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1.
Frost Fair ephemera collection

Published / Created:
[1814]
Call Number:
646 814 F939
Image Count:
5
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
A collection of four Frost fair keepsakes in letterpress printed at the 1814 Frost Fair held on the River Thames, London, when it froze over in February 1814. Two of the pieces include poems on the subject of the frozen ice and Also with one engraved sheet of green paper printed with two small engraved plates; on the top, a circular image showing the coat of arms of England surrounded by flags and emblems of military and navel strength, and below, "The Lord's Prayer. Printed on the Thames, during the Frost, Feby. 5th 1814" with the text in very small font engraved within a star
Description:
Collection title devised by cataloger. and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., Thames River., and Thames River (England)
Subject (Topic):
Fairs, Freezes (Meteorology), Environmental conditions, Coats of arms, National emblems, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Frost Fair ephemera collection

2.
View of Westminster Hall and Bridge [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1810]
Call Number:
Quarto 646 808 M58 v.3
Collection Title:
V. 3 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the Thames from Lambeth, with Westminster Hall on the opposite shore at the left, and Westminster Bridge at the right; in the foreground to the left men raise the sails of a boat, to their right a number of people hurry towards the river."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate numbered in upper right, above image: Plate 104., and Plate from: Microcosm of London. London : R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, No. 101 Strand, [1808-1810?], v. 3, opposite page 278.
Publisher:
Pub. Feb. 1, 1810, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
Westminster Bridge (London, England), Thames River (England), London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Westminster Hall (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Waterfronts, Buildings, Bridges, Rivers, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > View of Westminster Hall and Bridge [graphic]

3.
Easterly winds, or, Scudding under bare poles [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 10 May 1810]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.1
Collection Title:
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Two Thames watermen pull a pair-oar wherry towards riverside stairs, much amused at the effects of the wind on a fat 'cit' and a pretty young woman whom he is leading out of the boat. His hat and wig blow off, as does her hat, while her parasol is blown inside out. Other fat and elderly grotesques on the stairs (right) chase hats and wigs. Two comely young women sit in the stern (left). The houses by the stairs are ancient and small. The river is wide; on the opposite side (left) are buildings closely grouped round a large church, and suggesting Southwark."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Alternative Title:
Scudding under bare poles
Description:
Title etched below image., Reissue, with imprint burnished from plate., Publisher and date of publication from earlier state with the imprint "Pubd. May 10th, 1810, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside." Cf. No. 11620 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., Also issued separately., "Price one shilling coloured.", Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Design was previously etched in nearly identical form on a different plate. For this earlier version published 10 April 1810 by Thomas Tegg, see: Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, page 186., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 24.8 x 34.7 cm, on sheet 25.6 x 41.8 cm., and Leaf 1 in volume 1.
Publisher:
Thomas Tegg
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England)
Subject (Topic):
Boats, Rivers, and Winds
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Easterly winds, or, Scudding under bare poles [graphic]

4.
Easterly winds, or, Scudding under bare poles [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 10 May 1810]
Call Number:
810.05.10.01+
Collection Title:
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Two Thames watermen pull a pair-oar wherry towards riverside stairs, much amused at the effects of the wind on a fat 'cit' and a pretty young woman whom he is leading out of the boat. His hat and wig blow off, as does her hat, while her parasol is blown inside out. Other fat and elderly grotesques on the stairs (right) chase hats and wigs. Two comely young women sit in the stern (left). The houses by the stairs are ancient and small. The river is wide; on the opposite side (left) are buildings closely grouped round a large church, and suggesting Southwark."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Alternative Title:
Scudding under bare poles
Description:
Title etched below image., Reissue, with imprint burnished from plate., Publisher and date of publication from earlier state with the imprint "Pubd. May 10th, 1810, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside." Cf. No. 11620 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., Also issued separately., "Price one shilling coloured.", Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Design was previously etched in nearly identical form on a different plate. For this earlier version published 10 April 1810 by Thomas Tegg, see: Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, page 186., and Watermark: J. Whatman.
Publisher:
Thomas Tegg
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England)
Subject (Topic):
Boats, Rivers, and Winds
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Easterly winds, or, Scudding under bare poles [graphic]

5.
A view of London from the Thames taken opposite the Adelphi / [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 November 1809]
Call Number:
Quarto 646 808 M58 v.3
Collection Title:
V. 3 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the Thames, with the Adelphi at far left on opposite shore, St Paul's in mid-distance, Blackfriars Bridge to its right and the steam engine at the York Buildings waterworks on the far right."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate numbered in upper right, above image: Plate 89., and Plate from: Microcosm of London. London : R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, No. 101 Strand, [1808-1810?], v. 3, opposite page 279.
Publisher:
Pub. Novr. 1st, 1809, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
Blackfriars Bridge (London, England), Thames River (England), London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England), and York-Buildings Company,
Subject (Topic):
Waterfronts, Buildings, Bridges, Rivers, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of London from the Thames taken opposite the Adelphi / [graphic]

6.
Custom House from the River Thames / [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 August 1808]
Call Number:
Quarto 646 808 M58 v.1
Collection Title:
V. 1 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View from the river of the Custom House, with boats by the quay in front and cranes lining the edge of the quay; a small row boat in foreground, the Tower just visible in the distance at the far right."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate numbered in upper right, above image: Plate 29., and Plate from: Microcosm of London. London : R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, No. 101 Strand, [1808-1810?], v. 1, opposite page 217.
Publisher:
Pub. 1 Augt. 1808 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Customhouses, Piers & wharves, Ships, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Custom House from the River Thames / [graphic]

