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Plan of Westminster. (From Nordens Survey, taken in Queen Elizabeths Reign, 1593), (1881). Birds eye view, by cartographer John Norden (c1547-1625), of the village of Westminster on the River Thames
Chapel Royal, Whitehall, Exterior, (1881). Creator: UnknownChapel Royal, Whitehall, Exterior, (1881). The Banqueting House, designed by Inigo Jones and completed in 1622, was significant in English architecture as the first structure in the neo-classical
The King Street Gateway, Whitehall, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe King Street Gateway, Whitehall, (1881). The Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, then a village outside London, was the main residence of the English monarchs from 1530 until 1698
Queen Elizabeth, (1881). Creator: UnknownQueen Elizabeth, (1881). The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places
Whitehall in the Reign of Henry VIII, (1881). Creator: UnknownWhitehall in the Reign of Henry VIII, (1881). Map showing the Palace of Whitehall in the village of Westminster (now part of London), in the 16th century
Coaches: Reign of Queen Anne, (1881). Creator: UnknownCoaches: Reign of Queen Anne, (1881). Horse-drawn coaches dating from the reign (1702-1707) of Queen Anne of Great Britain (1665-1714)
Whitehall about 1650, (1881). Creator: UnknownWhitehall about 1650, (1881). The Palace of Whitehall at Westminster, then a village outside London, was the main residence of the English monarchs from 1530 until 1698
United Service Museum, (1881). Creator: UnknownUnited Service Museum, (1881). Interior of the Royal United Service Museum, Whitehall Yard, Westminster, London, showing Indian Armoury displays
Hungerford Suspension Bridge, 1850, (1881). Creator: UnknownHungerford Suspension Bridge, 1850, (1881). View of the bridge and boats on the River Thames in London, with Nelsons Column in the distance
The Scotch National Church, Crown Court, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Scotch National Church, Crown Court, (1881). Crown Court Church, named after a small courtyard nearby, was established near Covent Garden in London in 1711
Snuff-Box from Toms Coffee-House, (1881). Creator: UnknownSnuff-Box from Toms Coffee-House, (1881). Toms Coffee House snuffbox, said to have belonged to Thomas Haines, proprietor of Toms Coffee House, London
The Old Room at Evans s. (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Old Room at Evans s. (1881). Interior at Evanss Hotel and Supper Rooms at King Street in Covent Garden, London. Originally known as the Thomas Archer House, it was built by Thomas Archer in 1712
Covent Garden Theatre: Front in 1850, (1881). Creator: UnknownCovent Garden Theatre: Front in 1850, (1881). The facade of the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, London. The second theatre
Richs Glory, (1881). Creator: UnknownRichs Glory, (1881). Richs Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden, c1732. A satire on director and theatre manager John Richs new Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, Westminster, London
Interior of Drury Lane Theatre, 1804, (1881). Creator: UnknownInterior of Drury Lane Theatre, 1804, (1881). View from the stage of the third Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in Covent Garden, designed by Henry Holland and opened on 12 March 1794
Front of Old Drury Lane Theatre, (1881). Creator: UnknownFront of Old Drury Lane Theatre, (1881). View of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in Covent Garden. The facade on Bridges Street, added in 1775, gave the theatre its first on-street entrance
Drury Lane Celebrities, (1881). Creator: UnknownDrury Lane Celebrities, (1881). Portraits of British actors Thomas Betterton, David Garrick, Charles Macklin, Hannah Pritchard and Mary Robinson who all performed in the Drury Lane Theatre
The Arms of Tichborne, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Arms of Tichborne, (1881). Coat of arms dated 1688, from Tichborne Court in Holborn, London. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places
Middle Row, St. Giless, About 1838, (1881). Creator: UnknownMiddle Row, St. Giles s, About 1838, (1881). Street scene in London, with the church of St Giles in the Fields in the distance. On the right is a milkmaid carrying milk in pails
Duplicate of Franklins Press, (1881). Creator: UnknownDuplicate of Franklins Press, (1881). Franklins Press was said to have been used by American scientist, diplomat and politician Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Old Houses in Great Queen Street, South Side, 1850, (1881). Creator: UnknownOld Houses in Great Queen Street, South Side, 1850, (1881). Neoclassical terrace in Holborn, London. Famous residents include painter John Opie and playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan
King Theodores Monument, (1881). Creator: UnknownKing Theodores Monument, (1881). Monumental plaque in honour of Theodore, King of Corsica (1694-1756), at St Annes Church, Wardour Street, London
Gambles Shop-Bill, (1881). Creator: UnknownGambles Shop-Bill, (1881). Shop card, produced in the 1720s, in English and French for Ellis Gambles goldsmiths shop at the Golden Angel in Cranbourn Street
Leicester Square, about 1750, (1881). Creator: UnknownLeicester Square, about 1750, (1881). View of Leicester Square in Westminster, London, with equestrian statue of King George I. The square was laid out in 1670
