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Opening ceremony of the new London Bridge, 1831. Artist: Anon

Opening ceremony of the new London Bridge, 1831. Artist: Anon

1-619-549 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

Opening ceremony of the new London Bridge, 1831. Views of the opening of London Bridge in the presence of King William IV and Queen Adelaide. The upper view shows London Bridge decorated with flags and on both riverbanks crowds have gathered to watch the occasion; in the sky a hot air balloon passes overhead. On either side of the print are scenes depicting the movements of the King and Queen on the day.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. King William IV: English: King of Great Britain and Ireland
  2. Queen Adelaide: German, British: Queen Consort of King William IV
Medium
  1. Etching
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 Royal Events

People Royalty

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Locations & Buildings Bridges

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2228x2819
File Size : 18,401kb

Aliases

  1. 4387
  1. 0220004182
  1. 1-619-549
  1. 1619549
  1. 4387
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