7.
Ciuitatis Westmonasteriensis pars [graphic]

Creator:
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1800?]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.4 pt.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Westminster from the river; view of Westminster abbey taken from mid-stream, with the Parliament on the left the Hall and Westminster stairs in the centre; boats in the foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched at top of plate., Initial letters of printmaker's name in signature form a monogram., Restrike (probably retouched) of a print originally published in 1647 as part of a series of eight. See Adams., Approximate publication date from Adams, who notes that printsellers such as Laurie & Whittle were selling impressions on wove paper of the prints in this series at the turn of the 19th century. Decades earlier, the publishers Sayer and Bennett had offered impressions "on very good paper" in their 1775 catalogue, writing that the original plates had been "carefully cleaned" (that is, the worn lines had likely been re-engraved)., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with some loss of image from right and left sides., Mounted to 20.5 x 27.2 cm., and Mounted before page 175 in volume 4 part 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England), and London (England)
Subject (Name):
Westminster Abbey,, Westminster Hall (London, England),, and Westminster Palace (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Capitols, Abbeys, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Ciuitatis Westmonasteriensis pars [graphic]

8.
Palatium Regis prope Londinum, vulgo White-hall [graphic].

Creator:
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1800?]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.4 pt.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of buildings of Whitehall Palace from the river, from an inlet of the Thames in Lambeth Marsh; boats in the foreground, Banqueting House in the background."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched at top of plate., Restrike (probably retouched) of a print by Hollar that was originally published in 1647 as part of a series of eight. See Adams., Approximate publication date from Adams, who notes that printsellers such as Laurie & Whittle were selling impressions on wove paper of the prints in this series at the turn of the 19th century. Decades earlier, the publishers Sayer and Bennett had offered impressions "on very good paper" in their 1775 catalogue, writing that the original plates had been "carefully cleaned" (that is, the worn lines had likely been re-engraved)., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with some loss of image from right and left sides., Mounted to 20.9 x 27.1 cm., and Mounted after page 172 in volume 4 part 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England), and London (England)
Subject (Name):
Whitehall Palace (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Castles & palaces, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Palatium Regis prope Londinum, vulgo White-hall [graphic].

9.
[View of the Thames from the terrace of Somerset House] [art original].

Published / Created:
[18th century?]
Call Number:
LWL Ptg. 101 Framed, on view in Long Hall
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A panoramic view towards St. Paul’s Cathedral includes a low horizon punctuated by Wren church steeples and a large expanse of cloudy sky. Fashionable figures stroll on the terrace of Somerset house while the river bustles with boats
Description:
Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal. and In the manner of Antonio Joli and formerly attributed to both him and Samual Scott.
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [View of the Thames from the terrace of Somerset House] [art original].

10.
Entrance to the Tower by water [art original].

Creator:
Sheperd, Thomas Hosmer, 1793-1864, artist
Published / Created:
[1825?]
Call Number:
Quarto 646 821 B358
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view from the river of the gate at the base of the Tower of London, with a view of part of the Bloody Tower
Description:
Title in black ink below image. and Artist from penciled annotation at the bottom right below image.
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England), England, and London
Subject (Name):
Tower of London (London, England)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Entrance to the Tower by water [art original].

11.
The marine car & sea horses exhibited on the Thames & at Vauxhall in 1794 [graphic].

Published / Created:
[approximately 1794]
Call Number:
794.00.00.07
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In the foreground a car filled with passengers is pulled through the waves on the Thames by a pair of horses; other sailboats and rowboats sail in the same direction. In the distance is a cityscape of London and a bridge
Alternative Title:
Marine car and sea horses exhibited on the Thames and at Vauxhall in 1794
Description:
Title from text below image., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Mounted.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Vauxhall Gardens (London, England) and Thames River (England)
Subject (Topic):
Bridges, Boats, Cityscapes, and Crowds
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The marine car & sea horses exhibited on the Thames & at Vauxhall in 1794 [graphic].

12.
Happy Jerry [graphic].

Published / Created:
[10 May 1793]
Call Number:
793.05.10.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Boatman on riverbank with bridge and buildings behind being greeted by sailor and city gent and "A Thames waterman who thought himself betrayed by his wife and friend is reunited with both, who take his hands, the woman on the left in man's dress, having looked for him throughout the world; on a wharf with oars propped against the walls of a house to left, a boat moored nearby and a bridge in the background."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state
Description:
Title engraved below image., Four columns of verse below title: I was the pride of all the Thames ..., Numbered '295' beneath lower left corner of image., and Print was reissued by Laurie & Whittle in 1794; see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 2010,7081.1120.
Publisher:
Published 10th May 1793 by Robt. Sayer & Co., Fleet Street, London
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England), England, Thames River., Great Britain., and Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Boaters (Persons), Sailors, Men's clothing, Friends, and Bridges
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Happy Jerry [graphic].

13.
London and its environs about 1750 [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1750 and 1792]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Image Count:
81
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A collection of sixty-four prints (mostly engravings and etchings) showing views of London and its vicinity, including views of Chelsea with Ranelagh, Hampstead, Highgate from Upper Halloway, Old Bedham with the gardens in front, Whitehall with the gatehouse, Grosvenor Square, St. Mary's Church on the Strand with old Somerset House, The Royale Mews in Charing Cross, St. James's Square with the Round Pond, Covent Gardent, Royal Gardens of Somerset, Hampstead, and scarce views of Barnes and Richmond as well as views of Twickenham, and many other scenes in and around London in the later half of the 18th century
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., Thames River (England), Saint James's Park (London, England), Twickenham (London, England), and London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Parks, Gardens, and Hospitals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > London and its environs about 1750 [graphic].

