Pye Corner, London, 1812. Artist: George Shepheard

Pye Corner, London, 1812. Artist: George Shepheard

1-238-117 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

The figure of the 'boy at Pie Corner' off Giltspur Street, London, 1812. The statue commemorates the Great Fire of London in 1666, which started in Pudding Lane and ended at Pie Corner, and was formerly believed to have been occasioned by the sin of gluttony.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. George Shepheard, attributed to: British: Artist, etcher, engraver, printmaker

Medium
  1. Watercolour

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Disasters

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3674x4756
File Size : 51,193kb


Aliases

  1. 5750
  1. 0220001250
  1. 1-238-117
  1. 1238117
  1. 1250
  1. 5750
  1. A3

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