Opening ceremony of the new London Bridge, 1831. Artist: Englemann, Graf and Co

Opening ceremony of the new London Bridge, 1831. Artist: Englemann, Graf and Co

1-619-555 - London Metropolitan Archives (London Picture Archive)/Heritage Images

Opening ceremony of the new London Bridge, 1831. The bridge was officially opened by King William IV and Queen Adelaide. In the foreground there are decorated barges on the River Thames packed full of figures and on the north bank crowds have gathered to watch the celebrations.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Englemann, Graf and Co, attributed to: : Engraver
After
  1. Joseph Nash: British; English: Artist, draughtsman, painter
People Related
  1. King William IV: English: King of Great Britain and Ireland
  2. Queen Adelaide: German, British: Queen Consort of King William IV

Medium
  1. Lithograph

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

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Locations & Buildings Bridges


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3479x1806
File Size : 18,408kb


Aliases

  1. 4428
  1. 0220004188
  1. 1-619-555
  1. 1619555
  1. 4428

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