The opening of London Bridge, 1831. Commemorative writing sheet showing the opening of Rennie's London Bridge by William IV and Queen Adelaide, 1831. Six images surround a pupil's calligraphy; a view of royal barges on the River Thames with crowds on the bank and St Paul's Cathedral behind, portraits of Queen Adelaide and William IV, the royal canopy on the bridge, the ascent of a hot-air balloon from the bridge, and London Bridge itself, below centre.
World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London
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