King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). Artist: George Vertue

King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). Artist: George Vertue

1-239-781 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). The charter gave Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse. Edward VI is surrounded by the Lord Mayor, Sir George Barnes and Aldermen of the City of London. Bridewell was erected c1522 by Henry VIII, to the west of Fleet River near Whitefriars


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Creator
  1. George Vertue, attributed to: British, English: Printmaker, antiquary, engraver, artist, draughtsman, author, writer, publisher
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  1. Anon: :
Subject
  1. King Edward VI: British; English: King
  2. George Barnes: British: Politician, Mayor of London

Medium
  1. Engraving

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4822x3617
File Size : 51,098kb


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  1. 21764
  1. 0220003132
  1. 1-239-781
  1. 1239781
  1. 21764
  1. 3132
  1. A3

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