14.
[Scene at Twickenham] [art original]

Creator:
Laporte, John, 1761-1839, artist
Published / Created:
[1785]
Call Number:
LWL Ptg. 153 Framed, UFS Rack 1C-D
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene along the Thames River in Twickenham with modest functional structures on the wooded banks bustling with activity. Barges with sails float on the water. A man leads two horses from the shore while other horses ford the river. A man with a companion pushes a wheelbarrow while a family strolls in the middle distance. On the far shore smoke billows from a chimney stack among a cluster of buildings
Alternative Title:
Wooded river landscape and Thames at Twickenham
Description:
Title, artist and date on brass plate on frame: Scene at Twickenham by J. Laporte. 1785., Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal: A wooded river landscape, traditionally identified as The Thames at Twickenham., and Signed lower left: J. Laporte 1785.
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England), and Twickenham (London, England)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Scene at Twickenham] [art original]

15.
A general view of the city of London, next the River Thames Vüe générale de la ville de Londres

Published / Created:
[between 1751 and 1770]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 20. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Bird's eye view of London; the Tower on the right, old London Bridge in the centre with the Monument to its right, St Paul's beyond, Westminster Abbey in the distance at the left; a reduced copy of a print by Bowles."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe générale de la ville de Londres qui comprend la partie la plus voisine de la Tamise
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Probably a later state, with slight alterations to the plate numbering. For a state with "No. 1" in upper right corner and no number in upper left corner, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0710.4904., Date range for publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of the city of London and public buildings therein, accurately engraved from the originals taken on the spot", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 86, no. 8., Plate numbered "No. 1" in upper left corner and "1" in upper right corner., Watermark: Curteis & Son 1806., and Leaf 20 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England),, London Bridge (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Tower of London (London, England),, St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),, and Westminster Abbey,
Subject (Topic):
Monument, The (London, England), Cathedrals, Bridges, Monuments & memorials, Rivers, Boats, and Sailing ships
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A general view of the city of London, next the River Thames Vüe générale de la ville de Londres qui comprend la partie la plus voisine de la Tamise. [graphic] =

16.
A view of the Royal Hospital at Greenwich Vü̈e de l'Hôpital Royale de Greenwich. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[between 1750 and 1770]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 18. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Greenwich Hospital from the River Thames; a variety of boats in foreground including the back-end of a large sailing ship on the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vü̈e de l'Hôpital Royale de Greenwich
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date range for publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0710.4900., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Imperfect; plate number mostly erased from upper right corner of sheet. Missing number supplied from impression in the British Museum., Plate numbered "3" in upper right corner., Watermark: 1804., and Leaf 18 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich,
Subject (Topic):
Hospitals, Boats, and Sailing ships
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the Royal Hospital at Greenwich Vü̈e de l'Hôpital Royale de Greenwich. [graphic] =

17.
A view of London and Westminster, &c. from One Tree Hill, in Greenwich Park Vü̈e de Londres, de

Published / Created:
[between 1750 and 1770]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 17. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of London from the park, elegantly dressed figures on hill in foreground, the observatory on a hill to the left, the Old Royal Naval College at the end of the park and the Thames and the City of London beyond."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vü̈e de Londres, de Westminster, &c. du côte de la montagne appellée One-Tree Hill dans le Parc de Greenwich
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date range for publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0710.4901., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Imperfect; plate number mostly erased from upper right corner of sheet. Missing number supplied from impression in the British Museum., Plate numbered "1" in upper right corner., Watermark: 1804., and Leaf 17 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Westminster (London, England), Thames River (England),, Greenwich Park (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich, and Royal Observatory, Greenwich,
Subject (Topic):
Parks, Hospitals, Hills, and Astronomical observatories
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of London and Westminster, &c. from One Tree Hill, in Greenwich Park Vü̈e de Londres, de Westminster, &c. du côte de la montagne appellée One-Tree Hill dans le Parc de Greenwich. [graphic] =

18.
[South front of Strawberry Hill] [art original].

Creator:
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809, artist
Published / Created:
[1769]
Call Number:
49 3485 (12) no. 2 Framed, shelved in LFS Bin 69
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Watercolor of the view of Horace Walpole's home, Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, with the Thames River and the lawns
Description:
Title devised by curator., Companion drawing to his: Strawberry Hill chiefly taken in the year 1769 by Mr. Sandby. Lewis Walpole call no.: 49 3485 (12) no. 1., Drawing that was later used as the basis of an engraving for A description of the villa of Horace Walpole (1784) entitled: South front of Strawberry Hill., and Paul Sandby (bap. 1731-1809), English artist and architect.
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England), England, and Twickenham.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Houses
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [South front of Strawberry Hill] [art original].