Old Cockspur Street, (1881). Creator: UnknownOld Cockspur Street, (1881). The Phoenix Engine Fire Station in Cockspur Street, Westminster, London, as it might have looked in the late 18th century. Flames can be seen in the distance
Hungerford Market, from the Bridge, in 1850, (1881). Creator: UnknownHungerford Market, from the Bridge, in 1850, (1881). The new Hungerford Market near Charing Cross in London was built in Italianate style in 1831-1833
Old Charing Cross, (1881). Creator: UnknownOld Charing Cross, (1881). The Eleanor Cross erected in the 13th century by King Edward I in memory of his wife, Eleanor of Castile. It stood at what became known as Charing Cross in London
Exeter Change in 1826, (1881). Creator: UnknownExeter Change in 1826, (1881). The Royal Menagerie at the Exeter Exchange on the Strand in London. The menagerie occupied the upper floors of the building from 1773 until it was demolished in 1829
The Savoy in 1650, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Savoy in 1650, (1881). The Savoy Palace was built on the banks of the River Thames in the 13th century. In the 14th century it was the London home of John of Gaunt
Plan of Arundel and Essex Houses, (1881). Creator: UnknownPlan of Arundel and Essex Houses, (1881). In the Middle Ages Arundel House was the town house of the Bishops of Bath and Wells
Consistory Court, St. Saviours Church, 1820, (c1878). Creator: UnknownConsistory Court, St. Saviours Church, 1820, (c1878). St Saviours in Southwark, London, was originally St Mary Overies Church. Later known as St Saviour s, it became Southwark Cathedral in 1905
Mrs. Thrale, (c1878). Creator: UnknownMrs. Thrale, (c1878). Hester Lynch Thrale (born Hester Lynch Salusbury and after her second marriage becoming Hester Lynch Piozzi (1741-1821) was a Welsh-born diarist, author, and patron of the arts
The Southern Suburbs, (c1878). Creator: UnknownThe Southern Suburbs, (c1878). Landmarks in Southwark and Lambeth, south London: Sub-tropical garden in Battersea Park; St Thomas Hospital, St Saviours (Southwark Cathedral); Lambeth Palace
Mr. Dymoke, The Kings Champion, (1881). Creator: UnknownMr. Dymoke, The Kings Champion, (1881). The Dymoke family traditionally held the office of kings champion whose duties were to ride into Westminster Hall at the coronation banquet
William Pitt, (1881). Creator: UnknownWilliam Pitt, (1881). British statesman William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) became Prime Minister at the age of 24, making him the youngest to hold the office in British history
Ruins of the Houses of Parliament, (1881). Creator: UnknownRuins of the Houses of Parliament, (1881). Views of the Palace of Westminster in London after it was destroyed by fire in 1834: Interior of St Stephens Chapel, The Library, Cloisters, House of Lords
St. Stephens Chapel, 1830, (1881). Creator: UnknownSt. Stephens Chapel, 1830, (1881). St Stephens Chapel, in the old Palace of Westminster in London, served as the chamber of the House of Commons of England and of Great Britain from 1547 to 1834
Lord North, (1881). Creator: UnknownLord North, (1881). Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford (1732-1792), was Prime Minister of Great Britain. North formed a government in 1770 but resigned on March 27 1782
The Western Towers and Cloisters of Westminster Abbey, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Western Towers and Cloisters of Westminster Abbey, (1881). Two views of the abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, where the coronations and weddings of first English
The Chapel of the Pyx, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Chapel of the Pyx, (1881). The Pyx Chamber, one of the oldest surviving parts of Westminster Abbey in London. It was built c1070 and made into a treasury in the 13th century
View of St. Mary Overy, (c1878). Creator: UnknownView of St. Mary Overy, (c1878). St Mary Overie was the ancient priory church which became known as St Saviours Church, and is now Southwark Cathedral
Interior of St. Saviours Church, (c1878). Creator: UnknownInterior of St. Saviours Church, (c1878). St Saviours in Southwark, London, was originally St Mary Overies Church. Later known as St Saviour s, it became Southwark Cathedral in 1905
St. Annes, Soho, (1881). Creator: UnknownSt. Anne s, Soho, (1881). Saint Annes Church in Westminster in London, was consecrated in 1686. The original tower became unstable, and a replacement (shown here), designed by Samuel Pepys Cockerell
Drydens House, (1881). Creator: UnknownDrydens House, (1881). House lived in by poet and playwright John Dryden (1631-1700) at 44 Gerrard Street, Soho, London. The house was built c1681, with the front being rebuilt in 1793
An Invitation Card by Hogarth, (1881). Creator: UnknownAn Invitation Card by Hogarth, (1881). Card with drawing of a plate, knife and fork by William Hogarth (1697-1764), inviting a friend to dinner
The Site of Leicester Square, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe Site of Leicester Square, (1881). Map showing the countryside in what would later become Westminster, London. Roads marked include Haymarket and St Martins Lane
West View of the Old Church of St. Martin s-in-the-Fields; Pulled Down in 1721, (1881). The church of St Martin-in-the-Fields in London
The First Royal Academy; About 1740, (1881). Creator: UnknownThe First Royal Academy; About 1740, (1881). The Royal Academy of Arts in London was founded in 1768. Its first location, (shown here), was on Pall Mall in Westminster