Topography Of London Collection

Houses on the south side of Leadenhall Street, 1796. Copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5000654 Houses on the south side of Leadenhall Street, 1796. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

North-east view of the ruins of the Chapel and Granary of Leadenhall Chapel (Holy Trinity Chapel, Leadenhall Street)
FLO5000412 North-east view of the ruins of the Chapel and Granary of Leadenhall Chapel (Holy Trinity Chapel, Leadenhall Street)

Title page with calligraphy and heraldic shields. Handcoloured copperplate engraving Richard Sawyer from John Thomas
FLO5000245 Title page with calligraphy and heraldic shields. Handcoloured copperplate engraving Richard Sawyer from John Thomas Smith's Topography of London

Arch of London Bridge as it appeared in the Great Frost of 1814. Two watermen whose boat has crashed into a groin are
FLO5000499 Arch of London Bridge as it appeared in the Great Frost of 1814. Two watermen whose boat has crashed into a groin are pulled to safety by rope

East entrance to the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style
FLO5000493 East entrance to the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style. Copperplate engraving drawn

Parts of the north and east walls of the Convent of St. Clare or Minoresses, founded 1293
FLO5000334 Parts of the north and east walls of the Convent of St. Clare or Minoresses, founded 1293. After the fire of March 23, 1797. Walls of Caen stone and chalk, timber oak and chestnut

View of part of Duke Street, formerly Duck Lane, West Smithfield, 1807. Tudor timber houses of oak
FLO5000669 View of part of Duke Street, formerly Duck Lane, West Smithfield, 1807. Tudor timber houses of oak, chestnut and plaster. Man on a ladder lighting a gas lantern

North-east view of the back of the original altar of St. Bartholomew the Greater, built 1102
FLO5000254 North-east view of the back of the original altar of St. Bartholomew the Greater, built 1102. Door to carnel house at right

Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the south side of London Wall street, 1808
FLO5000677 Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the south side of London Wall street, 1808. Oak timber house with plaster foliage

A magnificent Tudor mansion lately standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792
FLO5000622 A magnificent Tudor mansion lately standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792. External specimen of the Armorial Style with carved oak decoration, 16th century, reign of Henry VIII

Old Stuart houses from the reign of King James I at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, 1795
FLO5000676 Old Stuart houses from the reign of King James I at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, 1795. External specimen of the Plain Gable Style. Demolished 1809

Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar's house, Bishopsgate Street, 1810
FLO5000640 Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar's house, Bishopsgate Street, 1810. Wood panel walls, stone chimney piece and plaster ceiling and cornices

Ancient parts of the Church of St. Dunstan in the East. Copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5000385 Ancient parts of the Church of St. Dunstan in the East. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

Parts of the south and west walls of the Convent of St. Clare or Minoresses, founded 1293
FLO5000362 Parts of the south and west walls of the Convent of St. Clare or Minoresses, founded 1293. After the fire of March 23, 1797. Walls of Caen stone and chalk, timber oak and chestnut

Part of the Vestibule of the Temple Church, built 1185. Decorated Norman style architecture with pointed arches
FLO5000323 Part of the Vestibule of the Temple Church, built 1185. Decorated Norman style architecture with pointed arches

Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on Winchester Street, London Wall, 1804
FLO5000723 Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on Winchester Street, London Wall, 1804. Characters on the right pavement include Professor of Languages Count John Theodora de Verdion with

South-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791
FLO5000610 South-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791. Formerly inhabited by Sir Richard Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham

South east view of the porch of an old Interregnum house known as General Monk's house in Hanover Court
FLO5000712 South east view of the porch of an old Interregnum house known as General Monk's house in Hanover Court, near Grub Street, 1809. Built circa 1650

North-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791
FLO5000607 North-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedon's Passage, Grub Street, 1791. Formerly inhabited by Sir Richard Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham. Rebuilt 1805

Fragment of London Wall with battlements built in 1477 during the reign of King Edward IV as it stood in the churchyard
FLO5000584 Fragment of London Wall with battlements built in 1477 during the reign of King Edward IV as it stood in the churchyard of St. Giles Cripplegate, 1793

Parts of the London Wall and Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital, built in 1675. Copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5000557 Parts of the London Wall and Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital, built in 1675. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

North view of the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style
FLO5000491 North view of the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

Interior of the ruins of Leadenhall Chapel (Holy Trinity Chapel, Leadenhall Street)
FLO5000393 Interior of the ruins of Leadenhall Chapel (Holy Trinity Chapel, Leadenhall Street). Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

West entrance to the vestibule of the Temple Church, built 1185. Decorated Norman style architecture
FLO5000280 West entrance to the vestibule of the Temple Church, built 1185. Decorated Norman style architecture. Copperplate engraving drawn

Old timber and plaster houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on the north side of Long Lane
FLO5000717 Old timber and plaster houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on the north side of Long Lane. Inhabited by soft wood turners

Upper apartment in a magnificent Tudor mansion standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792
FLO5000619 Upper apartment in a magnificent Tudor mansion standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792. Internal specimen of the Decorated Style with oak panels and plaster ceiling and cornices

Inside view of the Poultry Count, 1811, a London prison in Cheapside operated from medieval times to 1815
FLO5000591 Inside view of the Poultry Count, 1811, a London prison in Cheapside operated from medieval times to 1815. This particular building was built soon after the great Fire of London, 1666

Inside view of the Watch Tower discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1, 1792. Barbican or part of the old City wall of
FLO5000552 Inside view of the Watch Tower discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1, 1792. Barbican or part of the old City wall of 1276

South entrance of Duke's Palace, 1790. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his
FLO5000436 South entrance of Duke's Palace, 1790. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the west side of Little Moorfields, 1810
FLO5000695 Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the west side of Little Moorfields, 1810. Oak timber house with plaster foliage

Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front
FLO5000620 Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front and Projecting Stories of the reign of Edward VI. Demolished 1799

Part of the Vestibule of the Temple Church, built 1185. Decorated Norman style architecture with pointed arches
FLO5000310 Part of the Vestibule of the Temple Church, built 1185. Decorated Norman style architecture with pointed arches and heads

Southwest view of Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital and London Wall, 1814. In the 18th century
FLO5000567 Southwest view of Bethlem or Bedlam Hospital and London Wall, 1814. In the 18th century, visitors paid a penny at the Penny Gate to view the inmates

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London's topography is a fascinating mix of hills, valleys, and rivers that have shaped the city's development over centuries. From the rolling slopes of Hampstead Heath to the flat expanse of Wimbledon Common, each area has its own unique character and history. The River Thames winds its way through the heart of London, dividing the city into north and south with iconic bridges like Tower Bridge and Westminster Bridge connecting the two sides. The high points of Primrose Hill and Parliament Hill offer stunning panoramic views of the sprawling metropolis below, while hidden gems like Little Venice provide tranquil escapes from the hustle and bustle. Whether you're exploring on foot or admiring from above in a skyscraper, London's topography offers endless opportunities for discovery and wonder.