19.
Dr. Battys house at Twickenham as view'd from the opposite shore of the River Thames Vüe de la

Creator:
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690-1770, artist
Published / Created:
[not before 1764]
Call Number:
Topos M627 no. 12+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View looking across the river towards the grand house fronting the Thames; three horses pull a fishing boat in foreground, a tree to the left"--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state of the same composition
Alternative Title:
Doctor Battys house at Twickenham as viewed from the opposite shore of the River Thames and Vüe de la maison de Monsieur le Docteur Batty a Twickenham prise du rivage opposee de la Tamisè
Description:
Title from text below image., Artist attribution from original drawing in The Lewis Walpole Library., Date of publication based on the separation of John and Carington Bowles's names in imprint statement. See British Museum online catalogue., Reissue of a print originally published in 1749 by John Bowles. See British Museum online catalogue., "Publish'd according to act of Parliament"--Below image., No. 10, "Hon. George Shirley," on Edith McKeon Abbott's map: Horace Walpole's Twickenham 1747-1797, in v. 42 of the Yale Edition of Horace Walpole's Correspondence. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1980., No. 12, "Dr. William Battie," on Edith McKeon Abbott's map: Horace Walpole's Twickenham 1747-1797, in v. 42 of the Yale Edition of Horace Walpole's Correspondence. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1980., and Watermark: J. Whatman.
Publisher:
Printed for John Bowles, No. 13 in Cornhill & Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard
Subject (Geographic):
Twickenham (London, England), Thames River (England),, England, and Twickenham.
Subject (Name):
Batty, Robert, 1763?-1849
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Buildings, structures, etc, Houses, Estates, Rivers, Horses, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Dr. Battys house at Twickenham as view'd from the opposite shore of the River Thames Vüe de la maison de Monsieur le Docteur Batty a Twickenham prise du rivage opposee de la Tamisè. [graphic] =

20.
An exact view of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary bridge

Published / Created:
[approximately 1758]
Call Number:
758.00.00.34++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
A broadside on London Bridge and its partial destruction by fire on 11 April 1758, with an account on the history of bridges on the site and an engraving of the view of London and the River Thames, with the remains of London Bridge in the centre above; engraved title above and letterpress title and text in two columns below
Alternative Title:
Chronological and historical account from the first building a bridge across the River Thames from London to Southwark ...
Description:
Title from etched text above the design., Letterpress caption title below image and above the two columns of text: A chronological and historical account from the first building a bridge across the River Thames from London to Southwark, 'till the late conflagration of the temporary bridge, the 11th of April, 1758., Titled 'An exact View of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary Bridge, 11th of April, 1758: with an historical account of ditto, sold by W. Herbert' in the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc, London, 1829., "Price one shilling plain. Colour'd eighteen pence.", Plate mark: 22 x 35 cm., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of price statement from bottom edge., and Mounted to: 57 x 38 cm.
Publisher:
Sold by William Herbert, under the Piazzas, on the remains of London-Bridge
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England), England, London, London., and London (England)
Subject (Name):
London Bridge (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Bridges, Ruins, Ships, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An exact view of London Bridge since the conflagration of the late temporary bridge

21.
View of Mr. Hindley's, formerly Lord Radnor's, at Twickenham, with a prospect of Strawberry-hill

Creator:
Scott, Samuel, approximately 1710-1772, artist
Published / Created:
1758.
Call Number:
Folio 49 3575.6++ (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A view taken from the Thames River looking upstream towards Teddington includes a view of Radnor House on the right. A lady and gentleman walk along the path across the grounds leading to the waterfront and the ramp for boat launchings. On the left of the property along the river's edge is a Chinese summer house and in the distance is Horace Walpole's villa Strawberry Hill. A barge pulling a skiff approaches from the left in foreground
Alternative Title:
View of Mr. Hindley's, formerly Lord Radnor's, at Twickenham, with a prospect of Strawberry Hill
Description:
Title, artist name, and date from ms. note in Horace Walpole's hand on verso., Horace Walpole's note on verso: View of Mr Hindley's, formerly Lord Radnors' at, Twickenham, with a prospect of Strawberry-hill, by Mr Scott, 1758., and Also dated and signed in image, lower right: "1758 S. Scott 1758".
Subject (Geographic):
Twickenham (London, England) and Thames River (England)
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, Hindley, John Atherton, Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England), and Radnor House (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Buildings, structures, etc, Estates, Barges, and Summer houses
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > View of Mr. Hindley's, formerly Lord Radnor's, at Twickenham, with a prospect of Strawberry-hill [art original]

22.
View of Richmond Hill with some imaginary buildings [art original]

Creator:
Müntz, Jean-Henri, 1727-1798, artist
Published / Created:
[1758]
Call Number:
SH Views M92 no. 4+ Box 205
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view of the Thames River with Richmond Hill in the distance. In the right foreground, a row boat pulls away from shore with a rower and his female passenger. A party of two women and a man are left on shore; behind them a man and woman talk over the fence that separates a grove of trees from the shoreline. Further down the river a boat sails away from the viewer
Alternative Title:
View of Richmond Hill from Twickenham
Description:
Title written in ink below image in Horace Walpole's hand., Strasburg lily watermark., and On verso, in Thomas Kirgate's hand: "H. Walpole". Also with a pressmark[?]: E895.
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond upon Thames (London, England) and Thames River (England)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > View of Richmond Hill with some imaginary buildings [art original]

