London Bridge from Custom House Quay. Watercolour. General view of Lower Thames Quay, with New London Bridge seen in the background. In the right foreground numerous fashionable groups, families and inviduals walk around the Quay as fishermen and other watermen work in dinghies, lighter boats and other rowing vessels. A number of masted ships are shown at anchor with their sails down. The water is calm and though thronging, the atmosphere is positive and serene. Negative number: 7876; 20391.
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Artist/Photographer/Maker
Samuel Owen
Date
1823 AD - 1825 AD
Image Number
002565
London Bridge from Custom House Quay: 19th century