The opening of London Bridge, 1831. Artist: Anon

The opening of London Bridge, 1831. Artist: Anon

1-239-006 - London Metropolitan Archives (London Picture Archive)/Heritage Images

The opening of London Bridge, 1831. Commemorative writing sheet showing the opening of Rennie's London Bridge by William IV and Queen Adelaide, 1831. Six images surround a pupil's calligraphy; a view of royal barges on the River Thames with crowds on the bank and St Paul's Cathedral behind, portraits of Queen Adelaide and William IV, the royal canopy on the bridge, the ascent of a hot-air balloon from the bridge, and London Bridge itself, below centre.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :
After
  1. Anon: :
Subject
  1. Queen Adelaide: German, British: Queen Consort of King William IV
  2. King William IV: English: King of Great Britain and Ireland
People Related
  1. John Rennie: British: Civil engineer

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

People Royalty

Locations & Buildings Bridges


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3740x4669
File Size : 51,159kb


Aliases

  1. 17453
  1. 0220002307
  1. 1-239-006
  1. 1239006
  1. 17453
  1. 2307
  1. A3

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