23.
A view of Richmond, taken near Twickenham Vüe de Richmond, du coste de Twickenham / [graphic] =

Creator:
Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
1753.
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 59. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Richmond with a large house on the bank to left, figures at the edge of the water in the foreground, rowing boats on the river to right, including a laden barge passing a narrow island, with houses on the ridge of the slope of the far bank opposite."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe de Richmond, du coste de Twickenham
Description:
Titles engraved below image, in English and French., Another state of this plate has "Collert delin. & sculp." for the statement of responsibility; see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1877,0609.1729., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of imprint and plate number from bottom edge. Missing text and numbering supplied from impression in the British Museum, registration no.: 1978,U.1749., "No. 30"--Lower right corner., Folded to 24.3 x 37.4 cm., and Leaf 59 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Sold by J. Boydell, engraver at the Unicorn, the corner of Queen Street in Cheapside, London
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond (London, England), Thames River (England),, England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Dwellings, Rowboats, and Barges
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Richmond, taken near Twickenham Vüe de Richmond, du coste de Twickenham / [graphic] =

24.
A perspective view of the Royal Garden of Somerset, next the river Vüe de Jarden Royal de Somerset

Creator:
Maurer, J. active 1713-1761, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, [1753]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 43. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the gardens fronting Somerset House, with the River Thames on the left, Westminster Abbey and Bridge in the distance on the left, and Somerset House and gardens on the right."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe de Jarden Royal de Somerset, du cote de la riviere
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Later state; remnants of burnished imprint visible at bottom of plate., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve perspective views of the principal churches, streets, and squares in the cities of London and Westminster", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, pages 87, no. 10., Plate numbered "12" in upper right corner., Watermark: 1817., Leaf 43 in an album of views of London and its vicinity., and Pencil annotation below plate line, in a later hand: Old Somerset House.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England),, Westminster Bridge (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Somerset House (London, England), and Westminster Abbey,
Subject (Topic):
Gardens, Rivers, Castles & palaces, Bridges, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of the Royal Garden of Somerset, next the river Vüe de Jarden Royal de Somerset, du cote de la riviere / [graphic] =

25.
A north view of Westminster Bridge Vüe du Pont de Westminster du cote du nord. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[1753]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 22. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Westminster Bridge from the centre of the Thames; a number of small boats in foreground; Westminster Abbey and Hall beyond bridge to the right."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe du Pont de Westminster du cote du nord
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication from description of 19th-century reissue by Francis West; see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0508.1462., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of the city of London and public buildings therein, accurately engraved from the originals taken on the spot", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 86, no. 8., Plate numbered "3" in upper right corner., and Leaf 22 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England),, Westminster Bridge (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Westminster Abbey, and Westminster Hall (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Bridges, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A north view of Westminster Bridge Vüe du Pont de Westminster du cote du nord. [graphic] =

26.
A view of Richmond, taken near Twickenham Vüe de Richmond, du coste de Twickenham / [graphic] =

Published / Created:
1753.
Call Number:
Topos Su962 no. 8+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Richmond with a large house on the bank to left, figures at the edge of the water in the foreground, rowing boats on the river to right, including a laden barge passing a narrow island, with houses on the ridge of the slope of the far bank opposite."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe de Richmond, du coste de Twickenham
Description:
Titles engraved below image, in English and French., Another state of this plate has "John Boydell delin. & sculp." for the statement of responsibility; see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1978,U.1749., "No. 30"--Lower right corner., and Watermark.
Publisher:
Sold by J. Boydell, engraver at the Unicorn, the corner of Queen Street in Cheapside, London
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond (London, England), Thames River (England),, England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Dwellings, Rowboats, and Barges
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Richmond, taken near Twickenham Vüe de Richmond, du coste de Twickenham / [graphic] =

27.
A view of Mortlake up the Thames Vüe du Mortlake sur la Tamise / [graphic] =

Creator:
Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
1753.
Call Number:
Topos M627 no. 6+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Vüe du Mortlake sur la Tamise
Description:
Title from text below image, in English and French. and "No. 25."--Lower right corner.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament & sold by Jno. Boydell Engraver at the Unicorn, the corner of Queen Street in Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):
Mortlake (London, England),, Thames River (England),, Middlesex (England), England, and Middlesex.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Mortlake up the Thames Vüe du Mortlake sur la Tamise / [graphic] =

28.
A view from Richmond Hill up the river Vüe du pais proche de la riviere prise de la Montagne de

Creator:
Grignion, Charles, 1721-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, 1752.
Call Number:
Topos Su962 no. 11+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Vüe du pais proche de la riviere prise de la Montagne de Richmond
Description:
Title from text below image. and Watermark.
Publisher:
Printed for and sold by Robt. Sayer at the Golden Buck, opposite Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, & Heny. Overton at the White Horse without Newgate
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond upon Thames (London, England) and Thames River (England),
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Sailboats, Carriages & coaches, Pedestrians, and Horseback riding
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view from Richmond Hill up the river Vüe du pais proche de la riviere prise de la Montagne de Richmond / [graphic] =

29.
A view of London taken off Lambeth Church Veüe de Londres dessinè de dessus l'Eglize de Lambeth

Creator:
Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
1752.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 48+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A bird's eye view of London with the river to the left and Lambeth Church and grounds in the foreground, St Paul's can be seen in the distance."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Veüe de Londres dessinè de dessus l'Eglize de Lambeth
Description:
Titles from text below image, in English and French., Sheet trimmed to plate mark on right and left edges., "Price 1 s."--Following imprint., "No. 24."--Lower right corner., The Lewis Walpole Library: From the Topographical Prints collection., and Numbered in ink in a contemporary hand in lower left corner of sheet: D-282.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Boydell engraver, at Unicorn the corner of Queen Street, Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England),, London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Rivers and Churches
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of London taken off Lambeth Church Veüe de Londres dessinè de dessus l'Eglize de Lambeth / [graphic] =

