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North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge, showing the Embankment in Course of Construction from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
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North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge, showing the Embankment in Course of Construction from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
1610425 North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge, showing the Embankment in Course of Construction from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge, showing the Embankment in Course of Construction from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 February 1865.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23407704
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This engraving, titled "North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge, showing the Embankment in Course of Construction from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge" provides a mesmerizing glimpse into 19th-century London. The image showcases the ambitious project of constructing the iconic Embankment along the river's edge. As we delve into this historical scene, our eyes are drawn to a bustling panorama that stretches from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge. Towering structures such as the Houses of Parliament and St Paul's Cathedral punctuate the skyline, reminding us of London's grandeur even during its transformation. The construction site itself is a hive of activity. Boats and tugboats navigate through the waterways while workers labor tirelessly on various stages of bridge construction. The intended Blackfriars Bridge stands incomplete but promises connectivity between both banks once finished. Notably, this print captures not only architectural marvels but also everyday life along the Thames. We catch glimpses of boats ferrying passengers and goods across its waters while a hotel and train station stand proudly on its shores. Through this enchanting engraving by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back in time to witness an era when progress was reshaping London's landscape. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and ambition as well as an ode to one city's ever-evolving identity.
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