc. (1897). Creator: UnknownFleet Street, The Temple, Etc. (1897). Map showing London as it was in the 16th century or so. On the right is Bridewell, on the banks of the Fleet River between Fleet Street and the River Thames
Broad Street and Cornhill Wards, 1897. Creator: UnknownBroad Street and Cornhill Wards, 1897. Map of part of the City of London from the mid 18th century, showing parish divisions
Hall of the Skinners Company, c1872. Creator: UnknownHall of the Skinners Company, c1872. Skinners Hall, Dowgate Hill, City of London, home of the Worshipful Company of Skinners. The building, designed by William Jupp, was constructed 1770-1790
Richard Burbage, (1897). Creator: UnknownRichard Burbage, (1897). English stage actor Burbage (1567-1619) was one of the most famous actors of the Globe Theatre in London
Interior of the Dukes Theatre, c1673, (1897). Creator: UnknownInterior of the Dukes Theatre, c1673, (1897). Performance of the The Empress of Morocco, at Dukes Theatre in London. The Dukes House, (later Dukes Theatre), was originally a tennis court
The Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784, (c1872). Creator: UnknownThe Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784, (c1872). The church of All-Hallows-the-Great in the City of London was rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren in 1684 after the previous church was
Old House Still Standing in Bolt Court, (1897). Creator: UnknownOld House Still Standing in Bolt Court, (1897). Dr Samuel Johnsons house near Fleet Street in the City of London. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
Chapel of Merchant Taylors School, c1872. Creator: UnknownChapel of Merchant Taylors School, c1872. Interior of the chapel at the school in Suffolk Lane, City of London, founded in 1561 by members of the Merchant Taylors Company
Theodore E. Hook, (1897). Creator: UnknownTheodore E. Hook, (1897). British writer and composer Theodore Edward Hook (1788-1841) is known for practical jokes, particularly the Berners Street hoax in 1810
Dyers Hall, c1830, (c1872). Creator: UnknownDyers Hall, c1830, (c1872). Dyers Hall, on the corner of College Street and Dowgate Hill, in the City of London, home of the Worshipful Company of Dyers. The building seen here was constructed c1770
The Royal Societys House in Crane Court, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Royal Societys House in Crane Court, (1897). The Royal Society, (also known as the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge), occupied Crane Court, Fleet Street
The Chamber in Lambeth Palace In Which the Lollards Were Confined, (c1878). Creator: UnknownThe Chamber in Lambeth Palace In Which the Lollards Were Confined, (c1878). The Lollards Tower, which dates from 1435 to 1440, was used as a prison in the 17th century
Sir R. Claytons House, Garden Front, (1897). Creator: UnknownSir R. Claytons House, Garden Front, (1897). Sir Robert Claytons house at No 8, Old Jewry, City of London. Clayton (1629-1707) was a British merchant banker, politician and Lord Mayor of London
The Door of Saddlers Hall, 1897. Creator: UnknownThe Door of Saddlers Hall, 1897. Entrance to the headquarters of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, one of the livery companies of the City of London
The Library of St. Paul s, 1897. Creator: UnknownThe Library of St. Paul s, 1897. Interior view of the library in St Pauls Cathedral in London. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
Execution of Tomkins and Challoner, (1897). Creator: UnknownExecution of Tomkins and Challoner, (1897). 19th century depiction of the hanging of Richard Challoner and Nathaniel Tomkins on 5 July 1643
Tower Street Ward, (c1872). Creator: UnknownTower Street Ward, (c1872). Map dating from 1773, of part of the City of London, showing Custom House and ships on the River Thames. From Old and New London, Vol
Introduction of Randolph to Ben Jonson at the Devil Tavern, (1897). Creator: UnknownIntroduction of Randolph to Ben Jonson at the Devil Tavern, (1897). 19th century depiction of poet Thomas Randolph (1605-1635) meeting playwright
John Wilkes, (1897). Creator: UnknownJohn Wilkes, (1897). Portrait of English journalist and radical MP John Wilkes (1762-1763). On several occasions the London mob rose in his support and the streets resounded to cries of Wilkes
No. 73, Cheapside, 1897. Creator: UnknownNo. 73, Cheapside, 1897. View of Old Mansion House in the City of London. It was built after a design by Christopher Wren for Sir William Turner who served as Lord Mayor in 1668-1669
The Scaffolding and Observatory on St. Pauls in 1848, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Scaffolding and Observatory on St. Pauls in 1848, (1897). Observation post built by officers of the Royal Engineers on top of the cross on St Pauls Cathedral in London
The Trumpet, afterwards the Duke of York, Shire Lane, 1778. Elias Ashmoles House, (1897). Two London buildings: the Trumpet Public House (above), later the Duke of York, in Shire Lane, the Strand
Nonsuch House, (c1872). Creator: UnknownNonsuch House, (c1872). Nonsuch House on old London Bridge was originally constructed in the Netherlands, taken apart and shipped to London in pieces in 1578