30.
A view of Hammersmith, looking down the Thames [graphic]

Creator:
Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
1752.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 37+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View on the Thames at Hammersmith; small boats and barges in foreground"--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state of the same composition
Description:
Title from text below image., Reissue of a print published in 1750 by J. Boydell. See British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1948,0315.12.143., "Price 1s."--Following imprint., and "No. 8"--Lower right corner.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Boydell at the Unicorn, the corner of Queen Street, Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):
Hammersmith (London, England),, Thames River (England),, England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Hammersmith, looking down the Thames [graphic]

31.
A view taken near Battersea Church, looking towards Chelsea [graphic]

Creator:
Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
1752.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 14+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View on the river at Battersea; the church on the right; in right foreground boats grouped around pier; Chelsea in distance on the left."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state of the same composition
Description:
Title from text below image., Reissue of a print published in 1750 by J. Boydell. See British Museum online catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., "Price 1 s."--Following imprint., "No. 6"--Lower right corner., and Window mounted to 34 x 54 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Boydell, engraver at the Unicorn, corner of Queen Street, Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):
Battersea (London, England),, Thames River (England),, London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Churches, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view taken near Battersea Church, looking towards Chelsea [graphic]

32.
A view of the Custom House with part of the Tower, taken from the River Thames, London Vü de la

Published / Created:
[1751]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 23. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View from the river of the Custom House, looking east towards the Tower of London; a large boat flying a flag with raised sails in foreground to right."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vü de la Douane anec une partie de la Tour de Londres prise de dessus la Tamise
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Probably a later state, with slight alteration to the plate numbering format. For a state with "No. 4" in upper right corner, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0710.4907., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of the city of London and public buildings therein, accurately engraved from the originals taken on the spot", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 86, no. 8., Plate numbered "4" in upper right corner., and Leaf 23 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Tower of London (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Customhouses, Rivers, Piers & wharves, Rowboats, and Sailing ships
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the Custom House with part of the Tower, taken from the River Thames, London Vü de la Douane anec une partie de la Tour de Londres prise de dessus la Tamise. [graphic] =

33.
A view of the south east prospect of London, from the Tower to London Bridge Vüe de Londres sur du

Published / Created:
[1751]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 21. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of London from the Thames, with London Bridge on the left and the Tower on the right; St Paul's beyond the bridge, boats in foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
View of the southeast prospect of London, from the Tower to London Bridge and Vüe de Londres sur du côte du sud-est depuis la Tour jusqu au Pont de Londres
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Probably a later state, with slight alteration to the plate numbering format. For a state with "No. 2" in upper right corner, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0710.4905., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of the city of London and public buildings therein, accurately engraved from the originals taken on the spot", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 86, no. 8., Plate numbered "2" in upper right corner., and Leaf 21 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England),, London Bridge (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Tower of London (London, England), and St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Monument, The (London, England), Cathedrals, Bridges, Monuments & memorials, Rivers, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the south east prospect of London, from the Tower to London Bridge Vüe de Londres sur du côte du sud-est depuis la Tour jusqu au Pont de Londres. [graphic] =

34.
A view of London Bridge taken near St. Olave's stairs [graphic]

Creator:
Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
1751.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 50+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of part of the east front of London Bridge; in foreground on right a large sailing boat enters the image"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., "Price 1 s."--Following imprint., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., "No. 13."--Lower right corner., and Window mounted to 35 x 48 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Boydell engraver at the Globe near Durham Yard in the Strand
Subject (Geographic):
London Bridge (London, England),, Thames River (England),, England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Bridges and Sailboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of London Bridge taken near St. Olave's stairs [graphic]

35.
A view from Richmond Hill up the River Thames [art original]

Creator:
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690-1770, artist
Published / Created:
[1751]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize) Box 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of the view from Richmond Hill, with the Thames in the distance surrounded by fields and rows of trees. Two boats are on the river; people and horses are visible in the fields. On the road in the foreground are several men on horseback, a strolling man and woman with a dog running behind them, a milkmaid accompanied by a boy, and a coach driving to the right. A vast sky is above
Description:
Title written in brown ink below image., Signed and dated by the artist below image, in lower left., and Formerly laid in at page 5 (formerly D) of Horace Walpole's extra-illustrated copy of his: A description of the villa of Mr. Horace Walpole. Strawberry Hill : Printed by Thomas Kirgate, 1784. See Hazen, A.T. Bibliography of the Strawberry Hill Press (1973 ed.), no. 30, copy 12.
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond upon Thames (London, England) and Thames River (England),
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Sailboats, Carriages & coaches, Pedestrians, and Horseback riding
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view from Richmond Hill up the River Thames [art original]

36.
The south east prospect of Westminster [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1750]
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Page 185. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Birds'-eye view down the River Thames, looking towards Westminster; Somerset House is seen on the right, with Westminster Abbey and Bridge in the mid-distance; many boats are on the water
Alternative Title:
Southeast prospect of Westminster
Description:
Title etched below image., "Engrav'd for the Universal Magazine, for J. Hinton in Newgate Street"--Above image., Date of publication from the Yale Center for British Art online catalog., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of text from upper margin. Missing text supplied from impression at the Yale Center for British Art, accession no.: B1998.14.676., Mounted to 26 x 32 cm., and Mounted on page 185 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
Publisher:
J. Hinton
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England),, and Westminster Bridge (London, England),
Subject (Name):
Westminster Abbey,
Subject (Topic):
Bridges, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The south east prospect of Westminster [graphic].

