This plan shows the intention to remove Bethlem ('Bedlam") Hospital and replace it with the 'London Amphitheatre' which would comprise at least 60 houses with gardens, stables and coach-houses suitable for 'Opulent Citizens'. This complex will be linked directly to the Royal Exchange via a 80-ft wide new street
Description:
Colored for reference with an explanation note at upper left. Following imprint beneath map: Price one shilling., Shows George Dance's scheme for the reconstruction of streets from the Bank north to Finsbury Square. The designs were only partly carried out. The 'London Amphitheatre' on the site of Bethlehem Hospital was built as Finsbury Circus in about 1812., Sheet trimmed to 37 x 30.8 cm, resulting in partial loss of imprint and price statement beneath map., and Tipped in opposite page 396 in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
Publisher:
Engrav'd & publish'd by John Luffman, No. 28, Little Bell Alley, Coleman Street
Subject (Geographic):
England, London, City of London (England), London (England), City of London., and London.
BEIN Purdy 155: Thomas Hardy's copy. Bookplate: From the library of Thomas Hardy, O.M., Max Gate. Signed in ms. on cover: Hardy. Ms. markings in red on map. Newspaper clipping (ca. 1907) with map of London railways pasted on inside cover. and Advertisements on inside cover.