37.
[View of the Twickenham bank of the Thames] [art original].

Creator:
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690-1770, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1750]
Call Number:
Drawings H448 no. 1 Framed, shelved in LFS Bin 71
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view from Richmond of the Twickenham bank of the Thames, showing (left to right) Pope's villa, Lady Ferrers' summer house, Cross Deep, and Dr. Batty's house (later Poulett Lodge).
Alternative Title:
Pope's villa, Twickenham
Description:
Title and date assigned by curator., Unsigned; attributed to Augustin Heckel., and Previously attributed to Johann Heinrich Mü̈ntz (1727-1798) and inscribed on the wash line mount 'J H Muntz / Pope's Villa Twickenham'. Also on the mount in lower right corner is the ownership stamp 'Scipio' (Henry Scipio Reitlinger).
Subject (Geographic):
Twickenham (London, England) and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, Batty, Robert, 1763?-1849, and Ferrers, Selina Shirley, Countess, 1681-1762
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, structures, etc, Homes and haunts, Landscapes (Representations), Estates, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [View of the Twickenham bank of the Thames] [art original].

38.
A view up the Thames, between Richmond and Islesworth [graphic]

Creator:
Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1750]
Call Number:
Topos Su962 no. 13+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View on the Thames; stately homes line opposite bank of the river; people fishing or walking along riverside path in right foreground, behind them farmers stack hay; a barge, and smaller boats in river."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., "No. 1"--Lower right corner., and Watermark.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Boydell, Engraver at the Unicorn, the corner of Queen Street, Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England),, London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Houses, Rivers, and Barges
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view up the Thames, between Richmond and Islesworth [graphic]

39.
The south east prospect of Westminster from Somerset House to Westminster Bridge = Veüe de

Creator:
Bowles, Thomas, -1767, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, June 1, 1750.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 117+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View down the River Thames looking towards Westminster, with Somerset House on the right, Westminster Abbey and Bridge in mid-distance; many boats on the water, a pontoon in foreground to left"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Veüe de Westminster vers le sud est : depuis le Palais de Somerset au Pont Neuf
Description:
Titles from text below image, in English and French.
Publisher:
Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
Westminster Bridge (London, England), and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
Westminster Abbey, and Somerset House (London, England),
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The south east prospect of Westminster from Somerset House to Westminster Bridge = Veüe de Westminster vers le sud est : depuis le Palais de Somerset au Pont Neuf / [graphic]

40.
Lambeth the Archbishop of Canterbury's Palace Lambeth le Palais, de L'Archveque de Canterbury

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 29. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the palace from Millbank; St Paul's in the distance to the left, boats and figures in foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Lambeth le Palais, de L'Archveque de Canterbury
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Plate numbered "10" in upper right corner., Watermark: 1804., and Leaf 29 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England) and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
Lambeth Palace, and St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Castles & palaces, Official residences, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Lambeth the Archbishop of Canterbury's Palace Lambeth le Palais, de L'Archveque de Canterbury. [graphic] =

41.
The Royal Palace of Windsor Le Palais Royale de Windsor. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 19. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View of Windsor Castle from across the river Thames, with boats on the water and two swans to the left. Three men with fishing poles and two women are seen on the bank in the foreground; a tree stands on the right
Alternative Title:
Palais Royale de Windsor
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Imperfect; plate number erased from upper right corner of sheet. Missing number supplied from impression in the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession no.: 29635:13., Plate numbered "8" in upper right corner., Watermark: 1804., and Leaf 19 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Berkshire (England) and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
Windsor Castle,
Subject (Topic):
Castles & palaces, Official residences, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Royal Palace of Windsor Le Palais Royale de Windsor. [graphic] =

42.
A view of Richmond Hill from the Earl of Cholmondelly's Vue de la Montagne de Richmond de la maison

Creator:
Sparrow, James, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 10. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Thames at the centre with boats on the water, figures on the quay to the right, a mansion by the quay and the city in the back, Richmond Hill in the background."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
View of Richmond Hill from the Earl of Cholmondeley's and Vue de la Montagne de Richmond de la maison du Conte de Cholmondelly
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Imperfect; plate number erased from sheet and replaced with number "6" written in ink. Missing number supplied from impression in the British Museum, registration no.: 1872,1012.5399., Plate numbered "4" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 39 cm., and Leaf 10 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleetstreet
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Cholmondeley, George Cholmondeley, Earl of, 1703-1770
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Rivers, Dwellings, Piers & wharves, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Richmond Hill from the Earl of Cholmondelly's Vue de la Montagne de Richmond de la maison du Conte de Cholmondelly / [graphic] =

43.
A view of Chelsea Vüe du village de Chelsea. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 9. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the Thames with boats afloat, three figures conversing in the left foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe du village de Chelsea
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "8" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 39 cm., and Leaf 9 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Chelsea (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Chelsea Vüe du village de Chelsea. [graphic] =

44.
The north view of Battersea La veüe de Battersea au nord. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 8. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Battersea, looking across the River Thames; a church in centre of view flying a flag, the river busy with barges and other boats; figures on river bank including a man fishing, a tall tree to the right."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Veüe de Battersea au nord
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "7" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 38 cm., and Leaf 8 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Battersea (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Churches, Flags, Barges, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The north view of Battersea La veüe de Battersea au nord. [graphic] =

45.
A view of Fulham Bridge and Putney La veüe du Pont de Fulham regardant Putney. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 7. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View at the entrance to the bridge, looking across the river towards Putney; people passing in foreground including a man with a donkey, and a milkmaid with yoke and pails."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Veüe du Pont de Fulham regardant Putney
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "6" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 38 cm., and Leaf 7 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Putney (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Bridges, Pedestrians, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Fulham Bridge and Putney La veüe du Pont de Fulham regardant Putney. [graphic] =

46.
The north view of Row-Hampton La veüe de Row-Hampton au nord. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 6. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View with the river at the centre, boats on the water, a man rasing his sail in the left, figures walking on the path in the foreground, including a man on horseback and a man fishing by the river; the city in the background."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
North view of Roehampton and Veüe de Row-Hampton au nord
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "5" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 39 cm., and Leaf 6 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Roehampton (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Trails & paths, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The north view of Row-Hampton La veüe de Row-Hampton au nord. [graphic] =

47.
A view from Richmond Hill down the river Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en descendant

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 4. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the town from Richmond Hill, the Thames at the centre, a road in the right foreground with figures and a coach."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en descendant la Tamise
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "3" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 39 cm., and Leaf 4 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond upon Thames (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Roads, Carriages & coaches, and Dwellings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view from Richmond Hill down the river Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en descendant la Tamise. [graphic] =

48.
A view from Richmond Hill up the river Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en assendant la

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 3. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the Thames from Richmond Hill, with animals grazing in the foreground, a woman guiding a herd of cows towards the right, a coach and a covered cart going in opposite directions, and three figures talking at the centre."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en assendant la Tamise
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Probably after a painting by Jolly; statement of responsibility "Jolly pinxit" is present on another print of identical composition. Cf. British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0508.1436., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "2" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 38 cm., and Leaf 3 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond upon Thames (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Boats, Livestock, Carriages & coaches, and Dwellings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view from Richmond Hill up the river Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en assendant la Tamise. [graphic] =

49.
A perspective view of Twickenham Vüe du village de Twickenham. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 2. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Twickenham, looking over the River Thames; the houses on the opposite shore reflected in the water; a barge and rowing boat in foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe du village de Twickenham
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Probably after a design by Heckel; statement of responsibility "A. Heckel delint." is present on another print of identical composition. Cf. British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0508.1447., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "No. 3" in upper left corner and "1" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 38 cm., and Leaf 2 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Twickenham (London, England) and Thames River (England)
Subject (Topic):
Barges, Rowboats, Rivers, and Dwellings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of Twickenham Vüe du village de Twickenham. [graphic] =

50.
To Sr. Hugh Smithson, bart. this view of the city of London, taken through one of the centers of

Creator:
Parr, Richard, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, 1747.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 134++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A view of London through one of the arches of Westminster Bridge, with boats on the Thames and lumber yards on the right; St Paul's in the distance on the right, and the prominent steeples of other churches lettered with a number for identification"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
This view of the city of London, taken through one of the centers of the arches of the new bridge at Westminster ...
Description:
Title from dedication engraved below image., Key with the names of the churches numbered within image is etched on either side of dedication., and Watermark.
Publisher:
Printed for J. Brindley, Bookseller to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in New Bond Str
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Westminster Bridge (London, England),, and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Churches and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > To Sr. Hugh Smithson, bart. this view of the city of London, taken through one of the centers of the arches of the new bridge at Westminster and engrav'd from a painting of Canaletti, is most humbly dedicated by his most obliged humble servant, John Brindley [graphic]

51.
For Lambeth [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1747]
Call Number:
747.10.00.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on three bishops competing to become Archbishop of Canterbury in succession to William Wake."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., 'Price 6d.'--Lower right corner of plate., Temporary local subject terms: Buildings., and Watermark: countermark IV.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
Sherlock, Thomas, 1678-1761, Herring, Thomas, 1693-1757, Mawson, Matthias, 1683-1770, Hoadly, Benjamin, 1676-1761, and Lambeth Palace,
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, Bishops, Rowboats, and Rowing races
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > For Lambeth [graphic].

52.
Printed on the River Thames when, frozen over, in January, 1740

Published / Created:
[1740]
Call Number:
Portraits H127 no. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Description:
Title from item., Small printed souvenir from the Frost Fair, held on the River Thames when it froze over in January 1740., Mounted on brown paper below a portrait of Admiral Haddock., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Edward Short
Subject (Geographic):
England, London, Thames River., and Thames River (England)
Subject (Topic):
Fairs, Freezes (Meteorology), and Environmental conditions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Printed on the River Thames when, frozen over, in January, 1740

53.
View of the stairs at York Buildings in the Strand, with the water works & a distant prospect of

Published / Created:
[approximately 1740]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 61. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of a promenade lined with trees next to the River Thames, looking towards the York Buildings water-works and the tower of the old steam engine on the right, with the York Water Gate in front; on the left is the river with Westminster Bridge in the distance."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.1366., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark and mutilated in lower left corner, resulting in slight loss of title. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Mounted to 24 x 35 cm., and Leaf 61 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Strand, The (London, England),, Thames River (England),, Westminster Bridge (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
York-Buildings Company.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Hydraulic facilities, Bridges, Walkways, Stairways, Trees, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > View of the stairs at York Buildings in the Strand, with the water works & a distant prospect of Westminster Bridge, &c. [graphic].

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